In the inagural “Sunday Debate,” we had a great discussion on the greatest wrestler of all-time.

Since there’s no wrestling pay-per-view today, it’s time for another “Sunday Debate.” As we move toward 2009, I figured that there’s no better time to discuss the year that was 2008. So that brings me to today’s debate question: which wrestler had the best 2008?

Much like the last debate on the greatest wrestler of all-time, I think you have to factor in a variety of things, including match quality and level of entertainment. Read on to see my pick, and to discuss your own. (more…)

I’ve kept my shilling for Ring of Honor to a minimum lately, but this I can’t resist. From ROHWrestling.com:

BLACK FRIDAY SALE- 35%-40% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER!!!

It’s that time of the year, and Ring of Honor is offering a tremendous savings to our loyal fans. You can now save 35%-40% off your order on all items listed on the website with no minimum purchase. This sale includes all DVD’s, tickets, books, apparel, & more. Besides ROH DVD’s you can also save money on Non-ROH items. You can save money with every order you place at www.rohwrestling.com. All orders under $100 save 35% off the order. Orders that are $100 and up save 40% off the order. This is the first time ever we’ve offered 40% off your order.

This is also a great chance to save money on tickets to all upcoming live ROH events.

To redeem your 35% Off Coupon for orders under $100 just follow these 2 simple steps:
1) Place an order for merchandise at www.rohwrestling.com
2) Enter the coupon code: friday35 into the box marked Discount/Promotional Code when you are going thru the checkout process. The system will automatically generate the discount.

To redeem your 40% Off Coupon for orders $100 and above just follow these 2 simple steps:
1) Place an order for merchandise at www.rohwrestling.com
2) Enter the coupon code: friday40 into the box marked Discount/Promotional Code when you are going thru the checkout process. The system will automatically generate the discount.

Offer ends on 11/29 at noon EST. Shipping costs are not discountable. Gift certificates and ROH DVD Subscription Packages are not included in the sale. Preorder items are not included in the sale. No adjustments to prior purchases. Offer valid only on new orders placed online at www.rohwrestling.com. Orders will only be discounted if you follow the steps listed above. Offer is good while supplies last.

If you’ve been thinking about checking out ROH, I suggest you order something before noon tomorrow, because that’s a pretty sweet deal!

There’s a lot going on in Ring of Honor right now, so I thought I’d hit you guys and gals up with a few tidbits.

If you’re a fan of ROH, you’re probably aware that Gabe Sapolsky has been officially let go as head booker for the promotion. According to PW Insider, he has been replaced by Adam Pearce, another great wrestling mind. Many of you might be familiar with him as he’s wrestled in both ROH and in other indy feds. Pearce also had a nice reign this year as NWA Champion, an joined Ian and I on the PWB Podcast Hotline earlier in the year.

I’m positive Adam Pearce will be a good replacement for Sapolsky, but one thing that PW Insider’s Mike Johnson said does have me a little concerned:

[ROH Owner Cary] Silkin made the call for a number of factors from a business side of things. There was a belief that the company needed a change and that having all the great wrestling in the world could only take them so far as they struggle to grow. While there was no denying what Sapolsky had done for the company, Silkin felt it was time for a new direction.

I’ve read lots of rumors that ROH is seeking a TV deal, so perhaps Silkin feels that the company is a bit too wrestling-heavy to go mainstream. Still, I think that’s the appeal of ROH–it’s set apart from TNA and the WWE by the quality of its matches and realistic nature of its storylines. Let’s hope ROH doesn’t change the formula too much.

In other news, Samoa Joe will be making a one-night-only return to an ROH ring at the PPV taping in Chicago Ridge on November 27. Joe’s match will not be shot for PPV–if you want to see it, you’ll have to get the DVD. Matches already annoucned for the PPV taping are huge: Nigel McGuinness will defend his ROH title against Bryan Danielson and Austin Aries will battle Jimmy Jacobs in an “I Quit” match. Personally, I can’t wait to see both of those matches. I’m really anticipating the “I Quit” match, as the Jacobs/Aries feud has been one of the best of the year.

If your reading this then you missed the live rant the podcast version will be uploaded sometime tomorrow.

It’s time again for everybody to come aboard the MARRRRCUSSSSSSSSSSSS train! That’s right, straight from the streets of Westchester, it’s MARCUS!

Before I get started, I wanted to give you chumps a thrill–if you’ve got any feedback for this here column, hit me up at my e-mail address: themarcuspwb@live.com. What, you thought The Marcus would give you his personal g-mail? Think again, fools! Anyways, like Teddy Long says, Holla Holla!

Now on to bidness. This week, I got to get at you fools on the topic of Evan Born. What’s with all the love for this cat? I just can’t figure it out.

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Episode number 144 of PWB’s Official Podcast is now online.

In this episode, I discuss the results of this week’s podcast poll on the new TNA Impact! Video game. I also tell you why you’re crazy if you think the HBK/Chris Jericho feud sucks, and give you my top 5 ladder matches. Finally, I check in for some listener feedback and give you my final word on TNA’s potential re-birth and the “respect” storyline.

Podcast Table of Contents:

• Intro and Plugs (1:00)
• Podcast Poll: Will you try the new TNA Impact! Video Game? (6:00)
• The Greatness of the HBK/Chris Jericho Feud (9:23)
• Top 5 Ladder Matches (12:07)
• Listener Feedback: GTA IV, Fantasy Matches, “Respect” storyline in TNA (20:53)
• The Final Word: TNA’s Re-Birth? (26:54)

Now we all know that Hogan/Austin would be huge, but it wont happen

Bret Hart/Hogan will never happen and Bret Hart/Angle will never happen

What is your dream match featuring current wrestlers?

Here is my dream list

-HBK/Taker -Hell in a Cell 2
-Edge/Christian
-Shelton/Kurt
-Sting/Taker
-HBK/The Rock - build up would be better than the match, heel HBK
-Austin/Orton
-John Cena/The Rock
-Austin/Taker, AT WRESTLEMANIA ONLY - Career vs streak

Taker can’t go for the World title and win it EVERY fucking year

He has had like 4 Wrestlemania main event title wins, enough already! I dont want to see him in a mania main event again, even though he is at his best