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I'm almost at 10k AO3 hits, come ask me about the stuff I've written (or even about my WIPs...)

#please #reservoir dogs #pulp fiction #supernatural #buzzfeed unsolved #fanfic #writers #writing #ao3

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Do you need more boops? wanna max out received boops? reblog this and i will flood you with at very least 30 boops! guaranteed

#boop

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You know what? I might just work on that SPN haunted duplex AU after this ResDogs fic.

#suppose it's only appropriate to post this to my SPN-centric blog as well #fanfic #writing #writers #spn #wip

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To the people that follow this blog still for SPN content, hi.

It'll be hilarious to see how many people find out that there's a healthy fandom for the 1992 film Reservoir Dogs through this reblog.

Master List of My Fanfics

Reservoir Dogs Fics:

Dimples (Rated M)

After the robbery and the shootout at the warehouse, only three people survived. Pink and Larry are sitting in jail, awaiting trial, and Freddy looks for any way to balance out the scales of his fuckup.

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Newly Minted Orphan (Rated E)

Lightly inspired by House on Haunted Hill. With the passing of Joe Cabot, his son and heir Eddie decides to honor his memory with a game. Several strangers gather at one of Cabot’s properties, and compete to see who can stay the longest, winning the house and a cash prize. Of course, Eddie’s here for more than just a game and generosity…

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Bad Karma (Rated M)

The jewelry heist goes badly, and everyone ends up in jail, all except Mr. Orange, who’s MIA. A trusted hand is brought in, to see if Orange is a dope dealer on the run, or an undercover cop. Larry’s up for the challenge.

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The Snitch and the Rat (Rated E)

Part One: Left behind in the aftermath of Vega’s activities, Larry’s hauled in for questioning, and is given a unique opportunity; save lives by informing on Vic Vega, and have the pleasure of seeing him get thrown in jail. But, the LAPD won’t let him go at it, alone. They send in an undercover agent, one that Larry won’t know about until they’re both in the field.

Part Two: Day of the theft and everything seems to be going great. One unlucky shot, however, and Freddy’s world is turned upside-down. As he thinks back on what led him up to this point, Freddy must summon the strength to go as far as needed, and not lose himself in the process.

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Glory Days (Rated E)

Retired crook Larry Dimmick yearns for the good ol’ days, wants to recapture some of the magic from his youth. He decides to scratch the itch by doing a little thieving; swiping the wallet of the cute guy down by the store. Things take a turn, and Larry finds himself flirting with his mark. What could go wrong?

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Birds in the Spider's Nest (Rated E)

The crew need a place to hide out after the jewelry heist. Like everything else, Joe’s got that taken care of. A cabin upstate is the place, but the owner, Freddy, has decided to drop by…

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Ashtray (Rated M)

One Winter in Milwaukee, Officer Freddy Newandyke is on his way home when he’s told to make one more stop. Things quickly take a turn, and, as a snowstorm blankets the roads, Freddy must rely on an unlikely ally to survive.

#please tell me if that's the case for you #reservoir dogs #fanfic #ao3 #writers #writing #masterlist #freddy/larry #orange/white #creamsicle

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Okay

I'm gonna be nice and give a warning

Because my previous checklist to 'block the bot' was

Is it untagged p0rn

is it blatantly several different peoples' work being stolen and distributed for free

Does it include a link meant to take you to a very obvious virus, etc.

Because I never want to block someone on accident, I'd feel terrible.

So, what am I seeing now that's raising suspicions?

Brand new blogs with no posts/reblogs/likes whatsoever

Seemingly autogenerated blog name, but it still remains 'untitled'

Profile pics are of young women, and the pics look like they've been ripped off of someone's insta

So

To my new followers

Post something. Anything. Like this post, any of my previous posts. Title your goddamn blogs, even if it's just what tumblr gave you.

Because on 9/3, I'm gonna start blocking based on this new checklist.

#It's gonna be so funny when I gain another couple of followers before the day's out #the great tumblr bot purge 2k23 #this fucking hellsite #I'm aware of a recent twitter/reddit migration #that's why I'm giving the heads up #tumblr #bots

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For anyone interested

And yes, I know I've been away from my main blog for a few years,

I'm over at my not-so-new side blog, @reservoirreputation

If you're wondering, 'Well, what do you post over there?':

You know that one SPN episode in S12 that's a Tarantino tribute, one of the most overt Destiel episodes ever? Well, the source material for it, Reservoir Dogs, is even gayer. I post/reblog about the movie, other media, my fics, and it's pretty much become my main blog.

If you'd like to get/keep in touch, I'm very active over there.

OK, bye!

#blog update #I guess #reservoir dogs #if you like reading fix-it AUs I've got you covered

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The CW Boycott: Next Steps Now

So like, we did it. We kicked the CW into the dirt. Great work everyone.

For those that didn't understand the strategy of it at the time: TLDR, CW is barely a thing, it was more a content delivery vessel for the parent companies to profit by proxy. But, in cutting off all their content, including post-market like digitals or reruns on other stations, the entire reason it existed fell in, so WB and CBS had to sell off a sizeable portion, and that's how we hurt them, by making their investment into CW fall into a money hole that didn't pay back.

OK! Understand the basics and why they're selling? Great. But you'll notice it's not an entire sale. They're keeping minority ownership. This means their content can/will still show up on the CW.

So does that mean just keep it turned off??

NO.

Starvation phase has reached the peak of its value. Now, this new buyer is going to be protecting profit margins for themselves as the primary owners.

What does that mean?

It means now is the time to start preparing to express targeted demand, preferably starting in the Fall 2022 season.

What is targeted demand?

Notice how AA is finally getting attention, representation panels, a spinoff, etc? That's because it's demo (target age bracket) is shattering every other show on the network, holding the line while other aged properties or big DC properties struggle. Because it was a different demographic (african american teenagers, mostly) less impacted by the events on the white run shows that dominated the network.

Other shows, for example, have their renewals being held back while the new CW makes its decisions, heavily handled by Nexstar, who has major interest in maintaining the relevance of their live stations they own across the country.

The better their shows start performing in live, the More Stuff Like That Nexstar will want to put on air. Targeted support of AA = more stuff for black teenagers. Targeted support of queer content = -- you get me.

Abandoning it right now would be the epitome of shooting yourselves in the foot after all that hard work.

Doing so almost guarantees that CW does in fact warp into that theoretic "homey heartland" channel for seniors while everything else washes out from being starved, which is no longer actually teaching the WB or CBS any major lessons, because they won't be taking major losses on it. But Nexstar WILL push for where they have client, and if all they have left is a 70+ live audience on their classic TVs, they're gonna tip the channel that way.

So while you're free to continue to punish WB and CBS' aftermarket on products, such as streaming,

Now is the time for ALL US WATCHERS TO MAKE A LIST OF SHOWS TO GIVE TARGETED SUPPORT FOR FALL 2022. SPREAD THIS SHIT. REBLOG IT LIKE THE OP I MADE. START DISCUSSING WHAT YOU WANT TO ADD TO THE LIST.

I HIGHLY suggest starting with All American. Personally, I also suggest The Winchesters too, unless WB does throttle it past Jensen's power, then boom, cut it back off again. You can't cut off what you aren't giving them. You can't tell them what they're doing right or wrong if you just stay flounced. I don't have another member of this list that I'm deeply invested in, but I imagine Naomi and Kung Fu would be good diverse investments as well.

It's the attention economy. So now it's time to Pay Attention again. And then stop if they start screwing up.

#boycott

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We were here.

Thank you for the last year of Unus Annus, @markiplier​ and @crankgameplays​. It was 365 days filled with unexpected moments. The chaos in Boku no Hero Academia continues, while The Mandalorian has set its course to rendezvous with some familiar characters from the Star Wars universe. And lest we forget, the final episode of Supernatural will air this week—who’s ready? This is Tumblr’s Week in Review.

Destiel | Dean Winchester & Castiel, Supernatural

Unus Annus

Supernatural

Markiplier

CrankGameplays

The Mandalorian

Castiel | Supernatural

Dean Winchester | Supernatural

Boku no Hero Academia

Artists on Tumblr

Critical Role

Genshin Impact

The Minecraft YouTuber Fandom

RWBY

Star Wars

BTS

The 2020 US Presidential Election

Dabi | Boku no Hero Academia

The Magnus Archives

Formula 1

#MY BOYS #MY MULTIPLE INTERESTS #trending over the election #welp #SPN #Dean #Cas #Destiel #markiplier #crankgameplays #Mark #Ethan #Unus Annus #final days my friends #see ya Thursday

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Everything happens so much.

Wow, what can we even say about last week? Supernatural is coming to an end, but not before dropping a few surprises. Some big stuff happened in the latest chapter of Boku no Hero Academia as well. There were unconfirmed rumors that Sherlock will return for a fifth season and that Russian President Vladimir Putin will resign. And, oh yeah, the US Presidential elections took place and after several days of vote counting, it was announced that Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States. This is Tumblr’s Week in Review.

Destiel | Dean Winchester & Castiel, Supernatural

Supernatural

The 2020 US Presidential Election

Vladimir Putin

Joe Biden

Donald Trump

Castiel | Supernatural

Boku no Hero Academia

Dabi | Boku no Hero Academia

Dean Winchester | Supernatural

Georgia

Critical Role

The Mandalorian

Sherlock

Black Lives Matter

Nevada

Artists on Tumblr

BTS

The Minecraft YouTuber Fandom

RWBY

#SPN #Dean #Cas #Destiel #Just wait till two weeks from now #it'll be a complete supernatural takeover

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Destiel is CANON and I’m back on my bullshit. Have some angst.

#SPN #S15 #15X18 #spoilers #Dean #Cas #Destiel #poetry #thatsnotwhoifuckingam #fanfic #I think? #Despair

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Go vote today, y'all. 

Wear a mask. Social distance. Be safe and be heard.

Also, take some time to step away from the internet. Today's stressful enough as it is, take care of yourselves.

#politics #U.S. Politics #presidential election

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Texas! 

Early voting ends 10/30! 

I've already voted, and hope you will, too, be it early, or on 11/3.

#2020 Elections #Presidential Election #U.S. Politics #politics #early voting #GO VOTE

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Hi, Supernatural fandom. Can we please pray for Kendrick Sampson AND show him love? 🙏 He played Max Banes wonderfully on Supernatural. He was injured in the LA Riots when the police shot him with a rubber bullet and beat him with batons on live television.

#BLACKLIVESMATTER #PRAY4KENDRICK

#Kendrick Sampson #SPN #BLACKLIVESMATTER #PRAY4KENDRICK

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Sign ups May 31!

Stay tuned!!

Signal boost!

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#interesting #SPN #Destiel #Cockles #SPN Crazy Crossover Mini Bang #fanfic #multi fandom #signal boost #cocklesdestielfiction

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Daytime reblog!

Undertaker: The Last Ride

When I say I’ve been waiting years for this, I’m serious. Ever since Undertaker’s loss at Wrestlemania 30, and shortly after that the news he would be on the Stone Cold Podcast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating seeing Mark Calaway speak as himself. Many fans have been hesitant to watch Calaway out of character, worried it would ruin the mystique of the Undertaker, but I’ve felt for years that the work put into these characters behind the scenes is just as fascinating as the fiction.

I watched episode one soon after it aired, and want to do a rewatch/reaction post before episode two drops tonight. Join me, if you wish.

If you’ve not seen the episode, a little content warning: there is blood, gore in a surgical setting (very, very graphic, but only there for a couple seconds at a time), needles, and implied injuries, including details of Mark’s concussion at WM30.

Keep reading

#WWE #Undertaker #Undertaker: The Last Ride #Mark Calaway #documentaries #docuseries #pro wrestling #or if you prefer #sports entertainment #graphic imagery #violence #notes #long post

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Undertaker: The Last Ride

When I say I've been waiting years for this, I'm serious. Ever since Undertaker's loss at Wrestlemania 30, and shortly after that the news he would be on the Stone Cold Podcast, I've been eagerly anticipating seeing Mark Calaway speak as himself. Many fans have been hesitant to watch Calaway out of character, worried it would ruin the mystique of the Undertaker, but I've felt for years that the work put into these characters behind the scenes is just as fascinating as the fiction.

I watched episode one soon after it aired, and want to do a rewatch/reaction post before episode two drops tonight. Join me, if you wish.

If you've not seen the episode, a little content warning: there is blood, gore in a surgical setting (very, very graphic, but only there for a couple seconds at a time), needles, and implied injuries, including details of Mark's concussion at WM30.

CHAPTER 1: THE GREATEST FEAR

The series, all five episodes, takes place between 2017 and 2020. Chapter 1 covers Wrestlemania 33, and his match with Roman Reigns, which was intended to be his last.

This is the first time Mark Calaway's really opened up about his work, and himself in general. There's other instances of him being interviewed, even mixing fact and kayfabe, but never on a platform like this, certainly not with WWE.

Mark: You know they call me Santa Clause, now, right? Because I only come out once a year.

Jimmy Hart, being the sweetest: That's all you need to. You look great.

These backstage segments of Calaway with his coworkers are honestly some of the best parts of the episode. A transcript can only do so much justice.

Roman Reigns, upcoming opponent of the Undertaker, signs in at the lobby desk right next to Mark, being a smartass. Screw your camera guy, indeed.

Mark meditates on the struggles of working only once a year, and throughout the episode, chronicles the moments and injuries that make an already challenging schedule nearly impossible. Chasing the dragon that is the perfect match has lead him to a stalemate with himself and his character: if the Undertaker can go out in a match fitting of him at Wrestlemania, Mark Calaway will be happy.

Gah, baby 'Taker at his Survivor Series debut always gets me. No one could've called the run that boy was about to go on. I see other people call this portion of the episode the mythologizing of the character, building him up to be this big deal, and it's so funny to me because I wouldn't be watching if I didn't already think that of him. Like, y'all are just preaching to the choir, at this point. That, and so much that's been said here has been consistent with what Mark's peers have told about him in the past, it just feels like catching people up rather than building an image from scratch.

Say what you will about Vince McMahon (and there's a lot to be said), but there's something special about his comments on Mark Calaway. You rarely get to hear the guy talk candidly as it is, so when he does, you know it's important.

Calaway describing the weight, the prestige of Wrestlemania... and then the sneer he makes after that statement. I ain't a journalist, so I'll freely speculate: 'Mania's for the best of the best, and he just doesn't see himself as deserving to be there, not right now, at least.

Other wrestlers, from Orton to Edge to Batista, talk about what an honor, and mark of trust, it is to work with Undertaker, period. To work with him at Wrestlemania? You've arrived. The implication of what this would, or should, have meant for Roman is clear. It's a wonder if this image that his coworkers built up of him affected Mark's own expectations of himself. I mean, it's more or less spelled out in the episode, and it is the pro wrestling way to go out on your back, losing to someone who can use the rub, but, just throwing it out there, 'Taker had more pressure on him than most. That legacy, 'Mania, and the worry of managing to physically move during a match? It's overwhelming.

For those confused about why working once or twice a year would be so much more difficult than working hundreds of shows in that same time span, Steve Austin sums it up best: the road keeps you calloused and bruised. Ring rust from inactivity, due to being away or rehabbing an injury, gets you both mentally and physically. Knowing Mark's doing this process every year in his 50′s is insane.

During this, Steve plainly states that to go through that, and the many surgeries as Michelle McCool, Mark's wife, mentioned, it makes him a tough son of a bitch. It's an interesting note, considering we start this episode with Mark referring to that toughness as a thing of the past. His perception of himself, and what his peers see, is another fascinating aspect of the documentary.

Calaway talks about how nerve-racking the final workout before 'Mania is. The worry you'll hurt something while trying to train. Later, when other wrestlers talk about how calm, cool and collected 'Taker always seems... it's like they've built him up to be superhuman; Invulnerable to the same things and fears that plague all athletes. They talk about the physical decline, of course, that’s inevitable. But the mental side of things is where the biggest differences are.

Hoo boy, WrestleMania 30, the cause of my first major bout with depression. After that match between Undertaker and Brock Lesnar, not only was I crying and distressed, but there was then the news of Mark Calaway's hospitalization that was the numbing cherry on top. I remember registering how much more important the man's health was, but it was like I couldn't get any more upset. 

After that, I'd read up on so many rumors, that the only new bit of information here in the documentary is about when Mark's being rushed to the ER; how Vince infamously left the arena before 'Mania was over just to make sure Mark was okay, and, in new info, Brock was in the car with him. I cannot stress enough how humanizing that is to hear, especially considering how closely guarded Brock is about his persona, and how the man and the character are often so blended together. Time heals all wounds, but I really appreciated hearing that.

So, the injury for the uninformed: during the match with Brock, 'Taker got concussed. No one knows when it happened, much less Mark, who can't remember anything from after 3:30 PM that afternoon. To say I, and many others, were convinced this was it, he'd retire, would be an understatement. Many people felt he should retire, I did too, at one point. But, I could also tell Calaway wouldn't want to leave on such a note, because frankly, the match sucked. That's what happens when one person gets knocked the fuck out, and the other guy's gotta improvise. The fact 'Taker's going on muscle memory while he's out is nothing short of a miracle.

With WM30 in the books, 'Taker was at a low point, his confidence shot and a lot riding on his match with Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 31 (or Play Button, if you prefer). Bray himself recalling how nervous he was, but how chill Undertaker appeared, in comparison.

Triple H's pep talk with 'Taker backstage is another gem, and I just love their friendship. I love the raw vulnerability this series is providing, both when it comes to 'Taker, and everyone else around him. I hope it's a constant through the rest of the docuseries.

WM31 was an ego boost, and leads into the superior Brock-Undertaker program in 2015. It's not highlighted as much, but it's fire, and I think allowed Calaway to redeem himself a bit, in his eyes. Not too much, since he didn't retire, but it made fans really start to come back 'round.

Now, I liked WM32 because I got to see it in person, and it was the first time I'd ever seen Undertaker live, so I'm a biased bitch. Anyone signing up to work Hell in a Cell is a ballsy move, and considering how old both 'Taker and Shane McMahon were going into that is no small feat. I liked it, it was a spectacle, and I was sports entertained. There is the implication, between showing clips of WM32 and 'Taker's appearance at the 2017 Royal Rumble, that Calaway wasn't satisfied with how the former turned out. It becomes fully fleshed out he's talking about entering the RR, and feeling intense regret, but that he was also disappointed with the former. Again, if he were happy with it, he'd have retired, but that's again the difference between what the fans see and what the wrestler sees. I, and I imagine roughly 100,000 others, had the time of our lives; Mark Calaway was, and still is, chasing perfection.

With RR 2017, Mark freely admits that he had no business being there. It sounds truly like his thought process in the moment, and not just the regret of how WM33 went down, and that the build for that match began when he and Roman went toe-to-toe at the Rumble.

Back to WM33 weekend. 'Taker's finished up the final workout, and is talking about his place on the upcoming card:

Mark: Regardless of my injuries, regardless of my age, regardless of everything that has happened, if I'm on the card, there's some young guy that's making a lot of the shows through the year, you know, that may not be on that card. So, it's my duty to make sure that it's worth putting me on the card. No one would probably say it to my face if I stunk it up, (but) I would know, and that's one of my biggest fears, and um, is becoming a parody of myself.

This is someone who's also been reading the rumor mill, the comments, general fan reaction. It's neat he's so receptive to fan interaction, and makes me wonder if he's actually been doing this for years, but it's also sad to watch him only see the negative sides. The Undertaker, as a character, wouldn't have worked for so long without innovation, so being open-minded is important. And, I'm all for Mark Calaway doing what he wants with his life, but, for him, will anything, any match, ever be good enough?

It's the night of the Hall of Fame 2017 and we see Mark and Michelle backstage greeting people. We get a shot of Mark saying hi to the likes of the late Bruno Sammartino, inductees Sean Waltman and Kurt Angle, and I just love how dolled up Michelle looks, whereas Mark's just in jeans, a dress shirt and a cap. I love their dynamic, so so much. Also, Mark and Kurt's friendship, that's adorable. One of the good things to happen when I found out about kayfabe was thinking how these characters who normally hate each other on screen, were really besties backstage. It's a thought that still tickles me to this day, and watching that in the episode on several occasions is a joy to behold.

Kurt's talking about 'Taker's role as locker room leader, and Mark mentions how it wasn't ever something he actively pursued, it just happened. Being locker room leader just seems to be yet another thing added to the legend of the Undertaker. Makes a bit more sense why Mark's peers put him on a pedestal.

Wrestlers are talking about how, very early on, Undertaker set the benchmark, the gold standard, of work every night. John Bradshaw Layfield goes on to say, "(Mark) was the yardstick. And if you did well, then pretty much you were in, if not, then you were out, because you knew if you didn't do well, it wasn't the Undertaker's fault." That explains why it hurts so much for 'Taker to not be at his best. I mean, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out, but it's fascinating to see all of these elements come together. It's also interesting to hear JBL build up 'Taker as the greatest of all time, and then plainly say he's never seen Mark in worse shape than he was heading into WM33.

On a lighter note, it's real funny to hear Mark and Roman talk about the latter's new twins (from 2017) considering he's got another set of twins on the way, now. Just in general, Roman going on about how much he loves talking to Mark about work, but mostly family and to hear the stories Mark's got to tell, you can see how much this match means to him. The prestige of working with 'Taker at any point, let alone 'Mania, he knows this is the highlight of his career. I can't help but respect Roman for that, and couldn't help but feel that way going into WM33. It's a stark difference from how I felt about Brock post-WM30, and I honestly thought I was prepared to watch Undertaker take his rumored loss at this show.

It's the night before 'Mania, and they're doing entrance rehearsals. The stage setup for this show was so cool, guys, it took inspiration from the theme parks that are littered throughout Orlando, and was a beauty to see live, especially when it got dark. And 'Taker's entrance, even in practice, is a spectacle.

Cuts to the day of WrestleMania 33. General nerves are felt, and the start of a very long day begins.

Mark: People say, "All you gotta do is go out there and chokeslam somebody, make your entrance, and everybody's gonna be happy." No. I'm not gonna be happy. Like when I say, and this isn't stupid man pride, or cliche stuff. I'm either gonna go out in a match that's befitting the Undertaker at WrestleMania, or I'm going out on my shield, one way or another.

And there we have it, the subject of this docuseries.

Roman talking about the weight of potentially being the last person to work with the Undertaker, it just makes you feel bad for him things didn't work out quite the way they planned. But, it's as JBL summed up before, no matter the outcome or if it's really 'Taker's last match, this is the biggest night of Roman Reigns' career. I know episode 2 will focus on the aftermath of WM33, and Mark's reaction, and what gets him to come back to wrestling, but I hope they get Roman's take as well. Is he as disappointed as 'Taker? Does he blame himself? Or, did he actually like what they did, flaws and all?

Content warning: they show the botched top rope dive from WM25, the one where 'Taker goes head-first into the mat. It's during the segment where Mark explains how he comes from the era of 'if you can move, you can make it to the ring'. He's okay, and we know he's okay, but it doesn't make it hurt any less to watch. They also mention the time he was severely sick and still worked a match with Big Show, and how he caught on fire in 2010 on the way to the Elimination Chamber match. Like, they actually show him engulfed in flames, then narrate how he went on to work the match. I love you, Undertaker, but JFC.

And now we're at the medical portion of the episode. Warning for needles.

Actual showtime for the match, and even now, 'Taker's entrance gives me chills. That feeling of happiness is indescribable, and is that precious something that never fails to make me smile.

So, everything else in the match is framed as great, brutal, well-done, and then that damn botched tombstone reversal comes up, and it's honestly the hardest thing to watch in the entire episode. I swear, it's the only bad thing in my eyes, and seems to be enough to make 'Taker dissatisfied. Again, I'm biased, with others saying his whole mood was off during the match, and that affected the overall performance, so what do I know? But, I will say this, ending 'Mania on such a grim note will always be a strange choice to me. I get it, if not the main event, where else would you put the Undertaker’s retirement match? Still, it completely changed my perception of the whole night, from riding high to finding myself depressed, once again. And maybe that’s exactly what all those wrestlers, namely Vince McMahon, were talking about. Instead of this being Shawn Michaels going out on a high note, it’s far more dour.

Mark: We'll see what tomorrow brings. 

And with that look, and the fact he's had a match as recently as March/April of this year, he won't be gone for long.

Preview for the next episode contains intense surgical imagery. Just a heads up.

Post-episode thoughts:

I learned very little new information, but that's not the the hook of this series for me. Undertaker's the first character I ever truly loved, long before the likes of Supernatural came into my life. An interesting dynamic is potentially seeing both the Undertaker retire, and Supernatural come to a close, in the same year. I don't find myself mourning either, because I've already been through that. Now, I just want to indulge in behind-the-scenes tales, and watch two of the most influential stories in my life come to a close.

I greatly look forward to Chapter 2 of The Last Ride, and the rest of the episodes to come.

#WWE #Undertaker #Undertaker: The Last Ride #Mark Calaway #documentaries #docuseries #pro wrestling #or if you prefer #sports entertainment #graphic imagery #violence #notes #long post

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My plans for the day are to edit down a post about ep 1 of WWE's The Last Ride. I've been waiting for a documentary like this forever, and want to work on, if not post, my thoughts before ep 2, tonight.

#WWE #Undertaker #Undertaker: The Last Ride #Mark Calaway #documentary #docuseries #I can't even begin to tell y'all how excited I am