NXT:
Eric Bischoff [crashing the set]: Dynamite was taped today, TAPED, while NXT is live!
Booker T: Awwwww yeah, you believe this Vic?
Vic Joseph: Lexis King coming down to the ring
Jericho hasn’t interviewed a wrestler on TIJ in forever, but he had David Finlay on today for a good interview. Best parts was when he called Butlin’s wrestling “Disney on crack” and the time his mom insisted he tell the other kids at school Hornswoggle was his legit brother.
All Star Extravaganza VIII was 10 years ago yesterday. The card reads like a backdoor pilot for AEW given how many wrestlers went on to at least make an appearance if not be on the roster. Main event was great, even if you’re burnt out on ladder matches (and who isn’t?).
Real strong Sad Last Days vibes for the Midnight Express as they lose to Robert Gibson and Tommy Rich at Halloween Havoc when the Southern Boys come out dressed like Jim Cornette
Stan Hansen nukes Lex Luger with a lariat to win the US title. Luger had the belt for 17 months (!) before losing it, and would win it back at Starrcade less than 2 months later.