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   Fairportfan2 said, about 3 years ago

   There’s no way to simulate being tossed out of the ring or whatever.

   And he doesn’t get a helmet or other protective gear.
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   wndrwrthg said, about 3 years ago

   Wow, looks like a SNAFU. The situation is really FUBAR.
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   lippone said, about 3 years ago

   wndrrthg, while I agree with the SNAFU, the FUBAR doesn’t fit this situation, they are coming to repair it. Now it does seem to fit Jeff’s situation.
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   Fairportfan2 said, about 3 years ago

   No - it fits Jeff.
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   John MacKay said, about 3 years ago

   aliwar es mechunga
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   SUSAN NEWMAN said, about 3 years ago

   It’ll be interesting to see their reactions when they learn the mechanics are women.
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   alfracto said, about 3 years ago

   An insane prediction:

   Jimmy Thudpucker is so traumatized by this crash and so overwhelmed by Mel’s skill at repairing the chopper that he starts writing real songs again and dedicates his first number one hit in years to her!

   Or is that just crazy?
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   babka said, about 3 years ago

   I like Thudpucker falling in love with Melissa. Makes sense.

   He seems like a good man, and a good man is hard to find.

   wait: is Thudpucker the wrestler? or have I got the name wrong?
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   Plods with Beer ( did I mention beer? ) said, about 3 years ago

   Thudpucker’s the ringtone king
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    WaitingMan said, about 3 years ago

    “Rasslin” may be scripted, but anyone who’s seen a TLC (tables, ladders, chairs) match has seen some seriously hard landings.
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    seed_drill said, about 3 years ago

    Yep. The outcomes may be scripted, but the body slamming is real. In fact, I’ve heard of wrestlers cutting themselves to add real blood to the displays.
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    jtpozenel said, about 3 years ago

    Watch the movie “Beyond the Mat” which is a documentary about professional wrestling and tell me that all those injuries are fake. These guys take a terrible beating for the appearance of realism.
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    Fer Lefer said, about 3 years ago

    …calculated risks…
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    Morgil Ravenswing said, about 3 years ago

    Are you KIDDING us, Joe? Tell you what. Why don’t you practice the first, basic move they teach in pro wrestling training. Stand up, cross your arms in front of your chest, and throw yourself back on your shoulderblades?

    How did that feel? Pleasant? Terrific. Now do that about twenty more times.

    And that’s what they put NEWBIES through.
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    Baslim the begger said, about 3 years ago

    I would imagine that Melissa & (maybe) Roz will be coming in the chopper that will take the USO folks on to their destination. No chance for interaction with Jeff, and little with Jimmy.

    I think the rassler’s comment about much worse was relative to the copter landing, not a NASCAR slam into a brick wall. But I didn’t get that he meant the body slams were worse. Thanks for the explanations.

    I couldn’t do that. Worst slam I had was sliding down a snow covered hill on a saucer. A kid jumped in front of me (deliberately) and I had to quickly change directions, which led me to be airborne (a few inches) and then slam down with the edge of the saucer in my back. Couldn’t get up for a while… can’t imagine doing some of the things the wrestlers do.
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