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Comments are welcome, sorry the show isnt in full, but its mostly matches anyway.
February 6th: Tokyo
The Gold Rush Tournament Kicks the show off right away, with Rey Mysterio vs. Christian!!! As per request of both General Managers, all ringside presence is barred from the entire night of tournament matches.
Road To Wrestle Mania Gold Rush Tournament; Quarter Final:
Christian vs. Rey Mysterio
Both men lay it all on the line, after their recent feuding, in a truly awesome opener, with fast paced counter wrestling, plenty of convincing false finishes, and near falls galore. The finish comes as Christian sets up Mysterio for the Unprettier, only for Rey to slip out, and kick Christian into the ropes, and goes for the 619, but Christian moves, and as Rey gets back in, Christian gets a victory roll, and holds the tights, for a two, but Rey rolls through, and holds the tights himself, getting a three count!!!!
Winner: Rey Mysterio @ 12:19
After a commercial break, we see Christians response to the loss, claiming Rey cheated, whilst elsewhere, Mysterio is being congratulated by fellow faces.
We then go to an interview with Carlito, minus Stacey, who introduces his partner for tonight only A-Train.
Road To Wrestle Mania Gold Rush Tournament; Quarter Final:
Edge vs. The Undertaker
Edge takes on The Undertaker in the second first round match. The two put on a decent, but very short match, where they throw in as much of their regular offence as possible, with Edge kicking out of a Chokeslam. The finish comes with Taker going for the Tombstone, only for Edge to slide out, and roll Taker up for a surprise, clean, three count!!!!
Winner: Edge @ 07:46
Edge immediately slides out of the ring, and runs up the ramp, not able to believe his luck from beating The Deadman, clean as a whistle, and in good time too, keeping himself fresh for later tonight. Meanwhile, The Undertaker looks shocked at his loss in the ring.
After another commercial, we see Edge backstage, celebrating his victory over Taker, before asking a random worker where Christian is, which arouses suspicion from J.R, who wonders why Edge would want to see Christian.
Wrestle Mania Recall - XV - Triple H and Chyna turn on X-Pac, marking the end of DX.
Road To Wrestle Mania Gold Rush Tournament; Quarter Final:
Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels
Randy Orton faces Shawn Michaels in the third Gold Rush Match. They battle hard in a long match, with both men knowing the other pretty well, meaning we get a strong contest. The match goes back and forth, with Michaels particularly in top form, stretching over a commercial break, and back to the action, towards a finish, with Randy Orton catching HBKs boot as he goes for Sweet Chin Music, spins him around, and delivers the RKO!!!
He has the match won, but the referee is distracted by Mark Jindrak and Garrison Cade who run down the aisle, ignoring the no ringside presence ruling to save HBK, whilst Luther sneaks in through the back, and attacks Orton with a steel chair, before putting Michaels arm over Orton. The referee counts, but only makes two, before Orton kicks out.
The referee tells DX to leave ringside, and as they argue,
comes through the crowd, sliding into the ring, and blasting Shawn Michaels with the steel chair, knocking him out cold. He slides back out of the ring, and escapes through the crowd, looking back, yelling See You Saturday Shawn, with DX in pursuit of the Peoples Champion. This allows Orton to make the cover, and get the victory, sending him to the Semi Finals.
Winner: Randy Orton @ 18:27
After a commercial, we see Rock speeding off in a car, whilst back in the ring, HBK comes around, and realises what happened, which sends him on a rampage. He starts to bust up the ringside area, uncontrollably, until **PYRO** Kanes music plays, which scares the hell out of HBK, and he quickly leaves the arena, looking around, until the music stops.
Ken Kennedy prepares backstage for his match later where he holds an open challenge for any Japanese wrestler to face him.
Road To Wrestle Mania Gold Rush Tournament; Quarter Final:
Rob Van Dam vs. Booker T
RVD then defeats Booker T in the last first round match of the Gold Rush Tournament, hitting the Five Star Frog Splash to score a clean win, with no cheating in the match at all.
Winner: Rob Van Dam @ 08:57
Shawn Michaels has another temper tantrum backstage, and watches the replay of Rock running in earlier. He stops where Rock mouths See you Saturday, then says to himself Well see about that.
Ken Kennedy then comes to the ring, and cuts a funny promo on Japan, albeit basic cheap heel comments. He then issues his open challenge, which is accepted by Yugi Nagata.
Ken Kennedy vs. Yugi Nagata
The Japanese fans get well behind their countrys own, but in the short, filler match, its Ken Kennedy who prevails, catching Nagata, and nailing the Green Bay Plunge to score the three count.
Winner: Ken Kennedy @ 04:39
After a commercial break, we find out at Saturday Nights Main Event that in a special Raw vs. Smackdown - Showcase of Talent Match, Triple H will face The Undertaker.
Road To Wrestle Mania Gold Rush Tournament; Semi Final:
Rey Mysterio vs. Edge
Edge defeats Rey Mysterio in the first semi final of the Gold Rush tournament, in a gruelling contest. They battle at a high tempo early on, before settling down with Edge on top, before Mysterio makes a comeback. He hits the 619, but misses the West Coast Pop, leaving both of them down.
This brings out Christian, with a steel chair. He walks to the ring, with a purpose, whilst Edge decides to distract the referee. Captain Charisma looks set to smash Mysterio, but then, he has a change of heart, and decides against it, motioning to Edge that he doesnt want to help him!!! Edge is furious, whilst Rey recovers. Rey doesnt realise what is going on, and immediately dropkicks Christian out of the ring, to the floor. He then takes it to Edge again, sending him into the middle rope, looking for another 619. He looks set to run for it, but Christian trips Mysterio on the apron, before storming out of the arena, having got revenge for the unprovoked attack.
Meanwhile, Edge sets himself up, and scores with the Spear on Mysterio, making the cover, and getting 1...2...3!!!
Winner: Edge @ 16:33
Edge is going to the finals, and has a title shot for definite, either at WM, or SNME!!!
The second inductee into the 2006 Hall of Fame is revealed as Nikolai Volkoff.
(Note: I know he has already been inducted in real life, but he hasnt in this thread)
Hulk Hogan comes to the ring, and plays to the fans, even speaking some Japanese, getting huge pops. Then, Ric Flair and Batista make their way to the ring, which results in a brief war of words, with, eerily similar to the war of words many months ago between Flair and Mick Foley, and it takes a similar turn for the worse, with Flair and Batista beating Hogan down.
They drag Hulk towards the announcers table at the top of the ramp, and get the Co-GM in position for the Batista Bomb when **Have a Nice Day** Mick Foleys music hits, and the fans in Japan go berserk for the former GM of Raw, who walks out, onto the stage, with a 2x4 Wrapped in Barbed Wire, quickly running off Flair and Batista, who flee through the crowd. Foley helps Hogan up, and the two shake hands before cutting to a commercial.
Road To Wrestle Mania Gold Rush Tournament; Semi Final:
Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam
The second Gold Rush Semi Final then takes place, with Randy Orton facing RVD (who wrestles alone tonight, given the no ringside presence ruling). They have a solid but not a spectacular match up, with neither really picking up a gear. RVD misses the Five Star, and falls prey to the RKO, giving Orton a clean win, and a guaranteed title shot, just like Edge.
Winner: Randy Orton @ 10:46
Backstage, we see Mick Foley and Hulk Hogan talking, but we dont hear what is said.
#1 Contenders Match:
Gail Kim vs. Jazz vs. Lita vs. Victoria
In a short Number One Contenders Fatal Four Way Match, Lita manages to defeat Victoria, Jazz and Gail Kim in a Four Corners Match, earning herself a shot at good friend Trish Stratus this Saturday night. Trish sits on commentary, and after Lita pins Victoria with a Moonsault, she enters the ring, and holds her opponents hand up, in a show of respect.
Winner: Lita @ 03:05
Making an appearance, John Cena performs with <Insert Name Here> for his song <Insert Name Here>. Nothing really of substance, but just for Cena to show his face.
Following this, we have an interview with Edge, who talks about finally breaking the glass ceiling, and getting his rightful title shot. He then says as great as a title shot would be at any time, he doesnt plan on taking it at SNME, instead wanting to win his first world title at WM.
World Tag Team Championships:
Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin vs. Carlito & A-Train
Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin defend the Tag Titles against Carlito and A-Train. Benjamin pins Carlito after a mix up between the makeshift partners, getting an inside cradle on the Intercontinental Champion, which now earns Benjamin a shot at CCC next week on Raw!!!
Winners: Benjamin & Haas @ 07:27
A long video plays, hyping Saturday Nights Main Event this weekend, before going into an interview with Randy Orton. Orton, similar to Edge, is happy that he gets a title shot either way, but declares that he isnt happy with getting a title shot by losing a match, and says victory here and now is the only thing on his mind.
Road To Wrestle Mania Gold Rush Tournament; Final:
Edge vs. Randy Orton
Edge and Orton then meet in the main event, which also could serve as the last match in their recent feud. They put on an excellent intense contest, which has the fans eating from the palm of their hands. Orton kicks out of the Edgecution, whilst Edge gets a foot on the rope from the RKO. Edge then misses a Spear, which allows Orton to capitalise, and score with a second RKO, this time, scoring the vital three count, earning him a guaranteed Wrestle Mania title shot!!!
Winner: Randy Orton @ 11:59
Orton celebrates in the ring, whilst Edge pulls his hair out at ringside, and then, John Cena steps out onto the ramp, holding up his championship, taking a look at his opponent this Saturday, and possibly his challenger for Wrestle Mania. Edge though, lets Orton know it isnt over, and that theyll meet again at WM.
Current Card for WWE Saturday Nights Main Event:
11th February 2006
Arrowhead Pond; Anaheim
Event Music:
P.O.D; Lights Out
World Heavyweight Championship; Steel Cage Match:
John Cena vs. Edge
Cruiserweight Championship Match:
Jamie Noble vs. Paul London
Womens Championship Match:
Trish Stratus vs. Lita
Raw vs. Smackdown; Showcase of Talent:
The Undertaker
Triple H
Carlitos Cabana:
With Guests;
Shawn Michaels
The Rock
And The Return of Stone Cold Steve Austin
Current Card for WWE WrestleMania XXII:
26th March 2006
MGM Grand Garden Arena; Las Vegas, Nevada
Event Music:
Shinedown; Shed Some Light & Atmosphere
WWE Championship Match:
Brock Lesnar vs. Chris Benoit
World Heavyweight Championship Match:
John Cena
Edge vs. Randy Orton
Match of the Millennium:
Kurt Angle vs. Bret Hart
Hall of Fame Ceremony 2006;
Curt Hennig, Nikolai Volkoff
Smackdown Preview;
This Thursday Night in Tokyo, both the Royal Rumble winner, Chris Benoit, and the WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar will put pen to paper, and make their Wrestle Mania main event official. Interim GM Ricky Steamboat will oversee proceedings, and will try to make sure that fireworks dont go off prematurely ahead of the March 26th showdown.
One week after one of the most thrilling comebacks in WWE history, where Chris Jericho nearly snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, Y2J will air his thoughts on once again missing out on becoming WWE Champion, as for the first time ever, Jericho hosts a Highlight Reel, without a guest. How will Chris Jericho be feeling after missing out on the Wrestle Mania main event once again?? Find out this Thursday night.
Meanwhile, Americas Most Wanted - the NEW WWE Tag Team Champions - will be making their first title defence in their third WWE tag title reign, against the interesting duo of Chris Masters and Simon Dean, better known as the System Success. Masters and Dean have slipped under the radar as of late, but could this be their chance to make headlines on Smackdown??
And, in a match with major implications towards Wrestle Mania, there will be a triple threat match, seeing Matt Hardy, Gene Snitsky and Maven fight it out for the right to face the United States Champion at the March 26th showpiece. Hardy will likely enter the match as favourite, with his big match experience heavily outweighing his opponents, but Gene Snitsky has proven to be a formidable force on Smackdown, and Maven has pulled off a number of sneaky wins in the past few months to be in with a chance. Which of these three superstars will give themselves a shot at glory at Wrestle Mania??
Then, in the main event, the new #1 Contender to the U.S Title will find out his opponent for Wrestle Mania, as JBL and The Rock meet for the first time ever, with the title on the line. Layfield has held the United States Title for an incredible seven months, and in that time has defeated the late, great, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle and many other top names to keep the title against the odds. Is JBL's luck about to run out after over half a year of good fortune, and will The Rock finally hold the United States Title?? There is only way to find out, and that is on UPN, this Thursday, broadcasting from Japan!!
Smackdown is mostly in full, but there are parts of the show recapped. However, all the main parts are there, in full. SD to be posted on Sunday evening.
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Looked like a pretty good Raw Wolfy, looking forward to SNME. Will Smackdown! be in full or will it be recapped before SNME?
"I wrestled that match with Undertaker at WrestleMania with the biggest f*cking chip on my shoulder because I knew it was going to be better than Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H and The Rock vs. John Cena."
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I'm a newbie, but I've been reading your BTB for over a year (as a lurker) and will review your next show. Guaran-damn-teed.
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RAW was great Wolf, the recap did well, was surprised that Orton & Edge ended up in the final seeing as I thought their feud might spark here, but that means it will at SNME perhaps with Edge around too.
Dunno why but Taker vs HHH needs some build up now, as WM is closing in. Kane still setting pyro off but still no return for the BRM. The Rock screws HBK, their Cabana at SNME will be huge.
Christian's loss allows his feud with Stone Cold to kick into gear at SNME, while just as I thought Foley saves Hogan from Flair, and I'm guessing the Hardcore Legend will be involved in a match with Flair or Batista, or perhaps a tag match with Foley teaming with Hogan?
Other matches filled up the card well, there must be a MITB match of sorts happening for guys like RVD, Rey, Hardy, Rhino and others who don't have much to do now for WM, and can't see them not making the card for different reasons, plus the WGTT will need competition, so will Kennedy & Carlito.
Alot going on now, I can't wait for SD!
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Rey gets the win in the opener against Christian, which now means Christian is free to continue his feud against Austin, leading to a mania match.
A-Train as Carlitos partner is a solid choice, but there is no way that they will be winning the titles tonight
Edge beats Taker clean??? Taker just doesnt do losing clean, so I have no idea about how this happened. A huge win for Edge, and this puts him over as a huge threat to take the title, which could well happen soon
Edge and Christian??? Maybe he has recruited a favour from him to cost Rey the match in return for something later on
Orton has his match with HBK won, but DX come out to distract the referee, leading to the Rock coming out and screwing HBK out of the match. Orton wins and moves on to the next round, where he is looking a good threat for the title
Kanes pyro goes off again, and it will be interesting to see what he has planned for Mania, if anything, but something is going down with him.
RVD beats Booker, which was expected, and now moves into the semi finals
HBK is now a lock to show up on Smackdown and cost the Rock his match with JBL
Kennedy gets his win over the Japanese wrestler, and Im sure he will brag about this for quite a while to come.
HHH vs. Taker at SNME is an interesting match to have, and potentially points towards the two of them wrestling at Mania, as I dont see where else Taker can go at the moment with everyone else having a feud.
Edge does get the win over Rey, with a bit of help from Christian, which means there is at least one more match between them to come, maybe something like a no holds barred match is a couple of weeks on Raw
Hogan cuts a random promo, only for Flair and Batista to come out and go to beat him down, but Foley makes the save. Think this is leading to a tag match at mania, as that would make perfect sense at the moment
Orton beats RVD, which was expected, and now he gets his title shot as well. 6/6 so far, and now I need Edge to do what is right and beat Orton
Lita gets the win in the womens match, and now faces Trish, but I dont see the title changing hands
Cena cuts a promo, which was there just to keep him on the show, and keep him ready for his cage match at SNME
WGTT keep the tag titles, and I dont know where they are going towards Mania at the moment, but Im sure you have something planned
Orton screws me by getting the win over Edge, and now he is going to mania for a rematch of last years main event, while Edge faces Cena at SNME. Looks like a triple threat is being planned, as I dont know where else Edge goes from here.
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I'll post SD later on, which is half in full, and half recapped. Thanks for the replies for Raw, and sorry for it not being in full.
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I know I didn't get around to reviewing Raw this past week but I'll probably have you a SD! review today or tomorrow.
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I'm aware that I owe quite a few reviews already, and plan to get caught up on all of them as soon as I possibly can.
February 9th; Tokyo:
Highlight Video of last weeks Iron Man Match with Chris Jericho nearly overcoming a four fall deficit, but Brock Lesnar hangs on to retain the title, and go to Wrestle Mania as champion.
Opening Video
Before Michael Cole or Tazz can speak, we see Ricky Steamboat in the middle of the ring, with a table set up, and red carpet on the canvas.
Ricky Steamboat:
Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to represent Smackdown as its General Manager here in Tokyo.
Big Pop
Ricky Steamboat:
And right now, it is time to make the Wrestle Mania main event official.
Bigger Pop
Ricky Steamboat:
So, it gives me great pleasure to introduce first, the challenger. He is a former Super J Cup winner in 1994, and a certified wrestling legend on every continent on any level. The 2006 Royal Rumble Winner, and #1 Contender to the WWE Champion at Wrestle Mania I give you CHRIS BENOIT!!!
**Whatever** Chris Benoit walks confidently onto the stage, raising his hands high in the air, getting a standing ovation from the Japanese fans, who remember Benoit from his days in Japan.
Benoit steps into the ring, and goes to each side saluting the fans, before shaking hands with Steamboat, and sitting down.
Ricky Steamboat:
And now, his opponent for March 26th. He is the current reigning WWE Champion, a former King of The Ring, a former Royal Rumble winner, a previous main event winner at Wrestle Mania, and the man who retained the championship last week in the sixty minute Iron Man Match BROCK LESNAR!!!!
**Here Comes the Pain** Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman step out into the arena, getting a good initial ovation, before the boos take over for the WWE Champion, and one half of the Wrestle Mania main event.
Lesnar walks to the ring, whilst Paul Heyman carries the WWE Championship belt behind. Brock climbs into the ring, and takes a quick look at a relaxed Chris Benoit, before smirking, and taking a seat himself.
The two men lock eyes across the table, with Benoit focused as always, whilst Lesnar grins, trying to goad Benoit by the facial expression alone.
Ricky Steamboat:
Gentlemen, the contract has already been read and verified by your representatives. Now, all I need are the signatures. Chris, as the challenger, Ill ask you to sign first.
Benoit slides the contract towards himself, and clicks the pen. He is just about to put pen to paper, when Lesnar pulls the contract away. He laughs at Benoit, who stares through the champion, as Heyman calls for a mic from Steamboat.
Paul Heyman:
Chris. Think. Think clearly.
Benoit raises his eyebrow slightly.
Paul Heyman:
Think about what you are about to do. The Main Event of Wrestle Mania awaits Chris. Think about the footsteps you could follow in from Royal Rumble winners into the Wrestle Mania main event. Yokozuna Bret Hart Shawn Michaels Steve Austin Triple H Brock Lesnar.
Heat from fans for mentioning Lesnar.
Paul Heyman:
You have the chance to join that list Chris. On the other hand, you could join the list of failures. Michaels in 95 Rock in 2000 Benoit in 2006
More heat for that comment, as Lesnar grabs the mic from Heyman.
Brock Lesnar:
You people boo it, because the truth hurts. And the fact, of the matter Chris is that you dont measure up.
Benoit starts to breathe deeply.
Brock Lesnar:
You dont measure up Chris height wise, reach wise, as a wrestler hell, you dont measure up to me as a MAN!!!
Benoit stands up, having heard enough. Lesnar though, stands up too, smirking again.
Brock Lesnar:
Whats wrong?? Did I lie?? Are my facts wrong Chris?? Or have you won a major world championship in twenty years?? Or have you main evented Wrestle Mania before?? My memory eludes me. Remind me of anything youve accomplished in twenty years, please. Because Chris, the fact is, within twenty weeks in this company not years I was the W-W-E Champion.
Heat for Lesnar
Brock Lesnar:
Youve won no major accolades in two decades I won the King of the Ring within two months. Youve never beaten the best and the best have never beaten me. Its not me spouting useless crap its a certified fact.
Benoit looks ready to snap, and Heyman takes the mic back.
Paul Heyman:
Chris, you know I have the utmost respect for you, both as a person and as a technical wrestler. But Chris, for all your talent, drive and determination, its never been enough.
Heyman looks at Benoit sympathetically.
Paul Heyman:
Look at this man. He is a monster. Made of stone, an Iron Man. Brock Lesnar, just last week, survived sixty minutes against Chris Jericho, yet he stands before you today ready for another hundred and twenty. Hes out of your league Chris, and theres nothing to be ashamed of in that. Brock Lesnar, is in a league of his own.
More heat for Heyman.
Paul Heyman:
Youve got one chance to win at Wrestle Mania. And thats the Crippler Crossface.
Paul Heyman:
But lets look at the facts shall we?? Ill admit, my client has submitted before. But - that was three years ago. Brock Lesnar has come an awful long way since then. Just last week, in the sixty minute Iron Man Match, this man before you, this beast, this carnivore, this animal, survived OVER ninety seconds trapped in a submission hold, known as the Walls of Jericho. One of, if not,
single most painful submission manuovre in the wrestling world.
Heyman crouches down, and gages eye contact with Benoit.
Paul Heyman:
And that, was after 58 and a half minutes of a gruelling wrestling match. Face it Chris you CANNOT beat this man.
Benoit grits his teeth, as Lesnar takes the mic.
Brock Lesnar:
Thats why youre on the brink of a break down already. You know you dont match up. You know you never will. Take this one opportunity to walk away, because I promise you, its your one and only chance. I will embarrass you in front of millions world wide at Wrestle Mania if you sign that contract, I will END you at Wrestle Mania.
Lesnar lowers his mic, and drops the contract back onto the table. Benoit takes a long look at the champion, before indicating for Lesnar to watch. Benoit signs the contract, and slams the pen down, before passing it across to a bemused Lesnar, who immediately signs too.
Steamboat looks over, nodding, before speaking.
Ricky Steamboat:
Its official. March 26th, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, the main event of Wrestle Mania Twenty Two will see the #1 Contender, Chris Benoit challenge WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar!!!
Fans pop. Brock Lesnar then gets up, and grabs the mic from the GM.
Brock Lesnar:
And you are all welcome to join us on Pay Per View for the biggest public mauling in WWE history, when I, The Iron Man, Brock Lesnar, humiliate, and decapitate that excuse for a number one contender, and remain W-W-E Champion!!!
Lesnar gets in Benoits face, with Benoit grabbing the mic.
Chris Benoit:
Youve had your say Brock now heres mine. On March 26th, in Las Vegas, itll be you, and itll be me. No excuses, no second chances, on the biggest stage, in the biggest match of the year, for the biggest prize on this earth. Dont expect for one moment Brock that Ill be coming in anything less than 100%, dont expect me to under perform, dont expect me to be under prepared, and dont expect me to lie down and take a beating from you.
I might be smaller, might be weaker, might have won less than you, mightve lost more than you, but Brock, after twenty years of scraping, scratching and clawing for any scraps, Im daring to dream. And Brock Lesnar, at Wrestle Mania, I dare to dream for my reality for MY destiny!!
Fans pop, as Chris Benoit drops the mic, and steps right into the champion, not backing up an inch. Lesnar pushes Benoit, and Benoit pushes back, with that immediately sparking a brawl between the pair of them.
Security immediately storm the ring, with Steamboat having feared a brawl would take place and had a strong ringside presence to stop it. After a lot of struggle, the security guards split the two men up, dragging both in separate directions, before cutting to the commercial break.
Tajiri defeats Matt Morgan, after the Green Mist and a Roundhouse Kick, to give the fans a nice hometown hero win.
Backstage, Triple H is interviewed by Steve Romero about his match this Saturday against The Undertaker. HHH talks about the match, less about Taker, and more about himself, saying its a match to tide him over until the top officials decide which champion he will challenge at Wrestle Mania. He then says they couldnt have the return of SNME without The King of Kings, as he is the top bill, and number one star, which is why he will main event WM too.
In a triple threat match, Matt Hardy overcomes Gene Snitsky and Maven, pinning Maven with a Twist of Fate, earning him a United States Championship Match at Wrestle Mania against whomever wins tonights main event.
A Kurt Angle Wrestle Mania video plays, just hyping the Olympian ahead of his match with Bret Hart on March 26th. Once the video ends, we see Kurt talking about Bob Backlund, and his history with him, along with Brets history including their encounter at WM 11. Angle then says that next week, just like Neidhart, he will break another ankle on the road to Bret Hart.
Wrestle Mania Recall - XIX - Vince McMahon takes on Hulk Hogan in a match 20 Years in the Making. Despite interference from Roddy Piper, Hogan wins the match.
Chris Benoit defeats Sylvain Grenier in a short match, just to give Benoit another fairly emphatic victory, via submission to the Crossface. After the official word has been made
**Here Comes The Pain** Brock Lesnar enters the arena, holding the WWE Championship over his shoulder. He stands at the top of the ramp, holding a mic, as Benoit intensely stares at him.
Brock Lesnar:
Chris, what you said earlier has been running through my head now for a long time. You dare to dream. And its given me an idea. How about this Saturday Night, on NBC, I shatter your dream, and give you a harsh reality check.
Benoit looks intrigued.
Brock Lesnar:
You see, what Im proposing for you and I to take up a challenge, to see the difference between us in the ring. And that, is a Five Minute Challenge. You get five minutes to beat as many wrestlers as possible, and so do I.
Benoit raises his eyebrow, possibly expecting a hitch.
Brock Lesnar:
And then Benoit, we get to realise just how big a mountain you have to climb on March 26th. Im gonna run through wrestlers like wildfire. In five minutes, Ill beat twenty guys, one by one. And you, Chris, you get to try and follow that feat. And I promise you wont!!!
Fans boo
Brock Lesnar:
Then, the world will realise that you cant cut it with me at Wrestle Mania, including you. Benoit, youll realise that youll be climbing a mountain not yet discovered, bigger than Everest, and that mountain is ME!!!
Lesnar drops the mic, and holds his hands out, trying to goad Benoit, but Benoit stands in the ring, nodding, accepting the challenge.
We then cut backstage, where Matt Hardy talks with Paul London, when The Cabinet pass by. Jamie Noble goes face to face with Paul London, holding the CW Title in his hands.
Jamie Noble:
Take a good look. Not only at the belt, but the name plate. Jamie Noble. Paul, expect that name plate to stay the same after Saturday Nights Main Event hell, expect the
to be renamed after Jamie Noble.
Noble pulls away, and London speaks up.
Paul London:
Hate to ruin your plans Jamie but Londons Calling and he wants that title to back around his waist. This weekend, Im going to do something you couldnt and thats win that championship ALONE.
Noble looks furious, and storms off, with The Basham Brothers following. Meanwhile, JBL stops at Hardy, looking the new U.S Title #1 Contender up and down, before grinning, then letting out a cackle of laughter. He shakes his head, then walks off, still laughing.
We return to the arena, with Chris Jericho already in the ring, having the Highlight Reel set up for tonights show.
Chris Jericho:
Fans Pop. Jericho smiles for a moment, but that smile fades very quickly.
Chris Jericho:
Of course, its great to be back here in Japan, but Ive got to be honest, right now, Im depressed.
Fans go pretty silent.
Chris Jericho:
Last week, I lost to Brock Lesnar, which ended my dreams of a Wrestle Mania main event for another year. No excuses, no crying over spilt milk, fact of the matter, the bottom line, is that I lost, and Wrestle Mania will be a whole lot different than I expected it to be for me.
Mixed response from the fans.
Chris Jericho:
And tonight, on the Highlight Reel, there is no guest. Think of this Highlight Reel, as An Audience with Jericho. Youll be hearing my thoughts out loud, and some might be good, some might be bad, and some might be just plain ugly.
Fans strangely pop for no reason.
Chris Jericho:
What next for Chris Jericho then?? WWE Championship is out of the picture World Championship is all tied up right now same goes for the United States Championship I dont want to share the spotlight with anyone to challenge for the Tag Team Titles so winning a title belt at Wrestle Mania is something to rule out.
Y2J chant starts around the arena.
Chris Jericho:
So whats left?? Should I turn up this Saturday Night and issue an open challenge to any superstar, Raw or Smackdown to face me at Wrestle Mania Twenty Two??
Fans Pop
Chris Jericho:
That sounds good but junior, its just too passe for the Ayatolla of Rock and Rolla!!!
Fans Pop
Chris Jericho:
In actual fact it seems like Y2J has plenty of avenues to go down, doesnt it?? Many of opportunities to get a prime position at Wrestle Mania with a number of big superstars yet to have a match lined up... ... ... Well ... in actual fact, I have ONE option ONE choice ONE avenue and no more.
Fans go quiet, unsure what to think.
Chris Jericho:
If Chris Jericho cant be WWE Champion at Wrestle Mania or challenge the WWE Champion at Wrestle Mania then hes going to do the next best thing. Three words watch, this, space.
Jericho stands onto the middle rope, and leans over, staring into the camera, with an almost sadistic grin, appearing to end a fairly out of character promo.
Michael Cole:
Folks, Chris Jericho appears to have a mission at Wrestle Mania, but Tazz what the hell could it be??
I know just about as much as you do Cole but one thing is for sure, I cant wait to find out what it is. Wrestle Mania is coming baby!!!
Raw Rebound
AMW successfully make a defence of their newly won WWE Tag Team Titles against The System Success, with Chris Harris nailing the Catatonic on Simon Dean for the winning three count.
Promo Video for Saturday Nights Main Event.
Michael Cole:
Its this Saturday Night folks!!! The WWE returns to NBC for the first edition of Saturday Nights Main Event in fourteen years!!! Raw and Smackdown will combine for the last time, before Wrestle Mania, and with so many guys under one roof, egos will clash, and many simmering rivalries are set to explode!!!
I cannot wait Cole. I remember watching Saturday Nights Main Event so many times in the past. Its gonna be a blast this weekend.
Michael Cole:
And what a line up we have too. First of all, its a Showcase of Talents, as Raw faces Smackdown, with our very own Triple H facing a long term enemy of his, The Undertaker!!!
They have a heck of a history Cole, and expect Triple H and The Deadman to leave it all in the ring this Saturday Night. Both will have points to prove, with Triple H vying for a Wrestle Mania main event, and The Undertaker will want to issue a statement heading to Wrestle Mania where he attempts to continue his winning streak.
Michael Cole:
Trish Stratus defends the womens championship in one of three title matches this weekend, facing the challenge of Lita.
They have a relationship based on trust Cole, but neither will want to roll over when that title belt is up for grabs.
Michael Cole:
A very special edition of Carlitos Cabana Tazz, as The Rock, who may walk into Anaheim as the United States Champion, will come face to face with Shawn Michaels!!!
Two combustable elements right there. It started off as a back and forth insult exchange, but recently, this issue has become pretty damn personal.
Michael Cole:
And along with the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Smackdown will offer a Cruiserweight Championship Match, as Paul London might just complete a miserable week for The Cabinet, as he challenges Jamie Noble for the title.
Thats a long time coming Cole. Paul London lost the title to Jamie Noble via a stipulation, where he didnt even lose to Noble, but now, Paul London has the chance to right that wrong.
Michael Cole:
The main event from Raw will be a steel cage match, pitting World Champion John Cena, against the Gold Rush runner up, Edge. Can Edge prevail after a bitter loss to Randy Orton this week on Raw, and set up a rematch at Wrestle Mania, or will we see John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the second time at Wrestle Mania??
Either way Cole, the winners are gonna be the fans. They get Cena vs. Edge inside a cage, and they then get either Cena or Edge vs. Orton at Wrestle Mania. Win, win, win.
Michael Cole:
And of course, who can forget the announcement from earlier tonight, that Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit will attempt to out do one another, with both of them getting five minutes to gain as many wins as possible against a number of wrestlers.
Big test for both men, which will no doubt shape the coming weeks on Smackdown, and give one of these men a huge psychological boost, going into Las Vegas on March 26th.
Michael Cole:
It all goes down, this Saturday Night, on NBC!!!
**Longhorn** JBL enters the arena in his limo, as we fade out to a commercial, before the main event.
Main Event:
United States Championship Match:
John Bradshaw Layfield vs. The Rock
Long main event, with the Cabinet being ejected from ringside before the bell, as The Rock tries to fight them off on his way to the ring. This leaves JBL on top early on, but The Rock soon comes back into it, and tees of on JBL with right hands, eventually sending the champion over the top rope, to the floor with a clothesline, heading into a commercial.
After the commercial, we return with Rock now in full control over JBL. He comes close with a few near falls, before Layfield comes back after exposing a turnbuckle, which Rock ran right into, allowing JBL to roll him up for a near fall. Layfield takes over for a short period, coming close with a swinging neck breaker. This match breaks down on the outside again, with Rock fighting back. JBL tries to leave through the crowd, and save his title by count out, but the referee decides to waive the count out ruling, and allows the match to break down further. Rock takes too long though in beating on Layfield, and this allows JBL to score with a low blow, with the referees attention diverted elsewhere. Bradshaw takes Rock onto the announce table, and goes for a power bomb, but Rock doesnt go up for it, and pulls himself free, rakes the eyes, and NAILS A ROCK BOTTOM!!!
Both men are spark out after the Rock Bottom through the table for a few moments, with Rock eventually the first to recover, and slowly, he climbs back into the ring, whilst JBL tries to crawl AWAY from the ring, going into the crowd, again trying to keep his belt anyway he can!!! Now, as the referee tries to get JBL back into the ring, we see
Luther Reigns
come from the entrance way, sprint into the ring, and goes to clothesline The Rock out of his boots, but Rock somehow manages to duck it, and hits a spine buster on Reigns!!! Now, The Rock throws off his elbow pad, and looks to go for the Peoples Elbow, running off one side, runs off the other, comes back AND EATS SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!!!
HBK stands over Rock, smiling, and looks around, soaking up the boos.
Meanwhile, in the crowd, we now see Cade and Jindrak helping Layfield back to the ring, with the referee looking confused. HBK drags Luther from the ring, and they hide by the apron, as the DX Duo help JBL into the ring, where Layfield rolls onto The Rock, and the referee, who looks bewildered, but has seen nothing can only count the pin fall, 1...2...3!!!
Winner: John Bradshaw Layfield
JBL lucks himself into another title defence, keeping the belt one more time, whilst DX gather at the top of the ramp, congratulating each other on a job well done. The Bashams run to the ring, and help their leader from the squared circle, with JBL hugging the title belt.
Meanwhile, The Rock comes to his senses in the ring, and realises what has happened. He drags himself up a little, and hangs by the second rope, looking up the ramp at a smiling DX, with HBK mockingly waving at The Great One, before mouthing See You Saturday, just like Rock said to him on Monday night.
Official Card for WWE Saturday Nights Main Event:
11th February 2006
Arrowhead Pond; Anaheim
Event Music:
P.O.D; Lights Out
World Heavyweight Championship; Steel Cage Match:
John Cena vs. Edge
Cruiserweight Championship Match:
Jamie Noble vs. Paul London
Womens Championship Match:
Trish Stratus vs. Lita
Raw vs. Smackdown; Showcase of Talent:
The Undertaker
Triple H
Race Against Time; 5 Minute Challenge:
Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit each have one five minute period to scores as many pin fall or submission victories as they can.
Carlitos Cabana:
With Guests;
Shawn Michaels
The Rock
And The Return of Stone Cold Steve Austin
Feel free to leave predictions for the show, which I hope to post on Friday, and will be posted in the form of a Raw or Smackdown. Full promos, recapped matches. Also, I'll be debuting the first few match banners for Wrestle Mania which have kindly been made by Chain Gang Red.
Current Card for WWE Wrestle Mania XXII:
26th March 2006
MGM Grand Garden Arena; Las Vegas, Nevada
Event Music:
Shinedown; Shed Some Light & Atmosphere
WWE Championship Match:
Brock Lesnar vs. Chris Benoit
World Heavyweight Championship Match:
John Cena
Edge vs. Randy Orton
United States Championship;
John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Matt Hardy
Match of the Millennium:
Kurt Angle vs. Bret Hart
Heat Results:
Tyson Tomko defeated a local jobber
The Hurricane defeated Antonio
The DX Duo defeated Roadkill & Danny Doring
Batista defeated Rhyno
Velocity Results:
Funaki defeated William Regal
A.F.A defeated The Basham Brothers
Chris Jericho defeated Lance Storm
Being The Booker
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Re: Being The Booker
Great opening promo with Benoit and Lesnar signing the contract. Lesnar & Heyman are very cocky, and Benoit will definately win at Wrestlemania. Should be a match to look foward to.
Tajiri beats Matt Morgan. No surprise there.
Triple H promo. Not sure what he's in store for, but it should be good.
Matt Hardy beats Maven and Snitsky. Looks like a JBL vs. Hardy feud on its way.
Benoit beats Sylvan, and Lesnar comes out. A Five Minute Challenge at SNME? Hmm. Interesting. More build up for the WM main event.
Short promo with Noble and London. Should be a good match at SNME. I think and hope London will win, but with The Cabinet on Noble's side, it's very unpredictable.
Best promo of the night here. And it's no surprise. It IS Chris Jericho.
Jericho not going for a title at Mania. Hmmm. My guess is that he'll face Undertaker...?
Nice hype for SNME, which I look foward to.
Main event is very good. The Rock almost won the title, but Luther Reigns tried to interfere, but was taken out. Superkick by Shawn Michaels, and JBL retains his title! The Rock vs. Shawn Michaels will definately take place at WrestleMania 22.
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Cocoa Locale cakes?
- eoj May 24, 2007 08:31 AM
I've tried (and loved) the cupcakes at Cocoa Locale, but how are the cakes? One friend told me that she tried them at Esperanza (she was pretty sure that Cocoa Locale supplied them because the cookies and brownies were the same) and that they had too much icing.
Too much icing? Is there such a thing? Is this icing not the sole reason to eat cake?
Seriously, having tried manyof the cakes, they are excellent. My favorites are: Blueberry lemon cake (fabulous), Red Velvet (if you see it, grab it, the best ever. She doesn't use much food colouring, she gets the red colour from beets, and so it is healthier than the regular red velvet cake which has tonnes of red food dye in it). and the chocolate orange cake (yummmmm).
I tried the chocolate mint cake too. Normally I hate chocolate mint, but her version is very tasty, as it tastes like real mint (not like toothpaste). I was very pleasantly surprised, and would definitely get it again.
Again, I ask, too much icing?????
re: FrenchPeach
A southern US specialty. Basically, a fine-crumb layer cake flavoured with cocoa, coloured a bright red (usually with red food colouring but traditionally with beet juice) and iced with a gooey white frosting. Cocoa Locale's version tastes strongly of cocoa, is a darker and duller red than many (due to the high proportion of cocoa and the use of beet juice, I'd guess), is less sweet than many, is not particularly fine-crumbed and is iced with cream cheese frosting. It's a winner and has quickly become one of the boutique's most requested items.
Last weekend, Reema had a key lime cake that was, of course, absolutely gorgeous.
re: FrenchPeach
Red velvet cake is a cake made with cocoa to give a chocolate flavour, but it is dyed red (usually with red food colouring) to give a funky colour. The icing is usually a cream-cheese based icing (like the stuff on carrot cake). The lady at cocoa locale uses beets to give the colour (but don't worry, there is no residual beet taste)
I believe it is a southern U.S. specialty.
re: bakersdelight
I totally agree. I would eat her icing out of a large mixing bowl with a spoon very happily. And then I would probably die of an icing overdose, but hey, it's a good way to go.
Lol...seriously if the icing is good, is there such a thing as too much of a good thing?
Again, I don't like cakes that are made of flour so much. I love mousse, cheesecakes etc. But Cocoa Locale has got me eating cake AND CUPCAKES.
I haven't tried as many as moh but i love their ginger/lemon cake & the chocolate chai.
Saying that, I haven't noticed that many of a variety of cakes as moh has written about...
re: kit
I must admit, I am a bit of a regular. If you saw my belly, you'd understand.... The close proximity of Cocoa Locale to my home is a good, but bad thing...
She rotates the type of cake depending on season. However, I bet she'd be nice enough to take requests. If you like red velvet, it is definitely worth requesting, or just asking when she is next making them. yummmmm
I've since tried the spicy chocolate cake ... it's amazing. very rich, but absolutely delicious!
re: jordan.n
I got a chance to try her chocolate zucchini cake, in a mini bundt format. It was moist and chocolatey, but light at the same time. There were little dots of raisins in it that exploded in my mouth. The overall effect was decadent, but the cake never got sickly sweet. The lady does magic.
Attached is a photo of the beauty
re: wilfred
Agreed 100%! I finally went there today for the first time and had the chocolate-chai cake - unbelievably dense, rich, complex and absolutely delicious. Not too sweet and utterly enjoyable. I don't know what took me so long, but I will definitely be back!
re: cherylmtl
Everything that woman touches turns to deliciousness! I'm pretty sure there's nothing she can't make taste good. I highly, highly, HIGHLY suggest the vanilla lavender. It's so obscenely good that I can't even describe it. I'm actually going to have to go there tomorrow and get one. So help me, God, I need one of those tasty treats.
re: killedwithkarate
I just finished a second slice of the spicy chocolate cake (which today, is called Birthday cake for me). It's my fave from there. Hubby also picked up a vanilla cupcake and well, okay, I had to eat that too.
Hey, Cheryl and KP - did you have that cake in honour of my BD?? LOL
re: maisonbistro
Funny, huh? Hey, too bad we didn't bump into each other (and the other Chowhounders who went yesterday) - we could have had an impromptu cupcake taste-off!
re: killedwithkarate
Actually, I would have gotten the vanilla lavender but she didn't have any small ones today - so I had to console myself with the red velvet...
And happy birthday, maisonbistro!
re: carswell
That sounds awesome. I've definitely never seen it, but I'll be on particular lookout now.
Need some advice: I tried the key lime pie, the red velvet and the ginger cookie (all within 7 days I must confest)... and I was thinking of the Chocolate Chai for this sunday... is that good choice? Whats her best-seller of all time... which cake is gonna make me cry :)
re: wilfred
Vanilla lavender is my favorite. If no avail, I think spicy chocolate is better than chocolate chai. Not that chocolate chai is bad :)
Too bad she runs out very early. With my work killing me, I rarely have the time go to her shop, except for sundays (where she usually runs out around 2). But perhaps this is good, because otherwise I might indulge myself almost every day.
re: emerilcantcook
What's wrong with indulging every day huh???? Just because I'm going to be fat like a pig - just joking. We nearly polished off our small spicy chocolate a deux, I devoured the vanilla lavendar cupcake myself - there are some things a woman just can't share with her husband!! and tomorrow I am picking up 3 more cakes for the family version of my birthday celebration. I reserved a strawberry shortcake, spicy chocolate, and ummmm, oh darn, can't remember the third. 2 small, 1 medium all for $33 - not only ridiculously delicious but also incredibly reasonable - cheap I would even say.
re: maisonbistro
Does the vanilla lavender come in a cupcake format now? I am excited!
re: emerilcantcook
Uh huh. And it's dangerous. Vewy vewy dangerous.
re: maisonbistro
I thought the vanilla cupcake was just plain vanilla.
re: maisonbistro
thanks guys, i will definitely pick up a vanilla lavendar and a chocolate chai and report back..
re: wilfred
Oh, guys, I've been wanting to go to Cocoa Locale for a while now. Now that you gave awesome recommendations, I'm determined to go! Do you guys know if it's reachable by metro?
re: gremlin2
The closest stations would be Laurier or Mont-Royal, from where it's about 20 minutes by foot.
You can hop the 51 bus from Laurier (or heading eastward from Snowdon, UdeM or Édouard-Montpetit) or the 11 or 97 from Mont-Royal over to Parc, then walk a couple of blocks south or north respectively.
From Place des Arts station, you can take the 80 bus to Parc and Villeneuve (1 minute from the store) or the 129 to Parc and Mont-Royal (5 minutes from the store). You can also catch the southbound 80 at Jean-Talon station and the southeastbound 129 at Côte Ste-Catherine station.
Check out the Tous Azimuts feature at the STM's website. It'll calculate the shortest trajectory from where you are to where you want to go at whatever time of day you specify. www.stcum.qc.ca/English/a-somm.htm
re: carswell
The bus 55 from St Laurent station also goes close. There is a stop at to St Laurent and Villeneuve, which is a short walk to her store at Parc and Vileneuve.
I finally tried her lemon-coconut cupcakes. For the last few months, they were always sold out when I was there, but this time they were the only available items in display around 2:30 on a Saturday. I am never a fan of coconut in desserts, but Reema again did her magic and made these light and not extremely coconuty. Fantastic combination.
re: emerilcantcook
Okay so here's a not so glowing review. Had the Strawberry shortcake, the orange cream (like a creamsicle) and the necessary spicy chocolate. The first two I was not that impressed at all with. They were basically vanilla cakes, with vanilla icing and a few strawberries for the first and some orange flavour for the second. Don't get me wrong, they weren't horrible or anything, there just weren't what I have come to expect from her cakes. That being said, the quality of the ingredients and the simple beautiful presentation are still notable. I just wasn't overly impressed with the tastes. The spicy chocolate was again fantastic.
re: maisonbistro
Haven't tried the strawberry shortcake. While I'm not blown away by the orangesicle, it's very popular, especially with children, which has to be one of the reasons why it's often on offer.
A flavour I like and that no one has mentioned in this thread is lemon olive oil.
re: carswell
Never there when I go or call to reserve someting. Must keep trying. Must try them all. Must eat cake.
re: maisonbistro
I have it on the best of authorities that the raspberry rose cake will be making a reappearance today (Sunday).
re: carswell
Ya think there will be a line up????
Last one there is a rotten egg!
re: maisonbistro
Aghh! I've already made my weekly trip (I have a rule, must only eat products once a week, otherwise I'd be there every day)
Please please please give report on the raspberry rose cake so we can all enjoy vicariously....
re: carswell
carswell, that is evil, pure unadulterated evil.
It's 11:51, and I am tempted to join the queue (i live too darn close)
But now my partner is threatening to not make his cranberry chocolate chip walnut cookies if I go... YOU SEE? YOU SEE WHY THE RULE IS IN PLACE????
re: maisonbistro
maisonbistro, haven't forgotten about the recipe, but my hubbie has been playing with the recipe. He's been watching too much Alton Brown and Hester Blumenthal. But I must say his last batch from this Sunday (in place of the Cocoa Locale cake) was fabulous, so as soon as he finishes writing in the new details to his recipe, I can pass it along. BTW how was the cake????
re: moh
"BTW how was the cake?"
It lived up to my fond memory. Saying it's a vanilla cake studded with raspberries and subtly perfumed with rose doesn't begin to do justice to its balance of sweet and tart, bland and bright, fruit and flower, or to convey its uber-homey quality -- what I was trying to get at by describing it as "like something you wish your grandmother had made." Faced with such riches, who can choose between them? But it may be the cake that best captures Reema's special genius.
re: carswell
Mental note: next time Carswell gives me an excuse to go to Cocoa Locale twice in one week (Sunday's the first day of the week...) just do it. And of course, today is Tuesday, and she's closed, and so I'll have to wait at least 24 hours...
re: moh
OK, you guys, you are making me seriously doubt myself. I tried Cocoa Locale a few months ago and although I wanted to love it, I just didn't. I got 2 cupcakes, the vanilla and the chocolate chai, at the end of the day. Reema was indeed super nice. The vanilla cupcake had some background flavor (?lavender) that I didn't like and the icing seemed a bit old(?) and the chocolate chai seemed delicious at first but as I had more, it felt too dense yet crumbly at the same time, with a heavy aftertaste. I could not finish it. Did I just get a bad batch or had they sat out too long? Hearing all these raves I am tempted to go again and give it another shot. Maybe the cakes are the way to go? I prefer simple flavors, maybe plain vanilla or plain chocolate. Does Reema do that? Although raspberry rose sounds like a great combo. I've had great cupcakes in the US (San Fran and NYC) but I didn't feel Cocoa Locale was that...gasp... special. Please don't hate me and tell me what I should try there to join in all the love for Reema and her goods! :)
re: hungryann
Listen, no need for doubt, people can have different tastes, and that's ok. It may very well be that the chocolate chai is too dense for your liking, there is no question that it is a very dense rich cupcake. I also like light fluffy cupcakes, and so there is no need to feel you're missing the boat. There is more than one boat! If you like simple flavours, then it may be worth trying the red velvet cake. This is a great cake. Her chocolate orange cake is also very nice, it does not have the same flower-based flavours or strong spice flavours that some of the other cakes have. I find the orange flavour of this cake to be very subtle, so it might be less overpowering than the lavender flavours in the vanilla products, and the chai/chile flavours in the chocolate cakes. In the summer, her blueberry lemon cake is really very nice, one of my favorites. I also had her apple crumble cake, it was also excellent. But goodness, if they aren't to your taste, don't worry! Leaves more for the rest of us! And more power to you if you can resist them. I've put on 5 pounds since she opened up....
re: moh
A recipe for Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies has been split to the Home Cooking board - you can find it here:
re: carswell
Just got my paws on one of the raspberry-rose cakes! just as you described it! My partner found the icing a bit sweet, but I liked it just fine. I thought the tart raspberries balanced the sweetness well. And the vanilla is so perfect. Went very well with a nice vanilla-scented black tea. An ideal way to spend a cold grey afternoon.
Oh, important information: Reema will be open on Christmas eve which is a Monday, closed X-mas day then open the regular days the week after. But then SHE IS CLOSED FOR ALL OF JANUARY. So prepare for one month off, just in time for all of us to go on our post-holiday diets. I don't know if this is good or bad. Between this and Bombay Choupati being closed until near the end of January, I don't know what I'll eat.
(Just kidding, there is plenty to eat.)
OK: RUN DON'T WALK! Just tried the eggnog cake! Vanilla cake base flavoured with eggnog and spices, and a cream cheese icing. OMG! She really manages to capture the luxurious eggnog experience in cake form. I might even like it better than the red velvet (blasphemy...) Don't forget she is closed all of January. I suspect we'll have to go back again before the weekend, thus breaking the once a week rule.
re: hungryann
As I recall, she's open this Saturday, Sunday and Monday till she sells out (which was about 2 p.m. on Monday, the 24th) and then is closing for January. You can always call and ask: 514 271-7162.
re: hungryann
We got the small cake for $8 and it is enough to serve 4-6 people (But the way we eat it, 2 large servings for two). Then she has her bigger size cake, which can serve 8-10 people. I always err on the side of less people, the cakes are pretty popular...
Chocolate Orange with Christmas spices? you've got to be kidding... I didn't see that! Now I'll have to cry until I get solace through the last half of the eggnog cake.
re: moh
Haven't tried the eggnog cake but took a seasonal CL cake to dinner a few nights ago and everybody -- including grandparents, fussy kids and the I-never-eat-desserters -- swooned: chocolate orange with Christmas spices. I should have known we were in for a treat because Reema, modesty personified, let slip that she was really pleased with how it had turned out. What's crazy is that not only am I not normally a cake fan, I've never liked dessert spice mixtures (pumpkin pie, spice cake, gingerbread, eggnog and kin all get a big bleh from me), yet there I was wondering whether to fight for thirds.
re: mainsqueeze
I snagged the last one today and we will have it on New Year's Day. I hope it won't disappoint. Reema said it would hold fine until then by storing it in the fridge and then letting it sit out 12-18 hours at room temp. She is closed tomorrow unfortunately otherwise I would have delayed getting it until then.
re: hungryann
we had the second half of the eggnog cake 2 days after purchase and it was still great, I think you'll be ok.
So I tried to sell Reema on offering the eggnog cake regularly, but it turns out she uses a lot of eggnog in the batter (as the main liquid) and so this cake really is dependent on the availability of eggnog. When we suggested she consider making her own eggnog, she was justifiably reluctant!
Can't believe I am saying this but, I had a bad Cocoa Locale moment today.
Finally went there early enough to score the notorious red velvet, made a nice cup of coffee and sat down to writing, hoping that the cake will inspire me out of my writers block. Got a bite. Uh oh! Didn't feel it...Got another... Still not getting the love... The cake was almost tasteless, no cocoa taste at all and the icing was nothing special (and if you may, a little bit too sour even for a cream cheese frosting). I felt odd; I felt betrayed. So a few hours later I tried another slice to see if my mind was playing games with me. It was still exceptionally ordinary. Don't take me wrong, it still tasted "homemade" , but it didn't have any of the complexity of other cakes I tasted from this little boutique. So I waited for my better half to come home and try it as well. He said: the cake is pretty bad, but the icing is fine.
Just fine...
It is ironic, just last week I had a Jeffrey Steingarten moment with one of her vanilla cupcakes. I bit it into half, and looked at it closely, smelled it, and even thought about sending it into a lab in Switzerland (just like Jeff would do) for a full chemical analysis to crack the mystery behind that frosting; perhaps a ph test and humidity level analysis of her bakery, if not a narcotics report. So I am hoping that this is just an "off day". Or perhaps my disappointment was due to my expectations about the red velvet. We are not talking about her Valhrona cakes for sure, but I think even a old school homey cake like red velvet should still taste like cocoa. And a cake from Cocoa Locale should always taste heavenly. So... booo!
re: emerilcantcook
I'd suggest that the next time you're there, explaining your predicament (or repeating your post, but in person). I am 100% positive that Reema will not only apologize, but explain, and then let you know that she had a 'feeling' about them as well.
re: zekesgallery
Bonne idee. But she is so cute, I don't want to break her heart. Though, it just occurred to me that she might be reading the board already.
If then, I still love your cakes Reema!
But perhaps next time, I will pass the red velvet and try that key lime cake.
re: emerilcantcook
Cute but tuff.
The red velvet normally tastes of cocoa. FWIW, the last time I had it I found the frosting sourer than usual.
Key lime cake. Mmm. I felt so embarrassed the one time I bought it. Took it (the biggest size) -- along with a homemade chickpea salad, I hasten to add -- to a potluck where other people had brought a whole array of nice homemade desserts. The cake was gone five minutes after I set it out. The other desserts sat pretty much untouched as people were asking "any more of that cake?"
re: carswell
I agree; cute but tuff...there's clearly some edge and business savvy under those colourful aprons (perhaps also caused by a busy baking schedule: no time to chitchat when there is deliciousness to create!)
For what it's worth, I love the cakes, cupcakes and spicy chili brownie, but was underwhelmed by the red velvet (esp in light of how much it had been hyped on the board). Maybe we both bought from the same batch?
Key lime cake, though = sublime, and every variation of chocolate (lavender and orange are our favourites) cannot be beat.
re: emerilcantcook
I've got to think you got a bad batch, i had a cake recently, very freshly made, and it was delicious! But maybe you are just not a fan of red velvet - nothing wrong with that! Still, the fact that you found the cake actually bad makes me wonder about the batch.
The red velvet is certainly never been about over the top chocolate. For that, you need to stick to the actual chocolate cakes. I would agree her cream cheese icing tends a little more to the sour side, but that is why I like it. I find many cream cheese icings way too sweet.
Anyone seen the blueberry lemon cake recently???
re: cherylmtl
Funny that I just wrote that yesterday, because today she had raspberry rose cakes! And, of course, I bought one. Now I can hardly wait for dessert.
re: emerilcantcook
I don't think she reads these boards. When I was there last Friday, I asked her if she was aware of the Chowhound "chatter" of her opening up shop in NDG. She said that she was not aware & "Uh ... no" to opening in NDG. I then tried her lemon coconut cupcakes & was just blown away. Moist & delicious ... huge lemon taste, subtle coconut taste & great icing. Also brought home a chocolate chili cake ... once it came to room temperature I cut a slice, tasted it & was immediatley transported to my happy place. I love Reema!
re: RhondaB
I don't think she reads these food boards on any type of regular basis(she has no time), but I did ask her is she would ever consider opening a second location, just after the discussion here(I didn't mention Chowhound or that it would be in NDG).
Reema now has a web site: http://www.cocoalocale.com/
It is no more than an opening page for now, but wouldn't that be wonderful if she started posting "tomorrow's cake menu", just like Fuchsia does with the lunch specials? I am going to ask her next time if she is interested in doing this, but it might take a while because I just finished up a slice of my monthly allowance.
re: emerilcantcook
I finally made it to Cocoalocale yesterday, I think she beats all the other cupcake places I've tried ; I had a simple lemon cupcake, and brought home a ginger cookie, still untouched, I'm saving it for today's tea break.
There she was, putting butter in her big mixer, really a hands on operation.
re: superbossmom
fwiw, I had a hard time digesting both bakery items, eaten one day apart.
Way too much butter, I think. Much tastier than other bakeries though.
re: emerilcantcook
Darnit, the site is no longer working. I wanted to find out if I could order cakes for a party this month (January) but from this thread it looks like she goes on vacation in January.
How's a girl supposed to order a good cake for a January b-day!! pish
re: TheSnowpea
The store will reopen on February 3.
Though they're quite different in style, good cakes can also be found at Les Saveurs du Plateau and Fous Desserts, both on Laurier East.
re: carswell
mmhyeah we may indeed travel to the Plateau: NDG pâtisseries have failed to impress in the past.
re: carswell
Keep in mind that Fous Desserts will be closed next week, I believe they re-open only on the 20th.
re: emerilcantcook
Besides gingerbread, her seasonal offering includes eggnog and the fabulous chocolate orange with Christmas spices. She said she expects to be sold out by noon or early afternoon on Wednesday.
re: carswell
I went by at opening time and there was already a small line. I picked up a lemon olive oil cake, decorated with edible flowers. It's really fantastic. It has that perfect density of good Southern U.S. pound cake, but much more flavorful. The frosting is primo. Not too cloying with the perfect sweetness. A little more lemon wouldn't have hurt things, but that's really nitpicking. I can see why she's popular.
I don't want to start a panic, but...
In a drive-by cake eating session, as I come in and go out of the city, I was reminded that Cocoa Locale is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week (Dec. 29-31), and then she is closed for one whole month!!! So if you need your cake fix, get there in the next few days...
Today there was a new flavour (at least to me): apple-cinnamon cake. Not very sweet vanilla layer cake studded with apple chunks (I'm guessing dried apples) and covered with a tangy, subtly cinnamony cream cheese icing. Simple but greater than the sum of its parts. Worth the detour.
re: carswell
Another new flavor was the orange-date-vanilla. A vanilla cake with date chunks, and some orange-vanilla icing. A little sweeter than her usual cakes, but more complex than her regular orange ones. I wouldn't call this one a masterpiece, but if you eat her cakes once a week and get bored with the classics, it is a nice change of pace.
re: carswell
We must have just missed each other. ;-) I was there this afternoon and got a chocolate-orange for the first time. I remarked to Reema that if I had had two clones of myself, I would have also picked up that apple-cinnamon as well as a lemon-olive oil. Glad you got to enjoy one.
re: Maximilien
I saw that too! Poor Reema! Get your flu shots everyone!
re: Maximilien
So is Reema recovered? I'm planning on getting some cakes Sunday.
re: sweettoothMTL
this is a late reply, but in case anyone's wondering... i went this Saturday, she was just as cute and jolly as ever :)
re: nonpareils
Yeah thanks, I was there at noon Sunday and got my Key lime pie!
Just in from a shopping trip that included a stop at Cocoa Locale, which didn't have the chocolate-orange cake with Christmas spices but did have a "gingerbread" cake that Reema promised would convert even a spice cake sceptic like me.
The business hours have been changed for the holidays. Exceptionally, the store will be open Monday and Tuesday of this week and next. Specifically, from today through the 24th, then closed the 25th and 26th, then open from Sunday, the 27th, through Thursday, the 31st, after which the shop will close and not reopen until February.
Does anyone know whether Reema takes special cupcake orders for larger quantities, such as making mini cupcakes or offering a discount on the regular cupcakes? I know that she's closed for the next month but I'm shopping around for prices for a a friend's birthday in March. Thank you.
re: jellybelly25
Last spring, friends tried to order a bunch (like 40 or 50) for a big birthday party. They contacted Cocoa Locale and were told the limit's two dozen. Would be surprised if anyone were offered a discount.
re: carswell
Thanks, carswell.
re: jellybelly25
Clever Cupcakes specialize in large quantities and they're really yummy - I bought some at a craft fair a few months ago.
re: kpzoo
I was considering their cupcakes as well as those from ShiShi, they look great, and Bake Sale Girl, who won for best taste at the cupcake camp. Anyone tried the other two?
re: jellybelly25
Other possibility... "Itsi-bitsi"
we've ordered there for our kid b'day.
(Honestly, I don't see the big fuss for cupcakes. Muffins with sugar on top)
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re: jellybelly25
I had the dulce de leche cupcake from ShiShi at Cupcake Camp and it was *amazing*. (My hubby and his friend agreed. I bought extras of it, that's how good it was.) If their other flavours are as good as that one was, I think you'll be very pleased! You could probably arrange to try a few flavours before buying a mass quantity...
re: jellybelly25
I ordered around 80 this summer. No discount, though I didn't inquire.
re: thelonious777
Thank you for the information.
re: jellybelly25
She made 50 for me for my wedding. We had half chocolate-chai and half vanilla. I think it cost about $130 and I only ordered them about a week or two in advance. They were fabulous tasting and beautiful.


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Evidence Based Social Media?
There has been a bit of hubbub in the social media world after a study on professional usage of social media was published by small business community, Mantra last week. Looking at 1,200 of their users, Mantra has concluded that while small businesses are beginning to spend more time using social media, they still don't see enough value to dedicate exclusive resources to it, with 61% of those surveyed saying they see no return on investment from their social media efforts.
Clearly, if your passion (and career) center around social media marketing and use, studies like this are not things you want circulating the Internet. Social media marketer and blogger, Mark Schaffer, issued a response to Mantra's report, citing a narrow sample group among its issues. Looking beyond this particular study, the value of social media is called into question quite often. Yes, the effect of social media outreach can be difficult to see, but it is certainly there. Which begs the question, how do you define and measure the value of social media?
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Have you ever felt like the order of posts on your Facebook News Feed follow no rhyme nor reason? Perhaps you've been perplexed that older posts were surfacing at the top of your feed. Have you questioned how that close friend could possibly be able to post that often? As explained in a very helpful infographic from beta social media publishing tool, PostRocket, the Facebook News Feed actually follows some complex rules.
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5 New Years Resolutions for Physical Therapists
At the conclusion of each calendar year, people make 'New Years Resolutions' in anticipation of the new year. While typically these resolutions are based on self-improvement goals, the new year is a good time to reflect upon your practice's progress over the past year and plan how you want your business to develop in 2013.
1. Engage in social media
Social media is the easiest way to make your mark online. This year, make it a goal to utilize the big three social media tools; LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter on a consistent basis.
2. Facebook. Make a Facebook page for your clinic, continually update it, and encourage your patients to like it.
3. Get on Twitter. Create an account and follow other physical therapy related accounts. Stay up to date on the latest industry news, enter into conversations with other therapists, practices, etc. and create, discover and share your ideas with others.
4. Update your LinkedIn. Create an account for your clinic and join physical therapy related groups, connect with other practitioners, participate in discussions and establish your credibility as a practitioner.
5. Blog. This year, make it a goal to enter the blogosphere and share what you know through a blog. There is no point in being skilled in your profession if you people don't know about your skills. For physical therapists, blogging is a great way to promote your clinical expertise and increase the overall awareness of your practice. For your patients, your blog can answer any questions they may have about their diagnosis, help explain the treatment plans, and explain the rehabilitation process in greater detail through introducing video posts or detailed content. Blogging will allow you to reach a wider audience and improve your online visibility, thus improving your reputation as a physical therapist.
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The social media world was abuzz last week when Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's sister Randi (former head of marketing for the company) mistakenly posted a family photo to her entire Facebook following rather then just select friends. She was not aware this had happened until the photo was Tweeted publicly by one of her followers. Ms. Zuckerberg was none too happy and a Twitter scuffle about social media etiquette ensued.
Since the photo was not intended for public viewing, I won't post it to avoid further propagation. You can view both the photo and Tweets here, however (kudos to Mark for keeping the signature hoodie on even at Christmas dinner). Both parties deleted the photo and Tweets, however many news outlets and websites captured them prior. While Randi is a person of interest in the tech world, this just goes to show that things posted online never really go away, even if you delete them.
How Visible Are You Online?
Think of the last new patient you treated- how did they find you? Chances are they probably searched for your services online. As practice management guru Dennis Bush points out in our PT TV episode on referrals, the majority of younger patients, who often do not have a primary care physician, are turning online to find healthcare providers. Even those patients who are referred by a doctor will do a quick Google search to size up their suggestion. And informed patients in direct access states are skipping the prescription all together and searching directly for you.
Needles to say social media has become a very important aspect of a successful PT career and practice. Social media platforms are increasingly powerful networking tools, giving you a tremendous opportunity to build your practice, source new patients, score your dream job and manage your online reputation. Here are some tips to help you boost your visibility and build brand and credibility
Be Alert. Be Proactive.
Ignorance isn't bliss for PTs online. It is critical to pay attention to and improve how you are being represented online. Even if you are not very active on social media sites, content about you and your practice is likely on the internet. You can protect your reputation by ensuring that patients and doctors who search for you find good information rather than negative reviews and comments. Here's how to get started:
Twitter As a Tool
Unless you are a living version of TV's MacGyver who can get just about anything done with a paper clip and a stick of gum, you utilize a variety of tools to gain a specific outcome. Hammers are best used for driving nails, Thera-Bands for resistive exercises, your EMR for scheduling, billing and documentation. This is exactly how I suggest you look at using Twitter. There are a number of things that Twitter is really good at facilitating, particularly for PTs.
UNClutter your Content
We had the pleasure of sitting down with some practice management experts at the APTA's annual Private Practice Section conference in Las Vegas this weekend to discuss some of their tips and tricks for an episode of PT TV. One of their main reasons for using Twitter? Finding content. All agreed that Twitter has replaced an inbox of newsletter subscriptions and bulky RSS readers as their go-to way to find and sort through content.
Under the Influence: Why PTs Should Care About Social Scoring
Move over GRE and NPTE, there's a new career impacting score that demands your attention. Your online influence. Websites, like Klout and Kred, are now in the business of assigning a number to your social media usage. In turn, marketers are using these ratings to gain attention from social media's elite, often rewarding them quite well, from free plane tickets to VIP passes into Las Vegas nightclubs.
If you're suddenly having flashbacks to the popularity contest that was high school, you aren't alone. Many consumers and even industry insiders have spoken out against these scoring systems, claiming they only benefit advertisers. While no one in our office would say no to an all expenses paid trip to Sin City, this is not why we think you should be paying attention to online scoring systems. What measuring online influence really boils down to is how findable and approachable you are online. This is how you acquire loyal advocates, whether they be colleagues or patients singing your praises. And the good news is, now is just the time to make your mark.
Social Media, The Great Equalizer
Mark Shaffer, author of Return on Influence and self-proclaimed influence obsessive, has been quoted in the New York Times and featured on MSNBC as a marketing expert. This wasn't always the case. A few years ago, he says, you would have never heard of Mark Shaffer. What changed? Just one thing: "I am able to create, and move, my content."


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The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 2 cents overnight to $3.65 and the price has fallen 17 cents in the past 12 days.
Gas prices tend to fall at this time of year because refiners make a cheaper blend of gasoline for the cooler months, and people drive fewer miles.
This year, tepid economic growth means the chance of slower than normal demand, which is why gasoline futures have plunged 12 percent in less than two weeks, including a 6-cent drop Tuesday to $2.59 per gallon.
That could mean a few more dollars in consumers' pockets by the holidays.
AAA predicted Monday that the average price of gas should be down to between $3.25 and $3.40 by Thanksgiving.
The average was $3.32 a gallon on Thanksgiving last year.
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the last light of sunset | Vilhelm Hammershoi
Posted on 4 February 2014
The modernity of his pictures has been languishing for a long time in the shadow of oblivion but today this modernity is clearly visible. If there is a line that joins Vermeer and Hopper that line is called Vilhelm Hammershoi. But beware, because it's a line that reaches us. And silently creeps into our heart.
"He is not one of those one need talk about in a rush. His work is long and slow and at whatever moment one turns to it, it will always offer ample reason to talk about the most crucial and fundamental things in art." (Rainer M. Rilke, 1905 )