Saturday, January 28, 2012

2012 Royal Rumble Results! WWE '12 Edition!

Hey everyone,

Happy Royal Rumble Sunday to you all. Instead of sharing the latest happenings in my Universe today. I figured I wanted to actually simulate the 2012 WWE Royal Rumble PPV. I will give my thoughts on the PPV itself. Followed by what happened in my games simulation, then finally what I THINK will happen on the actual show. So lets see how close the game mimics reality, the Royal Rumble simulation starts...RIGHT NOW!

ROYAL RUMBLE:

John Cena vs. Kane
Thoughts: I'm sorry, I just don't care about this match at all! Between John Cena's horrible acting and Kane's long winded promos that take ten minutes to get across what could be said in five...Its just getting tiresome. I wish they would wrap up their program on the show tonight...But I doubt it!

What WWE '12 says will happen: Kane dominates early. Hits the chokeslam and Super Cena kicks out at 2. Cena fires back hitting the 5 knuckle shuffle off the top rope followed by the attitude adjustment. Kane kicks out at 2 as well. Cena hits his comeback but Kane quickly counters with another chokeslam picking up the victory of John Cena.

What I think will happen: I think John Cena finally "embraces the hate" tonight hate and goes off on Kane. So much so in fact that the referee ends up disqualifying him. So in retrospect I agree with the game that Kane will win, we just see the outcome of the match differently. Who will be right? We shall see tonight!

Daniel Bryan vs. Mark Henry vs. Big Show in a Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Thoughts: I have very much enjoyed the evolution of Daniel Bryan the past month from face underdog to weasily cocky heel. I think all three men have done a fantastic job and hope they put on a great match tonight. My fear is though with Mark Henry's injuries...this match might not end up being as good as it should be.

What WWE '12 says will happen: Mark Henry is busy beating down Daniel Bryan as Big Show actually CLIMBS OVER THE TOP and escapes the cage becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion! Hahahaha!

What I think will happen: I think Daniel Bryan will some how escape the cage by the skin of his teeth to remain champion. So I disagree with WWE '12 on their result here.

CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship
Thoughts: The fact that Ziggler hasn't gotten really one clean win over Punk in the past month doesn't really have me questioning the outcome of this match at all. Although I think if given time could be a very early candidate for match of the year. Only time will tell.

What WWE '12 says will happen: Punk absolutely dominates from start to finish in what made for a very boring match. Punk wins with the GTS. And after that performance, WWE may be sending Mr. Ziggles back to Superstars...Geez!

What I think will happen: Johnny Ace will obviously have to play this match down the middle since Triple H is coming to town on Monday. Punk wins clean in a great match, simple as that.


The Royal Rumble Match:
Thoughts: Not nearly enough hype for this match this year for my liking. The Rumble is probably my favorite match every year. So to see it not get the respect it deserves this year is pretty annoying...Still, I think it should be a pretty damn entertaining match. We shall see!

Order of entry-
1.) Randy Orton
2.) Santino Marella
3.) Christian
4.) Brock Lesnar
5.) John Cena
6.) Heath Slater
7.) Ezekiel Jackson
8.) Goldust
9.) Drew McIntyre
10.) CM Punk
11.) Mason Ryan
12.) Booker T
13.) Daniel Bryan
14.) Dolph Ziggler
15.) David Otunga
16.) Cody Rhodes
17.) Vader
18.) Alberto Del Rio
19.) Chris Jericho
20.) Yoshi Tatsu
21.) Wade Barrett
22.) Michael McGillicutty
23.) Sheamus
24.) R-Truth
25.) Kofi Kingston
26.) The Miz
27.) Justin Gabriel
28.) Kane
29.) Big Show
30.) Alex Riley

What WWE '12 says will happen: Randy Orton was the iron man of the match lasting through the first 15 entrants. So the game says Orton will have a GREAT showing in his hometown! In the end, it came down to Big Show and Alex Riley as I facepalmed and sighed. According to this Royal Rumble simulation, not only does Big Show win the World Championship but he wins the Rumble as well...LAME!!!!!!!

What I think will happen: Chris Jericho wins the Royal Rumble and will go on to face CM Punk at WrestleMania! Woooooooooooo! :D

Thanks for reading my Royal Rumble simulation blog. Hope you all enjoy the PPV tonight. And if you're reading this after the PPV has aired. I hope you enjoyed it!

These have been the words of the Show!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Legends DLC and What I Want In the Title Patch...

Hey everyone,

Its the last NFL Sunday until the Super Bowl and I'm sitting here watching the championship games while I write this. So this should be interesting! Haha!

A lot of speculation going around the web right now regarding on when we will see the WWE '12 Legends DLC and the Title Patch update which is supposed to fix a lot of bugs within the game.

We all know its coming this month, but is it this Tuesday (the 24th)? Or next (the 31st)? At this point with no information revealed about what is in the patch I have to say that we will see this all drop into our laps on the 31st of January. Am I happy about it? No, not really. I would have loved to have all this stuff weeks ago. But things happen and hopefully it will all be worth the wait.

We have an EXCELLENT DLC pack including "The Animal" Batista, Mick Foley, and "The Macho Man" Randy Savage! No to mention free DLC of "The Funkasaurus" Brodus Clay. While he will come packaged as his previous gimmick its an easy fix really...

- Superstar thread his gear to red.
- Change his theme to "Somebody Call My Momma" (Already on my 360 HDD)
- Change his entrance to something more appropriate (Some are saying use Val Venis, we shall see when the time comes to go through them all.)

And bam you will have the man from Planet Funk in your game!

But besides the awesome upcoming DLC we have the much talked about and debated patch. And everyone all over the WWE Games community is debating on what its going to include. A lot of people including myself were disappointed in the patch for SVR 2011 because in all honesty, it really didn't do a whole lot to help improve the game. Here's my wish list of what I hope to see in the title patch update coming out later this month...

- A fix to Community Creations
While the matches I've played online in WWE '12 have been the best since SVR 2009. I can't help but feel the lack of stability on the Community Creations end has left a sour taste inside my mouth and many others in the WWE Games Community. This is my most important patch fix. I just want to be able to search CC without being booted constantly and not being able to search for the things I want to find.

- A better skin color system system in Create A Superstar/Diva
I know this is probably a pipe dream. But I hate the lack of colors you can choose from for the skin colors in WWE '12. They introduced this skin color system in SVR 2011. I hated it then, and I still hate it now. I would love to see it get removed and go back to the old way. I know its a long shot, but I would LOVE to see it happen!

- Transparency added back to Create A Superstar/Diva the way it used to be
Another thing that was introduced in SVR 2011 has really yet to be properly fixed. I really don't know how they could add two so horrible things to CAS in 2011 and allow them to remain for 2012 but it happened. Hopefully this gets a fix as well. I'm pretty sure people in the CAS community would love to get these issues fixed. But we probably won't see it until WWE '13

- Fixing the Create A Superstar/Diva brand only problem in Universe mode
While this isn't a HUGE deal to me, I can completely understand why its a game breaker to some. If I wanted to make an all created character brand and remove the in-game ones. I should be able to, and since it was said prior to the release of the game that you could...I would like to see THQ come through and fix this for Universe lovers everywhere.

Those are really my main things I'd love to see fixed in this patch. While there are many more minor gripes and complaints I'd love to see addressed I don't want to expect the world from this patch. I'd rather have low expectations and be pleasantly surprised then over hype myself for it, only to end up disappointed.

Speaking of ending up disappointed, the big elephant in the room over the past couple of weeks has been the free "Make Good" DLC coming from THQ for WWE '12 later this month. We all already know its not Chris Jericho, which I think would have been everyone's first choice. I just think people need to keep low expectations here as well. People are hyping this SO much, and I think its pretty much impossible for everyone to be satisfied by the end result.

Personally for me, I'm just happy we are getting something extra for free. THQ surely didn't have to do that, but they are...And I thank them for it!

We will see where the patch and what not goes this month. And you can be sure once the patch details are officially announced, I'll be right here to talk about it!

Thanks for reading and enjoy your weekend!

These have been the words of the Show!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

My Universe gets...EXTREME!!!

Extreme Rules is finally here in my Universe and a lot of titles are on the line. Its going to be very interesting to see everything that goes down here tonight in my Universe PPV!

Zack Ryder vs. John Morrison vs. Christian in a Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Thoughts: Long Island Iced Z has an uphill battle here with this triple threat match. But here's hoping everyone's favorite broski can pull out the win here! As the match was a pinfalls count anywhere match it wasn't too difficult for the Woo Woo Woo Kid to retain his championship. A Rough Ryder on Christian outside of the ring was enough to keep the Intercontinental Championship! You know it!

The Legion of Doom vs. Pain Inc. (Vader and Mark Henry)
Thoughts: Oh this should be INTENSE! I can't wait to see what happens here. Since I'm not a big fan of the tag matches I'm gonna let the CPU handle this match up while I watch. Very fun match to watch with tons of false finishes thanks to partner interference. At the end of the day Mark Henry nails Animal with the World's Strongest Slam while Vader takes care of Hawk to crown NEW Tag Team Champions. Johnny Ace can't be pleased...lol

AJ Styles vs. Booker T in an Extreme Rules Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Thoughts: I guess this match was booked after the situation between the two on Nitro? I really don't follow or understand really why this match is going down but ok. Should be a good match regardless, as long as Kane doesn't interfere again. Afer a hard fought match with no interference but tons of weapons use, AJ Styles retains his championship with the Styles Clash. Good stuff!

Bobbi Jackson vs. Dominique Frost for the Divas Championship
Thoughts: The last time these two met in the ring, the title wasn't on the line and Bobbi got destroyed. Can she put up a better fight tonight to keep her championship? While Bobbi fought hard and the match was much closer than the last time they locked horns. The Ice Pick finisher of Dominique Frost proved to be too much for Bobbi and we have a new Divas Champion.

Post Match Note: I've had a few people ask about the created Divas since my blog started. Everyone that has been featured so far has either been created by myself or my friend Mikko. They are all available on Xbox 360 Community Creations under the name of the Diva in the blog. Hope that answers your questions!

Wade Barrett vs. John Cena for the United States Championship
Thoughts: Um...? I don't get this one at all. First off, they are both heel. So them fighting makes no sense to me. Also, why is Cena going for the US title? Just kinda silly to me. Oh well, the Barrett Barage will tear right through Cena like a hot knife through butter. Lets go Wade! And just to make a point, Barrett wins by hitting Waste Land on John Cena FOUR TIMES! After the first one I decided to let him up at 2 and wanted to keep on beating on him. Even though he's a heel...Cena still sucks! Haha!

CM Punk vs. Triple H in an Extreme Rules Match for the WWE Championship
Thoughts: This should be EPIC! And that would be a great work to describe this bloody match. When the match kicked off Punk accidentally clotheslined the referee and I thought we were about to see interference but nothing happened. Thanks to the Extreme Rules PPV I was able to get the "Berserker" Achievement! Most of which occurred in this crazy match. Both men bleeding like crazy when it was all said and done. Punk makes the Game tap out to the Anaconda Vice! He truly is the best in the world! After the match the referee checks on a bloody Triple H face down in the ring not moving. Things don't look good for him...

Post Show:
It was confirmed in the news section that Triple H is out with a serious injury. I'm sure his tag partner Shawn Michaels will be none too pleased about this news going forward. I wonder if he will come after the champion on Raw?

Thanks for reading, feels good to be blogging again and playing some WWE '12 after my move. I may do another blog this weekend talking about the upcoming DLC and patch but I haven't decided yet. If nothing else, tune back next week for more of my WWE Universe as we officially hop on the road to Over the Limit!

These have been the words of the Show!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

The Road to Extreme Rules Comes With Some Frustration...

Another week in Universe as Extreme Rules draws near. As I love the current WWE direction on TV and nothing came from the proposed stable on Nitro two weeks ago. I have made a stable of CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and Zack Ryder and have called them "Best in the World" lets see if the game will choose to acknowledge this at all on TV...

RAW:

- CM Punk vs. Edge, Christian, and The Miz
Thoughts: Oh yea, because THIS is fair? Honestly I would change the match but since its "remarkable" it will never leave me alone until I finish it, lets get this over with! VERY annoyed at the game. Universe was insisting on having Edge walk out on Christian and breaking up their tag team. Um no, not on my watch. Hit rematch, grabbed a chair as Christian and clobbered Punk with it. Punk wins, no break up...bite me Universe logic!

Post Match Thoughts: Oh for crying out loud the game broke them up anyways! BS! I went in and put them back together. So annoying...

- Dominique Frost vs. Maryse for the #1 Contendership of the Divas title
Thoughts: As much as I love Maryse its time to push her down the card for the created girls. Although I do have some awesome plans for Kharma in the future on my Universe, but that's another time and another place. For now its time to give Maryse a beat down. Dominique destroys Maryse in a matter of minutes to claim the number one contendership to Bobbi's championship. Will Bobbi's title reign be in jeopardy come Extreme Rules?

- Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar
Thoughts: The D-X and Lesnar feud continues. As Lesnar beats down Triple H, HBK runs out to interfere but Brock overcomes just like he did against HBK the week before and wins with the F-5!

- Diamond Dallas Page vs. Mr. Showtime w/ Victoria Valentine
Thoughts: And we continue the feud that makes no sense as the Showtime and DDP feud continues. This week Victoria accompanies Showtime to ringside again, like she did two weeks prior. Lets see what this week is all about...Before the match can get under way, Styx comes out to ringside and her and Victoria get into a catfight at ringside. Hahahaha wow! The ref, DDP, and Showtime are all distracted by this as the match officially begins. Both girls end up being ejected from ringside as the match is strictly one on one. Showtime picks up the win with the Pedigree. After the match, Victoria and Styx are on the ramp as Showtime goes up it, they both raise Showtimes arms in victory? LMAO wow...You've gotta be kidding me! /
Post Thoughts: Well, Victoria has officially turned face, wow. What an odd yet hilarious storyline...

CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS:

The Ultimate Warrior vs. Justin Gabriel
Thoughts: FINALLY WARRIORS HE HAS RETURNED! I just downloaded the amazing Ultimate Warrior from CC and when I put him in my Universe. The game bumped Robert Roode and put Warrior in the spot instead. One Warrior Nation approves this decision, Warrior wins with ease with a MIGHTY gorilla press slam!!! *snarls*

Trish Stratus vs. Denise
Thoughts: Before this match can really get going, a debuting Bianca Da Silva interferes laying out both girls. Making her presence felt in the new company which she just joined. Evil rich platinum blonde heel about to shake things up around here.

Rob Van Dam vs. Ted DiBiase and Wade Barrett
Thoughts: Before the match can get underway, RVD comes out on the entrance ramp apparently injured as if he was jumped backstage or something earlier in the show? It would be nice to know WHY he is hurt? But Jeff Hardy comes out and offers to take his place. So its now Jeff Hardy against the dangerous duo in a handicap match. After a long fought battle the Charismatic Enigma picks up the win with a twist of fate on DiBiase.

After the match Ted DiBiase FLIPS OUT and starts tearing apart the commentators table. Cole starts mouthing off and Ted DECKS him! I'm popping huge! My favorite cut scene in Universe so far. Shouldn't that make him a face? LOL! I might book Ted vs Cole on Clash next week...we shall see...

NITRO:

John Cena and a Mystery Partner vs. R-Truth and Eddie Guerrero
Thoughts: Greeeeat even though Eddie was injured last week he's been booked back this week thanks to "Remarkable Moments" you know, I liked the whole concept of it at first since it was a guaranteed cut scene but now that you can't skip them and they come back week after week and force injured stars into matches, I'm starting to hate them. John Cena's mystery partner...Mark Henry! All I can say is...lol A pretty fun opener that could've gone either way. A bloody Cena was able to get the pinfall victory against R-Truth with an Attitude Adjustment. After the match Henry and Cena layout Eddie and Truth with steel chairs. I think Cena might have to join Pain Inc. soon at this rate. lol

Felicia Fury vs. Jasmine #1 Contendership for the Womens Championship
Thoughts: Two #1 Contender Women's matches on TV this week? Someones gonna get short changed at Extreme Rules...I hate when they pull this crap! Great back and forth match which started to turn the tide for Felicia. When Felicia hit the torture rack though Jessica Jackson rushes to ringside to distract the referee to keep her from tapping out. Next thing you know Styx runs out to start brawling with Jessica! Diva mayhem on Nitro!!! But after all the chaos calms down, another torture rack ensures Felicia Fury is the new #1 contender. Katrina...Look out!

The Rock vs. William Regal
Thoughts: Yes, because apparently Rock's feud with John Cena is no longer important, lets book this instead? *facepalms* Its almost as if the CPU logic of this game chooses to book the Friday show like crap. During the match Cena came out and tried to get involved but the Rock still prevailed picking up the victory with a Rock Bottom, GOOD! The feud DOES continue!!!

AJ Styles vs. Booker T
Thoughts: This should have been a great main event on Nitro, but on Booker T's way to the ring Kane comes out and brutally attacks him from behind. Injuring him, thus making this match not nearly as fun as it could have been. Booker T put up a hell of a fight but just couldn't overcome the attack from Kane and was defeated by a Styles Clash to end Nitro.

Overall an enjoyable week of Universe, although I'm starting to feel like I'm enjoying playing Raw a lot more than Nitro. Gotta figure out a way to change that going forward. Wonder what I can do...

On a more positive note, In the next blog my Universe arrives at Extreme Rules! Should be awesome! Till next time folks!

These have been the words of the Show!