Crazy Fest Thoughts


-Congrats to Hiromu Takahashi for having the dubious distinction of being involved in the only pro-wrestling match I have ever seen that made me feel physically ill just from watching it.

-Hiromu has a thing for people who spit water, huh? Or just spit.

-Were the rain jackets provided to attendees or were they asked to bring them?

-I'm pretty sure at least one person involved in the planning of this event is part of a fetish community and their goal was to make sure all of their friends kinks were seen in some form during this show.

-I never thought I could hate mayonnaise more than I already do. I was so very, very wrong.

-The fan who took a bite of that bread... I'm not sure if Hiromu thought he was a real one or was horrified that someone actually did it. Probably both. Either way, said fan should probably see a doctor for a tetanus booster or something.

-I love that Honma's socks are the same color as his boots.   

-John Cena's in GLEAT?!

-The audience had to sign waivers to attend this, didn't they?

-That 1st women's match should be dedicated to anyone who has ever accidentally snapped a hairband on themselves.

-Oh, Hiromu on commentary! I kinda forgot what he sounds like when he isn't shouting excitedly.

- I <3 TLC matches.

-Does anyone have a sluttier entrance into the ring than El Desperado?

-I like Despy headbanging to his opponent's entrance music.

-That was some extra strong glass...

-I think Despy may periodically arrange to get his mask removed to remind people that he's hot underneath (and this started at BOSJ 27).

-The hair in braids is an... interesting choice though.

-Jesus, watching up in heaven: Barbed wire?! And I thought nails were bad!

-For my own peace of mind, I am choosing to believe that everyone involved in this show was required to have a psych eval and multiple therapy sessions to participate.

That certainly was a wild ride! Here's to 25 more years for Barb!

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