GLOW Open Casting Call!Oh shit this will be hot. ;D
The 1980's TV sensation is getting ready to cast a new generation of GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) girls to take part in an incredible journey! If you think you have what it takes, show up in person!
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Between 4-6 PM
Big Vision Entertainment
14431 Hamlin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
818-779-0703
If you have questions, please Email: mikehartsfield@gmail.com (email is quickest and more effective than calling)
You do not need experience in professional wrestling to take part. We are looking for a very wide range of types and styles of people. You do not need to RSVP, jus' come on down!
Think you have what it takes? PROVE IT! We will see you there!!
View GLOW on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/glowrestling
View Big Vision Entertainment on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bigvisionentertainment
Source wrestlingworldnews.com
I don't know but I'm sure I will be cracking;D Yes I will as well. I was thinking they need a women's league. I just hope the wardrobes are skimpy, that's the most important thing to me right now. ;)
Brooke Hogan To Wrestle Reid Flair At Florida State FairThats pretty damn funny
By Michael Bluth
Jan 30, 2009 - 10:35:11 AM
Source: TampaBay.com
Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair are two of the biggest names in pro wrestling history. With their children making their way into the entertainment business, you knew it was only a matter of time before the second generation squared off in the ring.
According to TampaBay.com, Brooke Hogan and her VH1 handlers are shooting an episode of Brooke Knows Best at the Florida State Fair on February 6th. A deal for Brooke to wrestle at the event is "90 percent done" and her will be none other than Reid Flair. The match will take place in a circus tent after the last show of the day by Circus Hollywood.
The newspaper speculated that "The Hulkster and Co. are no doubt going to show up for those shenanigans." We'll keep you posted.
Hey Wolf nice to have you back
::) Good lord, i've never seen anyone that was a mark for themselves more than Bret Hart. He was a great worker, but he believes his own hype. Say what you want about Hogan, i'm not his biggest fan but he told a story in the ring. His problem is he's stuck in 1990 and can't or won't acknowledge that the business has changed.
Look at Wolfgang187...hhaahahaha hah U Paki Clown
looking good
Hulk Hogan Gets Into Heated Argument With Linda's Lawyer
By Brad Ingles
Mar 12, 2009 - 10:59:14 PM
Hulk Hogan and Raymond Rafool, Linda's lawyer, got in an argument after their court hearing earlier today. Before the hearing, Rafool asked for an autograph photo of Hogan for his son.
Hogan came in to court on crutches and asked the judge to allow him access to his $300,000 frozen marital assets in order to pay his lawyer bills, pending personal injury lawsuit for his son, and other business entanglements.
Hogan said he has $412,000 in his bank account and owes $312,000. He was then asked about the $1,000 he spends on transportation. "I use town cars," he said. "The town cars are much cheaper than the limos Linda and I used throughout our whole marriage."
Pinellas Circuit Judge George Greer agreed to free up $225,000 a month for three months.
After the hearing, Rafool answered a question by a reporter about financial compensation for John Graziano, and that is when Hogan interrupted.
"Are you gonna wrestle with me here?" Rafool yelled. "Then be quiet!"
"You've had your time to talk, you're done," he told Hogan.
"It's a free world," Hogan responded.
"No, it's not a free world," Rafool fired back. "It's called professionalism. It's called ethics."
"I hope your son enjoys the autograph you asked for," Hogan said. "Thank you, brother. Thank you, Hulkamaniac brother."
Watch Video Of Hulk Hogan & Lawyer Arguing
because of his little bratt son he's going broke.
He may lose everything he worked for his entire life because of his little wigger son, that sad!
Yea I know. Very sad. I hope Hogan is not one of the wrestlers that worked so hard his whole career to be broke when he is old like so many others. Maybe he will work wrestlmania.
Sim really let himself go..Any shots of when he's closer to the ground or right at impact? :D
According to a company source, Trish Stratus was in negotiations with WWE to take part in the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania this past Sunday, but only if she won the match. Once she was informed Santino Marella was going over, she rejected the offer.
Vince McMahon Frustrated With WWE Product
By Brad Ingles
Aug 2, 2009 - 1:23:49 AM
Since the recent injuries to WWE's top stars, Vince McMahon has been described as "on edge" and "unhappy with the product now." The lack of depth of main event talent is said to frustrate and worry Vince. WWE officials have been criticized for recent decisions and not working to elevate talent such as MVP and Jack Swagger. Both wrestlers have been highly praised and some have questioned why they were moved to Raw only to become midcarders.
Most within the company also feel the development system is doing a horrible job of producing ready talent, and the success in recruiting top athletes has declined.
Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Source: prowrestling.comlol exclusive to him. You mean the 3 moves that he does?
In an update to the earlier story on The Great Khali and Big Show's backstage fight over the weekend, apparently there has been some underlying heat between the two for some time now as Big Show has been upset that Khali uses some moves in the ring that Show feels should be exclusive to him "as a giant."
Another account of the fight says that they were arguing for a few minutes before Big Show threw the first punch. Khali blocked it "exactly like he does in the ring" and they began fighting. That's when Show slipped on someone's bag and went down. Khali then mounted him before they were broken up.
Some backstage felt that Big Show was at fault in the situation.
lol exclusive to him. You mean the 3 moves that he does?Ya really, ha ha ha....
-- As reported earlier, WWE cut a number of developmental talents over the weekend including Espiral (Sicodelico, Jr.), Kris Logan (Brian Cage), Aiden Frost (Jason Riggs), Troy Jackman (Ian Richardson) and Fletcher Chase (Jason Garrison). Apparently, WWE isn't through yet. It's being said that more cuts within developmental are expected. Stay tuned.Lillian has been screwing up a lot in the past year.
-- As seen last night on Raw, Lilian Garcia made a noticeable miscue by announcing a Triple Threat Match for the Number One Contendership to the WWE Divas Championship. However, there were only two Divas in the match — Alicia Fox and Gail Kim. Garcia addressed the announcing mishap this morning on her Twitter account.
Here's what she wrote down:
"Was told that it was going to be a Triple Threat match so that is what I announced. That's Live TV for ya. Only doing my job, cause I got told by the ref in the ring after my announcement that it was a singles match. Things not always what they seem." It's been speculated that some people backstage may have purposefully given her false information considering WWE has a history of making talent who are on their way out of the company look bad. While that may have been the case, as of early in the afternoon, WWE had plans for the Divas match to be a Triple Threat Match.
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Newsday has reported that Jack Foley, the father of TNA performer Mick Foley, passed away yesterday. He had been battling a very long illness. We would like to pass along our condolences to the Foley family.
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Former WCW U.S. and World Heavyweight Champion Bill Goldberg will not be a part of the upcoming Hulk Hogan Tour of Australia, according to his Twitter: Zero plans to join Hogan's Tour.....The old man wants all the $ for himself. Plus, 3 reality shows on tap.
Hulk Hogan's former attorneys are denying all charges and accusations against them.
Former WWE I-C and Women's Champion Chyna will be appearing at the Legends of the Ring on October 24th in Monroe, NJ
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-- Former WWE superstar Jeff Hardy is thanking fans for their support in the wake of his Friday arrest for drug trafficking. Hardy wrote a message on Twitter on Monday morning stating, "Thanks for your undying support-Love u guys!" He also encouraged his followers to add a "Twibbon" to their avatars, which is a small icon that allows Twitter users to show support for a particular cause. The description of Jeff Hardy's Twibbon icon reads, "To show Jeff Hardy that we all support him and love him no matter what. That we as fans stand beside him thru everything! If you are a Twitter user, visit Twibbon.com to add a Jeff Hardy Twibbon to your profile.
-- Brett DiBiase was described as a stud by at least one WWE source who said that he was more relaxed than his brother Ted when the camera was on. Mike DiBiase, the third brother, is said to have lots of potential, but he has lots of different problems and that is why he isn't currently with the company. The original idea in WWE was to team all three of them up and call them the "Billionaire Boys Society" playing off of Ted Sr.'s gimmick and making them very pompous.
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On her Facebook account, Former WWE/ECW Vixen Tammy "Sunny" Sytch had some rather harsh things to say regarding Lacey Von Erich's "less than stellar" TNA debut last week. Many online have criticized the clothesline she delivered to Taylor Wilde upon jumping the ring.
Sytch's original status update is as follows: "Tamara Lynn Sytch wants to know who else thought Lacey Von Erich's TNA debut was less than stellar?? Man, she stinks!"
Here are further comments she made regarding the TNA newcomer under her status update:
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "i mean, shes so bad, WWE fired her from developmental after 4 months... I thought TNA prided themselves on girls who could WORK!"
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "hey, it's not hard at all to LOOK hot...it's a lot harder to know how to work"
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "nope, not a single ounce of jealousy Tim...just wondering where the business that I grew up loving has gone. Talent just doesn't seem to matter anymore"
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "how can I be jealous of a disrespectful no-talent bimbo who is only in the business b/c she was born to a suicidal drug addict?"
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "no personal issue with her...it just aggrivates me when some get jobs and dont deserve it, when there are plenty of girls out there with looks and talent who should have those spots"
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "hey, I never relied on my looks for ANY job....think about it...I was one of the girls who was actually GOOD on the mike. I never said I was a wrestler...Im not. Never was. Never will be. do what I do for 20 years and you earn the right to critique the work of others...dont like it? Dont listen. Easy as that."
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "i agree.. Trish started a whole new era of women's wrestling.,I tell her that every time I see her...You see, I gladly give credit where credit is due.... but Lacey doesn't know how to handle herself in the ring, or out of the ring among her peers either...trust me, she's not a popular girl, for more reasons than one."
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "ok...so if Uncle Kevin says do it, does that make you good? If your uncle told you to be a plumber, would you be good at it?"
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "no, ive seen her work on indies that Ive been on...there's no helping that situation...she's bad. Candice was better than her."
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "I also heard she's walking around the locker room like she owns the place... Just wait til Kong gets a hold of that!"
Tamara Lynn Sytch: "the only thing she has going for her is her looks...its sad
Vince wanted to do a merchandising deal where WWE would get the rights to the Hulk Hogan and Hulkamania names.
Man, I can't believe Hulkster didn't jump at that one. ::)
edit: I wonder how accurate many of the TNA/Hogan stories out there really are.
He won't ever sell his own brand name thats he make a living. No one would ever buy tickets to go watch some guy name Terry wrestle....
Mickey Rourke Wants to Wrestle for WWE, Recap of McCool on 'Fifth Grader'rourke should wrestle flair for a years supply of geritol, got that vince can you say main event at wrestlemania. cha-ching.
By Marc Middleton
Nov 5, 2009 - 3:11:03 PM
Sources: PWInsider.com and The Sun
- Eric Sturrock sent the following: Michelle McCool was on Smarter Then a 5th grader. McCool fell back to $2,500 twice on the show. In the final question she had $12,000 going in. McCool went for the final question for $125,000 if she got it wrong she would fall down to $2,500. The question was "What Animal is featured on the great seal of the United States? McCool answered "The Great Seal". The correct answer was The Bald Eagle. The show donated $2500 to the Make A Wish Foundation for her. Wasn't McCool a school teacher?
- The UK Sun today reports that actor Mickey Rourke wants another shot with WWE. This time Rourke wants to wrestle. Apparently he wanted to wrestle Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 25 but a contract he had for Iron Man 2 filming prevented him from doing so.
Biographer Sandro Monetti, author of a new book about Rourke titled "Mickey Rourke: Wrestling with Demons" told the Sun:
"Mickey has great respect for WWE owner Vince McMahon and says he is the man who turned wrestling from a sport for fat guys in speedos to a contest for superfit athletes."
- Politico.com has an article up that paints former WWE CEO and United States Senate hopeful Linda McMahon in a very negative light. The article includes quotes from several former WWE employees, who say it would be downright wrong for McMahon to reach such a high position of power in the United States government. Here are some quotes:
Joanie "Chyna" Lauer: “If there is a race to Capitol Hill, I hope she gets knocked off before she even starts."
Bruno Sammartino: “I would not vote for her because I know what she contributed to the wrestling world with her husband. The vulgarity, the nudity, the profanity, all that kind of crap — it bothers me.”
Llarry Zbyszko: “If the people in Connecticut are stupid enough to elect Linda, that’s their problem."
Superstar Billy Graham: “This campaign is the height of hypocrisy. I believe the voters and citizens in Connecticut deserve to be told the truth. In no way does she have a rightful place in the U.S. Senate. The fact that we were out there experiencing trauma and drawing in untold millions for the company [means] we should have at least had some sort of health insurance.”
The Blue Meanie: "We’re the guys out there sacrificing ourselves. You’d think they’d throw us a bone. Sometimes you wondered if they saw their employees as humans or farm animals It was like being in the circus. You’re shipped here, perform there; it’s almost like you’re disposable.”"
WOW!
They all happen to be people who are bitter towards Vince.
Shocker!
Ya know...
Before making any important political decisions that will affect your way of life, these are the people you should first consult:
Graham – drug abuser…
Chyna – drug abuser & junkie/amateur porn star…
Meanie – didn’t he do a stint in rehab, too?
I still say Bruno is just bitter over his kid not making it in the biz.
Larry is Bruno’s buddy, and maybe a little jealous himself that he never had that big run in the Fed.
I’d rather hear from some political analysts, economists, etc…
Give me Ben Stein or Wolf Blitzer - anyone who's somewhat intelligent and doesn't have a personal grudge against the McMahons.
WTF credentials does CHYNA have?
What light could she possibly shed on the political arena?
Mickey Rourke belongs nowhere near a wrestling ring. End of story.He didnt belong in a boxing ring either ::)
Sid’s apparent new look (courtesy of wrestlezone.com):Wow....Sid just killed himself with that knew look. :o
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Orlando Jordan now has a profile on TNA’s website.
An article in the Toronto Sun featured an interview with Dwayne Johnson:
"The plan was for me to be the (Monday Night RAW) host (Jan. 11)," says Johnson. "But then I had to go to Mexico (to promote the movie). The idea of me going back to WWE is intriguing and exciting. I grew up in the business.
"Will I go back? Absolutely. The goal is to go back and do something special. I talked to Vince (McMahon) a couple of months ago and we're trying to come up with something.
"After I wrap (filming of action movie) Faster, maybe in the summer I can go back."
Wow....Sid just killed himself with that knew look. :o
PWInsider.com is reporting that Ring of Honor Wrestling is suing Ric Flair, claiming that he owes the promotion over $40,000.Wow...for 10 g's an appearance hell i'll show up in Flair's place!
The suit was filed this past Thursday in Bucks County, PA, and it's claiming that Flair failed to make all his scheduled appearances as ROH's Ambassador.
The suit claims that Flair was contractually obligated to make 5 appearances for ROH, with each appearance paying him $10,000. Ring of Honor is arguing that they paid Flair $35,000 and that he only made one scheduled appearance for the company before withdrawing from the promotion due to his relationship with WWE.
Some possible WM spoilers...
There are plans to feature SD! stars on RAW and RAW stars on SD! leading into WrestleMania.
For those who have asked, there will also be a SmackDown! Elimination Chamber match. I'd expect qualifying matches later tonight at the TV tapings.
'The Cutting Edge' will return this week on SD!. The main guest will feature The Undertaker.
As of last Friday, there were talks of doing Batista and Vince McMahon vs. John Cena and Bret Hart, likely at WrestleMania. It's possible they may do it at the Elimination Chamber PPV though and then have Cena vs. Batista and Vince vs. Bret (streetfight) in singles matches at WrestleMania. Also planned for WrestleMania is a hair vs. mask match featuring CM Punk and Rey Mysterio. You know the obvious winner there. Stay tuned!
Bret vs Vince in a one on one would be awful. Back in the day Bret could have carried him to a decent match, but now there is no way.I highly doubt that Vince will fight Bret. Bret cannot do anything in terms of taking bumps due to the stroke he had and Vince is well into his sixties. Its just a rumour but I noticed lately the WWE has been throwing fake storylines out just to throw people off.
ProWrestling.net is reporting that many SyFy executives have been pushing for WWE to make changes to the brand, including dropping the ECW letters, renaming the show, and focussing it more on younger superstars, which is something WWE has already put into motion.The ECW show was useless. Glad to see they finally got smart and are dropping it. They can take the wrestlers on that brand and split them up between Raw & Smackdown.
It's also being said that SyFy is pushing for WWE to incorporate more Science Fiction-oriented story lines, and conspiracy theory-type angles.
^^Oh, boy…
There's a lot that happens in production meetings, but Vince has the final say in everything that happens. Just another one of those great mysteries...I totally agree with your post on the original ECW and the mockery that Vince has made it. Mind you, Vince didn't create it so enough said there. We all know Vince trashes anything he never created.
Why didn't we ever get Hogan vs. Flair in 1991 WWF?
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Side bar:
I ceased watching the "ECW" mockery as soon as it became obvious that they were making a swift and total departure from what the real ECW was all about.
Would have loved to see Vince take ownership & control over financing, etc., but leave Heyman in charge as booker, and run the shows exactly as they were.
Maybe Vince's ego would not allow him to do that.
Maybe he was afraid that that brand would outshine his own.
If the 1998 ECW was here right now, it would.
I'm sure Vince wouldn't like that.
Variety.com is reporting that SpikeTV will begin airing a new wrestling show called "Half Pint Brawlers" in June.Sounds interesting. I will surely have to tune in.
The article notes that the show "will examine the world of little-person wrestling and its increasing popularity as an underground sport."
It also claims that "participants often perform in venues where crowds can often reach 5,000." The show is currently slated for 6, thirty minute episodes.
If Vince isn't careful. . .
So, I guess that means that Vince will be starting his cycle next week.
He ought to just have someone airbrush them on.Personally, I think they're just teasing the match. I don't think it will happen. Mind you, you never know.
Seriously, though - Vince always comes to a match in excellent condition. It sounds as if he is usually in terrific shape, but I suspect he tends to look a little "better" come match time - much the way Billy Gunn & Triple H used to.
They'll never do it, but it would be so fukking funny if they showed Vince backstage just before the match, and someone (anyone) walks by, looks at him and says, "Well...Looks like company wellness testing is only for the employees."
Bret looks to be quite a ways from “ring” shape.100% truth there.
He’s older and a bit heavier now.
But I think I mentioned this before – the man can still work. He spent a lot of years adapting to his opponents’ limitations, and I’m sure he can do the same with his own.
The Bret Hart of today can work better than a lot of guys on the current roster.
That’s one reason I predict the Dynasty to improve by leaps & bounds. I can see Bret being actively involved with their progress – even if it’s just behind the scenes.The only problem there is that Bret is only temporarily contracted to WM. He is done after that.
I expect Bret & the “kids” to eventually end up on the same brand (with the same travel schedule) so that the Hitman can be closer with & spend more time mentoring them.
Making it to the top usually takes the right combination of aptitude, skill, and instruction. I see all of those in the Dynasty.
And right now Russo is trying to work out an angle where Jeff wrestles his matches while wearing an ankle bracelet for 6 months.Lol...
The following is from the latest Q&A session with Jim Ross from his official website, www.JRsBarBQ.com:Very interesting read.
Q: "In your opion do you think that TNA will put the WWE out of business?"
JR: "Hell, no. WWE likely wont' be dinted by TNA and WWE shouldn't be TNA's obsession. TNA should just worry about improving their brand and making more money and producing more compelling TV. WWE is way too strong and too well organized to be noticeably impacted by any one in today's marketplace in pro wrestling."
Q:" Do you think its time that the WWE started mentioning other wrestling organizations on there programming. Obvious reasons would be Daniel Bryan & CM Punk being a ROH champion and Christian and R-Truth winning TNA Championships. Maybe we could get history on some superstars instead of these guys either disappearing for years and or just appearing out of no where. I mean Vince must have seen these guys before he signed them so why explain where to the audience."
JR: "I'm not big on mentioning other brands personally and I highly doubt that McMahon saw either talent you mentioned to any serious degree before the talent relations department signed them which isn't unusual or necessary."
Q: Why does Eric Bischoff poke fun at WWE yet they pick up former WWE stars because they are incapable of building stars on their own.
JR: "I can only assume Eric does it to get folks talking such as you with this question. Personally I would never infer to WWE especially with TNA going head to head on Mondays. What does it do to help make TNA a better show to watch?"
Q: "Why doesn't the WWE incorporate more history into current storylines? It seems to me if two wrestlers have a decade of history together than it would significantly add to the current storyline and give it added depth much like a rivalry in the NFL."
JR: "You'd have to ask WWE that question. I don't know. Perhaps they don't feel that history and nostalgia plays well to their fan base. "
Q: "Do you think Cena vs Rock will ever happen? Also, since The Rock is coming back this summer to guest host Raw, Do you think Cena might come out when he hosts to confront him?"
JR: "To quote Gorilla, "Highly Unlikely."
Q: " So with TNA moving to Monday nights and rekindling the Monday Night War, do you see WWE moving away from the PG rating?"
JR: "I don't see this Monday night stuff as being a "war" nor do I see WWE deviating from their PG rating."
Q: "If Sting signed with WWE, how would you see him being used? gimmckwise and storyline wise?
JR: "I would see him used sparingly, well positioned and as a legendary attraction"
Q: "What do you think of Ric Flair coming out of retirement?"
JR: "If Ric is happy then I am happy. If used wisely, Ric can still be an asset as a wrestler but will always add to any show if he isn't overexposed."
Q: "Do you think that WWE should bring back the Cruiserweight title? People like Evan Bourne, Yoshi Tatsu, and Jimmy Yang will probably never hold a major title due to their size. And do you think that Hulk Hogan giving Abyss his Hall of Fame ring is a slap in the face to Vince McMahon?
JR: "The cruiserweights should only be brought back if they are going to be featured and not just lip service like TNA's X Division. Hulk giving Abyss his WWE HOF ring was fiction and I did not find it offensive at all. I don't speak for McMahon.
Q: "what are thoughts on bret hart vs vince mcmahon at wrestlemania 26"
JR: "I'm intrigued by it and hope that it is enjoyed by all. Likely the last time Bret will ever be in the ring in this role. That's big."
Q: "I was reading vince mcmahons twitter and he sais you are returning for wrestlemania 26 is this true thanks"
JR: "That's news to me. I did not know McMahon even had a Twitter page but I am not yet contractually obligated to attend WM26 even though that is my goal."
It's Ali/Frazier. "You might have won the battle. But I won the war." Bret will never get over it. Showstoppa won. Hey absolutely fantastic Stu is going into the HOF. The BIG PICTURE here is once again it's Bret vs. Shawn. It's WM. This is Brets last hurrah. Undertaker is facing Showstoppa in the main event. All these guys have something to prove to one another. Who's the biggest superstar? Then we have HHH and John Cena. All these guys are looking to set the standard. Can't everyone see the look in Undertakers eyes! This guy just recently got set on fire! Now Michaels is calling him out to produce the best match ever! Wrestlemania is the big stage. no one wants to get shadowed. ESPECIALLY BRET PLAYBOY. This is serious $hit this Sunday! Huuuuuuge Legacy's at stake! Rey and Punk is gonna be a great great match! Really looking forward to Sunday! VKM sleeps on a pillow full of money.
;D ;D ;D Haha, awesome post!Glad to see someone understood it ;D
Looking forward to both He and Stu's speaches.
I questioned Koko B. Ware, but...Then WWE wonders why retired wrestlers hate them so much. It's like Bret Hart said in his book. "WWE stars are nothing but circus animals and Vince McMahon is the ring master. He uses and abuses you until you cannot do anymore and then dispences with you."
Celebrities should not be inducted for merely making guest appearances at a PPV.
If they're like LT and actually wrestled - even just once - okay.
I wonder who else they're considering for future HOF ceremonies...
Mary Tyler More was ringside at WM.
Burt Reynolds (who was said to have really enjoyed himself there) announced the Bret Yoko match at WM X.
How about Bill Shatner?
Meanwhile, we have two cousins from England who helped revolutionize the industry...
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what's the deal with the ultimate warrior aka jim helwig, wwe included him in the opening segment for some apparent reason? i thought he reconciled and was going in the hof but apparently not.Warrior is a dick head. Case closed.
The UK Sun is reporting that TNA star Kurt Angle was recently engaged to 24 year old actress Giovanna Yannotti. The two met while on the set of Angle's last movie "End Game." Yannotti played a small role in the film. It was also noted in the article, and we reported it here on the site, that Angle's former wife Karen Angle was recently engaged to TNA star Jeff Jarrett.Yet another divorce thats waiting to happen. He only married her because Jeff Jarrett is engaged to Karen Angle.
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I’d have to agree with your assessment.If Kurt was smart he would lay low, do his thing with TNA and slowly taper off due to his lagging injuries. He is pretty much the only performer I have seen wrestle with injuries and still perform top tier.
She even bears some resemblance to Karen – dark complexion, long, delicious legs…
She’s about 13 years younger than Karen, too.
I believe they’re only engaged as of now.
Hopefully, Kurt comes to his senses – or at least gives this thing some more thought before sealing the deal.
If he doesn’t at least enforce a pre-nup, he’s an idiot.
According to Jim Ross’ latest blog:lol...remember the time WWE brough him back? In like 2006-2007 for a gimmick match with Golddust? He was so out of shape and so un-cordinated that he took a flip while leaving the ring and was over heard swearing. ;D
“Vader and [his son] Jesse will be teaming in Tokyo later in April, which I am anxious to see a DVD of when possible. Jesse came to Oklahoma University as a big time high school football center, #1 in America, but injured his hip while at close to 300 pounds."
No, I didn't see that.Lol..yup...he was leaving the ring and he litterally fell on his ass. You actually heard a loud splat on when he hit the ground. On top of that he was horrible in the ring due to ring rust from not wrestling for several years. Google up "WWE Vader falls" and you should get a youtube hit. Its funny.
God, if that's how he's working now, I can't seem him being well-received in Japan.
Never saw the big interest in Mickie James? But she was top dog diva for a long time? Wonder what happened there?
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WWE.com has announced that it has released the following talents:
-Mickie James
-Shelton Benjamin
-Kung Fu Naki
-Jimmy Wang Yang
-Slam Master J
-Katie Lea Burchill
Credit - http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/superstarsreleased
The only two that surprised me were Mickie and Shelton. She's been a long term top Diva, and is actually one of the few that can actually wrestle properly. Maybe she wasn't pushing all the right buttons backstage but I think they'll miss her ability/popularity. Benjamin has always been one that I was waiting to do something impressive, but never did. WWE obviously got sick of trying to get him to fulfil his potential and gave him the boot.They should have never let Shelton & Haas go. Those two had a real wrestling background and the WWE should have utilized their talents better.
^^ YES!!Here's another one....as per the PWI this morning...
While it’s true that the talent has to be able to deliver…when you see two guys with that much talent not making it, it makes you wonder how much was really their fault vs. creative’s.
I’d like to know: did management give – or even attempt to give – them anything substantial to work with?
Were any of the issues leading to Shelton & Charlie’s release even discussed with them earlier?
Everyone wants to go to Hollywood. What kinda movies is this guy gonna be in? Prison and football movies? Even John Cena with the looks and charm only second to the Rock really didn't even break through to the silver screen. I wish Batista all the very best with his future endeavors but I think he should stay in the ring.He doesn't even need Hollywood. He's made his money and then some. He wanted a movie role and WWE awarded that role to HHH which is why he was irate.
Serious question: can Batista act?you mean you didn't catch him in the movie wrong side of town, his performance was oscar worthy. batista truly is a talented thespian.
I've never seen him in anything.
And yeah, wrestling is a form of acting, but it's a significantly different creature than the silver screen.
Regardless, the grass is always greener on the other side...
How much money do you think this guy has? Does he have a wife and kids? If not? His REAL bills haven't even entered his life yet.At a million dollar per year salary he's just fine. That is a ton of money over a 7 year stint not to mention bonuses, house gates and other ventures. He doesn't have a wife or kids.
Jericho might have been on the Smackdown? He never left Smackdown after loosing that match sending him to Friday nights. Great to see Christian make it Mondays.You mean your glad Christian went to Smackdown...Tues nights (aired fri nights). Edge & Jericho came to raw which I think is awesome.
The following is an excerpt from the latest online blog of WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross, updating his status with WWE and his future plans:jr brought jack swagger to wwe lately his best find.
Credit: JrsBarBQ.com
There is rampant speculation on the internet about my future.
This is understandable as I've talked a great deal about it here on my blogs.
Plus, it's provided various wrestling sites, etc with some nice cannon fodder over the past few weeks.
This matter is much more simple than many perceive.
My WWE 'talent contract' has ended after a 17+ year run with the company.
However, I am still a WWE employee handling the same talent relations functions that I have executed for the company for the past few years including since moving to Oklahoma.
I simply do not have a 'talent contract' as WWE has no plans to utilize me as an on air talent at this time.
The WWE engaged in talks with me on Thursday of this week to discuss a new job description that would include what I am now doing along with other talent relations oriented matters.
I am considering this offer and I trust that a decision will be made soon regarding this opportunity.
In the meantime, I am still interested in a variety of projects and opportunities.
While some may feel that it is in their best interest that I not remain in broadcasting, I do not share in that belief at this time.
Somewhat like the recently estranged Halle Berry, I don't think that I will be lacking for 'suitors,' so to speak, if broadcastings the road that I decide to travel.
The following is a new message from the official TNA Facebook page:Bubba got fired and now there's an opening for Jim Ross. TNA is said to really want JR.
"Effective immediately, TNA Wrestling has elected to terminate the services of Todd Clem p/k/a Bubba the Love Sponge."
Ha!
I remember a time when Hulk "the main man" Hogan could swing favors for anyone.
Stay in control, Dixie!
Don't give absolute power to any of these egomaniacs!!!
Keep learning.
Keep improving.
I am considering this [WWE’s] offer and I trust that a decision will be made soon regarding this opportunity.
In the meantime, I am still interested in a variety of projects and opportunities.
While some may feel that it is in their best interest that I not remain in broadcasting, I do not share in that belief at this time.
Vince McMahon is also a fan of Striker's SmackDown! color commentary.
Personally, I can't stand Matt Striker and think he should be fired. He stinks.
I know. That's politics for you.
That won't happen so long as he's keeping the rightpeopleperson happy.
Big Dave is listening to outside offers and it should be noted that there is interest on the part of TNA. However, the belief is that it is highly unlikely "The Animal" would jump ship to the competition since they would never be able to offer him anything close to what he's making in WWE, which is in the neighborhood of several million dollars per year. It should also be noted that Dave is a big spender, has tonnes of cash and according to one source 'lives like a rock star' with a high quality house, several fancy cars, and more.
What Batista is willing to accept will probably be largely dependent on his other opportunities.Exactly. That's why guys like Sting, Angle & Foley went there. Its common sense.
Is it a case of “what else is he gonna do?”
Or, does he have the ability to strike it on his own?
If he did - in fact - leave WWE over this movie dispute, he just may take whatever TNA offers him unless his agent has some big plans outside of wrestling already lined up for him.
Don’t forget, too, that Dixie has been pretty accommodating with her (especially, bigger) talent - much more so than Vince.
TNA knows they can’t compete directly with WWE salaries, so they offer other incentives to sweeten the pot.
Dave may arrange for lower pay, but with a lighter schedule that would allow him to pursue other ventures (like acting) while working for them - I’ve read of similar deals for other main-eventers.
Source: The Pro Wrestling Torchstriker does come off as somewhat of an asshole, however he seems to have been a fan and a wrestling historian of sorts for the sport so that ain't all bad.
For those curious, there is indeed heat between Matt Striker and Jerry Lawler. Michael Cole is also not a fan of Striker.
The former teacher reportedly has a reputation for coming off as an elitist, which rubs a number of his peers the wrong way. "He has a long way to come off as good as he thinks he is," said one company source regarding Striker. There have been times where Striker wanted to prepare for broadcasts with Cole and Lawler, but he irritates them so much they go out of their way to avoid him until show time.
Though many of his co-workers feel he comes off as an annoyance, there have been several accounts of Striker going out his way to please fans after shows. Vince McMahon is also a fan of Striker's SmackDown! color commentary.
Personally, I can't stand Matt Striker and think he should be fired. He stinks.
striker does come off as somewhat of an asshole, however he seems to have been a fan and a wrestling historian of sorts for the sport so that ain't all bad.I just find him very, very annoying.
What Batista is willing to accept will probably be largely dependent on his other opportunities.
Is it a case of “what else is he gonna do?”
Or, does he have the ability to strike it on his own?
If he did - in fact - leave WWE over this movie dispute, he just may take whatever TNA offers him unless his agent has some big plans outside of wrestling already lined up for him.
Don’t forget, too, that Dixie has been pretty accommodating with her (especially, bigger) talent - much more so than Vince.
TNA knows they can’t compete directly with WWE salaries, so they offer other incentives to sweeten the pot.
Dave may arrange for lower pay, but with a lighter schedule that would allow him to pursue other ventures (like acting) while working for them - I’ve read of similar deals for other main-eventers.
The incentive seems to be...LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. TNA is based in the Southeast, where many wrestlers live (i.e. Georgia, Florida, etc). As these wrestlers get older, they need and want more time at home with their families.1. Cena IS married
Cena is from the northeast and he's single. So, McMahon can run him ragged, as he did with Michaels back in the 90s. Triple H is married (obviously) but lives in the same area as WWE HQ; he gets home more often.
If Batista is bailing, let’s hope he remembers the “time-honored-tradition”.
1. Cena IS married
2. The main reason why Wrestlers go to TNA is the fact that they can work TNA + other ventures for extra money as to were WWE only allows you to work for WWE.
Who is Mrs. "You-can't-see-me"?I honestly don't know. He married some chick outside of the business. Never seen pics of her.
I don't doubt your #2 statement. Angle stated that he left, because he did have an interest in doing some movie work. But, WWE would have only let him do WWE-produced films (I'm basing this off memory of an Angle interview I saw on YouTube).
And, the location thing also helps, being based in the Southeast.
SPIKE TV GIVES LITTLE PERSON WRESTLING A NEW NAME WHENthey'll never duplicate the old days of midget wrestling sky low low ,the jamican kid, little beaver.
"HALF PINT BRAWLERS" PREMIERES JUNE 2 AT 11 PM, ET/PT
Six-Episode Unscripted Original Series Follows The Wild Antics Of
Infamous Little Person Wrestling Troupe
New York, NY, May XX, 2010 – Spike TV explores the outrageous world of little person wrestling with "Half Pint Brawlers," a new unscripted half-hour, six-episode series premiering Wednesday, June 2 at 11:00 PM, ET/PT. This original series chronicles the often-absurd yet astonishing adventures of one of the most extraordinary performance wrestling groups in the country who will do just about anything inside and outside of the ring.
A combination of "Jackass" and "Little People, Big World," the series will be seen through the eyes of these extreme little people, "The Brawlers." These self-proclaimed hardcore little person wrestlers, led by gregarious owner Puppet "The Psycho Dwarf," entertain crowds in venues all across the U.S. with their unique brand of wrestling prowess. Along the way, Puppet deals with issues surrounding little person wrestling events while, at the same time, keeping his rambunctious wrestlers in line. The series follows their actions inside the ring, but also their wild lifestyles outside the ring, filled with chaotic parties and over-zealous groupies.
The "Half Pint Brawlers" consist of Puppet, the leader and founder of the group; Bobby, the ladies man; Kato, Bobby's brother and veteran wrestler; Mad Mexx, the Immigration Sensation and hard core wrestler; Turtle, the rookie of the group paying his dues to become a Brawler; Teo, the smallest and most athletic member; and Spyder, the regular-size announcer for the group.
In the premiere episode, "The Brawlers" start off the wrestling season with two shows in Kansas City, MO and Wichita, KS. They keep busy by hazing Turtle, the group's newest member, and push him to see just how far he's willing to go to become a Brawler. During the first wrestling event, Kato's head is split wide open and he receives 55 stitches to his dome. Determined to wrestle in the big match in Wichita, Puppet is forced to decide between Kato's safety and pulling off a great show.
they'll never duplicate the old days of midget wrestling sky low low ,the jamican kid, little beaver.Nothing beat the time in 1986 when Bob Orton JR and Roddy Piper shaved the midgit Haiti Kid's head and gave him a mohawk. ;D
Nothing beat the time in 1986 when Bob Orton JR and Roddy Piper shaved the midgit Haiti Kid's head and gave him a mohawk. ;Dwasn't he renamed "little t"
wasn't he renamed "little t"
Stu & Helen's house is up for sale again...
Timescolonist.com is reporting that the legendary Hart Mansion, which was home to the the famous Hart "Dungeon," is currently up for sale. Here is an excerpt from the article:
"Described as “one of the most sophisticated buying opportunities of this century,” the iconic Hart mansion, one of the country’s most famous historical residences, has been listed for sale in Calgary for nearly $5 million, the Herald has learned.
The three-storey mansion, formerly owned by wrestling’s famous Hart clan and currently owned by Dario Berloni, owner of the downtown Teatro Restaurant, is about 5,600 square feet on about one hectare of land with stunning views of the city from Patina Place S.W.
It has been refurbished inside, but the legendary dungeon, a specially outfitted, custom-built basement where famous wrestlers trained over the years, has been preserved."
Read more: http://www.timescolonist.com/Hart+mansion+formerly+owned+Calgary+wrestling+family+sale/3027308/story.html#ixzz0nwganiEA
Stu & Helen's house is up for sale again...houses aren't selling too good lately, donovan mcnaab ex-eagles quarterback is selling his philly abode for 2.5 million. terrell owens house is still on the market after over 4 years.
Timescolonist.com is reporting that the legendary Hart Mansion, which was home to the the famous Hart "Dungeon," is currently up for sale. Here is an excerpt from the article:
"Described as “one of the most sophisticated buying opportunities of this century,” the iconic Hart mansion, one of the country’s most famous historical residences, has been listed for sale in Calgary for nearly $5 million, the Herald has learned.
The three-storey mansion, formerly owned by wrestling’s famous Hart clan and currently owned by Dario Berloni, owner of the downtown Teatro Restaurant, is about 5,600 square feet on about one hectare of land with stunning views of the city from Patina Place S.W.
It has been refurbished inside, but the legendary dungeon, a specially outfitted, custom-built basement where famous wrestlers trained over the years, has been preserved."
Read more: http://www.timescolonist.com/Hart+mansion+formerly+owned+Calgary+wrestling+family+sale/3027308/story.html#ixzz0nwganiEA
Oh, yeah...Lol...I laughed at that too when I read it, Mont. Some more notes:
Translation:
"Carlito was not released [from WWE] due to cocaine, heroin or marijuana use, but rather for abuse of painkillers, which is not uncommon for wrestlers to use due to the amount of pain caused by the falls and hits the wrestlers take combined with all the traveling. Carlito began using one or two pain killers for back pain, but it appears that the situation became much more serious and he needed help."
Lol...I laughed at that too when I read it, Mont. Some more notes:
Randy Orton suffered a shoulder injury at the OTL PPV when smacking the matt to prepare for an RKO. He was so upset that he trashed his dressing room in the back.
Ted DiBiase suffered a concussion in his match with R-truth and is expected to miss a couple of weeks.
CM Punk was legitamately busted open by Ray Mysterio's knee brace while taking a 619. He needed 13 staples to the head.
Somebody on here was recently discussing just how bad that PPV was.Orton's sure as hell didn't have to happen. Slapping the mat to set up his rko...lol...poor guy.
Everybody has mishaps - it's just very unfortunate when they all happen in the same night.
i know everyone on here hates batista but he actually took some pretty good bumps esp considering the stiff that he is. i heard he injured his tailbone with the last slam off the car.I don't hate him. My only beef with him is his attitude. He only started his wrestling career in 2003. HHH & Flair made him through the Evolution group and he owes everything he has to those two. Fact.
I don't hate him. My only beef with him is his attitude. He only started his wrestling career in 2003. HHH & Flair made him through the Evolution group and he owes everything he has to those two. Fact.injuries probably due to training,and stuff he takes to be the product he is a beast,,,his look has everything to do with character he portrays.there have been many great strong wrestlers like bulldogs,roadwarriors,barbarian,ect who could do many things and still be big.dave no.
Then there's his smug backstage attitude where he thinks he is the best thing next to sliced bread. Booker T actually got into a real life fight with Batista back in 2006 because Batista was going around telling everyone what a phenomenal wrestler he is and how he is world champion and better then everyone on the Smackdown brand and that he should be on Raw and how he did it in such a short time. Guys took offense to this and they ALL sided with Booker T.
Then there's the fact that he is very fragile. Very injury prone. Since his teniure he's torn his triceps twice, torn his biceps once, torn his hamstring once and torn his lat once being out for months at a time.
I don't hate him. My only beef with him is his attitude. He only started his wrestling career in 2003. HHH & Flair made him through the Evolution group and he owes everything he has to those two. Fact.
Then there's his smug backstage attitude where he thinks he is the best thing next to sliced bread. Booker T actually got into a real life fight with Batista back in 2006 because Batista was going around telling everyone what a phenomenal wrestler he is and how he is world champion and better then everyone on the Smackdown brand and that he should be on Raw and how he did it in such a short time. Guys took offense to this and they ALL sided with Booker T.
Then there's the fact that he is very fragile. Very injury prone. Since his teniure he's torn his triceps twice, torn his biceps once, torn his hamstring once and torn his lat once being out for months at a time.
injuries probably due to training,and stuff he takes to be the product he is a beast,,,his look has everything to do with character he portrays.there have been many great strong wrestlers like bulldogs,roadwarriors,barbarian,ect who could do many things and still be big.dave no.Back in the 80's & 90's you had tons of big guys. Road Warriors, Warlord, Barbarian, Huercules, Ultimate Warrior, Hogan etc. None of them were ever injured to the point where they were out for months at a time and they have all been around alot longer than Dave Batista and they all took tons of gas.
Big guys also got injured back then, but they often rushed back to action well before they were ready.I just thing the guys overall had more guts back then. Now it seems like they break a nail and their out 4-6 months and back then they were on the road 325 days of the year.
The reason they didn’t take off 18 months to heal was that, in those days, if you didn’t work you didn’t get paid - not to mention you could very well find yourself out of a job.
Today, guys have agents who negotiate things like downside guarantees, etc.
Chemical dependencies in wrestling often began as a way to mask the pain from mounding injuries that wrestlers couldn’t get away from.
Those injuries also caught up even with a lot of the bigger guys: Davey, Hercules, Hawk, Crush, etc.
Hogan's had some back and hip work done, but he never let drugs consume him.
two prime suspects brett hart or maybe corporal kershner paid him another visit.;D ;D ;D ;D
Admittedly, I’m not up on the MMA stats - but, at 41, isn’t “the Animal” a little long in the tooth for just beginning this type of venture?Agreed 100%. He will get his ass handed to him or he'll get hurt. At 41 he is way past his prime. MMA is not WWE theatrics. I knew something was fishy because if you watched Batista in his last few weeks of WWE, he looked like he lost some muscle mass. Probably because he was getting ready for MMA.
These guys don't sell, Dave!
TMZ.com broke the story on Monday morning that former WWE superstar Dave Batista is becoming a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter.
The 6'5", 290 pound Batista was in Hollywood over weekend and told TMZ that he's headed to the Strikeforce MMA promotion, home of another former WWE superstar, Bobby Lashley.
Batista even told the TMZ camera guy that he already has his first fight lined up, but can't comment on it just yet.
There have been rumors for months that the 41 year old Batista would be following in the footsteps of Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley. Now, its official.
First arm bar someone puts on him, every muscle in his arm is gonna tear off again, and it'll all be over.I would rather see him get knocked the F**K out. He needs it with his cocky smug attitude.
First arm bar someone puts on him, every muscle in his arm is gonna tear off again, and it'll all be over.his first fight should be against herschel walker, herschel will probably humble him.
Agreed 100%. He will get his ass handed to him or he'll get hurt. At 41 he is way past his prime. MMA is not WWE theatrics. I knew something was fishy because if you watched Batista in his last few weeks of WWE, he looked like he lost some muscle mass. Probably because he was getting ready for MMA.i saw the tmz clip and thought he looked smaller,his face lost that drug fullness to it,looked younger.
Maybe Strikeforce’s “wellness policy” is a little more “thorough.”Lol....
I'm not a fan of the UFC or any of that cage fighting stuff. But I will watch Batista if he becomes one of these fighters.Here's the latest on Batista....
Batista's talks with Strikeforce have been going on but it's said that they can't agree on money. TMZ recently noted that Batista has lots of movie and TV offers.
If Batista is smart, he'll do some movies. He's in demand for a few roles that are out there.
And that will be his cop-out if/when he comes to his senses.
His look & name will probably be enough "novelty" to draw one big card.
Then, once everyone sees there's nothing beyond the hype, his MMA career will peter out.
However, he may already realize the reality of the situation.
Those apparent "contract negotiations" could merely be meant to make it look like he's got more offers coming in - and is thus, a hotter commodity to other industries.
Just keeping your name out there is good.
Keep people talking about you.
credit: WWE.comthe new group called nexus is doing some pretty covincing work somebody better tell them it's fake. that move that wade barrett did to VM was pretty devasting looking the previous week. it reminds me of when chris masters clotheslined stevie richards and rearanged his face, that's when they went back to the dull masterlock challenge.
Steamboat suffers injuries following The Nexus’ attack
While celebrating the release of Ricky Steamboat’s new DVD, Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon, on Raw this week, several WWE Legends – including The Dragon himself – were assaulted by the season one NXT Rookies, who now refer to themselves as The Nexus.
WWE.com has learned that following a clothesline by Skip Sheffield and a 450° splash by Justin Gabriel, the WWE Hall of Famer suffered cracked ribs, internal injuries and a sprained neck.
I didn't watch.
For those who saw it, I'm presuming this was a work?
credit: WWE.comYes, it is a work but later on they really did take Steamboat to the hospital as he did legitimately hurt himself during that fiasco with Nexus. He is ok now and is released.
Steamboat suffers injuries following The Nexus’ attack
While celebrating the release of Ricky Steamboat’s new DVD, Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon, on Raw this week, several WWE Legends – including The Dragon himself – were assaulted by the season one NXT Rookies, who now refer to themselves as The Nexus.
WWE.com has learned that following a clothesline by Skip Sheffield and a 450° splash by Justin Gabriel, the WWE Hall of Famer suffered cracked ribs, internal injuries and a sprained neck.
I didn't watch.
For those who saw it, I'm presuming this was a work?
UPDATE:That's f*****d up. I thought it was awork at first. :-\
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat actually suffered a burst capillary which caused the bleeding in the brain.
A recent angiogram revealed the burst, which turned out NOT to be an aneurysm as originally thought.
At this point, Steamboat will be kept in the hospital for another 5 days, at which time he will be given another angiogram to see how he's recovering.
It should be noted that WWE doctor's who examined Steamboat after Monday night felt that the injury was not sustained as a result of the Nexus attack.
So.....Vince McMahon isn't jealous of other wrestlers and their successess? Vince doesn't try to bury his "non-creations"? Check out the article below....
The latest thing that has been banned in WWE by Vince McMahon is chops (Ric Flair style chest chops) not being allowed. This does not include the straight down chops performed by The Great Khali or the hand print chops by The Big Show.
The general feeling is that McMahon doesn't want people doing the chops as the reaction live among wrestling fans is to do the Ric Flair "Wooooo!" and it reminds people of Flair, something they obviously don't want given he is working for the opposition at the moment.
Wow....the old man has LOST it.
Wow, reason #20000000 to hate VKM.....Banning the chop because the fans "Whoa!" ala Ric Flair. Gimme a break. ::)
credit: http://www.tmz.com/2010/07/06/linda-hogan-yacht-alimoney-hulk-hogan-photo/Lol...
Linda Hogan Enjoys a Boatload of 'Alimoney'
7/6/2010 12:10 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Hulk Hogan's lovely ex-wife Linda Hogan spent the Independence Day holiday weekend on a yacht in Miami called, appropriately enough, Alimoney.
(http://ll-media.tmz.com/2010/07/06/0706-linda-hogan-alimoney-inf-credit.jpg)
Classy.
I completely agree, and you watch…Wouldn't surprise me one bit. Especially once the young kid she's grabbing will eventually realise that he can grab hotter younger pussy and gives her the boot. She'll run into a depressive state and turn to drugs/alcohol and try to play the sympathy card o which Hogan will no doubt laugh at.
I think there’s an excellent chance she’ll try to come back when the well dries up.
Linda seems completely immature and irresponsible with no ability to support herself beyond her divorce settlement.
She’s used to a certain lifestyle that she no longer has, but appears to be living & spending as if she does (and forever will).
I don’t know the details of the settlement, but let’s presume that - at most - they split everything even.
That’s 50% less money she has to play with.
I’ll also go out on a limb and say that Hulk probably provided a little levity to her childish spending tendencies.
Now, there is no filter, and she’ll likely run out of funds in little to no time.
Meanwhile, Hulk is still pulling paychecks from various endeavors and is more mature in his living habits.
Don’t be surprised if Linda eventually realizes that and tries to come back.
Lol...agreed, except that the daughter and nitwit son is a product of both of them.
Its a well know fact that Linda Hogan is a gold digging lazy #girl. Pardon my bluntness but the truth is the truth. She never once worked a day in her life. All the toys, the beach house, the mansion she owes to Hulk Hogan aka Terry Bollea. She's the one who ran off with some 19 year old guy who is her daughter's age for Christ sake. She has no brains whatsoever and it is only a matter of time before she burns all the money. At least Hogan still has loads of cash and he is still working and making millions with TNA wrestling, his and Bishoff's Celebrity Championship wresting and other ventures. Linda, her daughter and her nitwit of a son are all losers IMO.
I can't stand Linda Hogan. Five years, and she'll be putting out a sex tape. :PWouldn't surprise me at all. You could tell by watching re-runs of Hogan Knows Best how cracked up she was.
What a filthy pig she is. She looks like fucking Bozo the clown with all that make-up slathered on her face. Big fake baloon titties. Hogan should be embarrased that he ever had kids with her.I wanna see what this woman does when she runs low on currency do to her fat lazy unskillfull ass not working and he high spending habits.
Several sources are reporting that former Midnight Express member Bobby Eaton has been hospitalized.
According to Wrestling News Center, Eaton has been hospitalized in Arkansas with fluid surrounding his heart.
More on this developing story as it becomes available.
The following has been posted on Scott Hall's MySpace page:
"It seems when he went in they did a dye test , he had a reaction to the dye and caused a small problem with his kidney's. They still have one more test to run.. but had to make sure.. the kidney's were fine."
An interesting bit of info...
TNA is in serious talks with Paul Hamen, Dawn Marie, Sandman, Sabu, Shane Douglas & New Jack. Again there is no guarantee that they will all sign but Dixie Carter is trying to get them to debut at TNA's next PPV Hard Justice.
I know it would be short-term only, but that could be an excellent angle....also, aren't Raven and Dreamer available?They are both already there I think.
They are both already there I think.
I'm so outta the loop....I would re-ignite some of the old ECW fueds and blend it in with the current program/roster.Lol...I don't blame you for being outta the loop. Its been a very stale product the last 6 months or so.
Lol...I don't blame you for being outta the loop. Its been a very stale product the last 6 months or so.
I have been trying to catch more of it on TV, but its a bad night for it to be on for me. I really need a DVR... :-\Here in Canada, it airs on monday nights at 9pm on the score channel. I catch the first hour but I usually fall asleep. I PVR it anyway so I catch the rest the next morning before work.
They are both already there I think.yeah they are already there,for the last several weeks dreamer, rhyno ,stevie richards, and raven come out and sit in the crowd last week they got involved in the action.
In a recent interview with The San Diego Union-Tribune, former WWE and WCW Champion Bill Goldberg had the following to say about the possibility of wrestling one more match:I wouldn't mind seeing Goldberg returning to the WWE for a wrestlemania match. He can really hype the crowd.
"If the money was right, I'd go out there and do it in two seconds. I'd have to be totally prepared for it, because I wouldn't want to tarnish my image, but I'd like to be in the ring one more time so that my wife and my son can see me wrestle live."
"I don't ever want to say that I miss anything about the wrestling business. I miss the ability to put a smile on a kid’s face, more than one at a time. That was a true charge for me."
If he's entertaining the idea of a comeback, I can only presume it's for the money/exposure.
It doesn't sound as if he "loved" the wrestling business as Vince evolved it.
Although, with the "G"-"PG" ratings, maybe this is more his cup of coffee.
I don't know that Bill has done a whole lot since leaving the ring.
If he's entertaining the idea of a comeback, I can only presume it's for the money/exposure.He's done a few things. He was on Celebrity apprentice and he's been commentating in UFC and doing other projects in Japan. He's made his money.
It doesn't sound as if he "loved" the wrestling business as Vince evolved it.
Although, with the "G"-"PG" ratings, maybe this is more his cup of coffee.
I don't know that Bill has done a whole lot since leaving the ring.
I haven’t read his book, but from interviews, I got the impression that he never did it for the smell of the crowd & roar of the popcorn (or whatever).
Bill was about money.
And, there’s nothing wrong with that because it’s business/your livelihood.
If he’s dabbling in other areas of the entertainment biz, he could only help himself by increasing his exposure.
WM26 drew a 72,000+ house.
Bill isn’t blind.
He really made no bones about that in his book, I think being from a pro football background and understanding he was just a commodity, made him that way. But I still have tons more respect for guys who do it for "the love of the sport" than those just wanting to cash in. Kinda like even if Flair had never acquired wealth, he would have still been tooling around the mid-atlantic region and putting on 5 star matches EVERYTIME out....or at least thats the impression I get.Flair vs Steamboat for the Heavyweight title / Clash of the Champions in April 1989. Best damn match I ever saw.
He's done a few things. He was on Celebrity apprentice and he's been commentating in UFC and doing other projects in Japan. He's made his money.he's also made a few movies see imdb.com and had his own show called bullrun.
Flair vs Steamboat for the Heavyweight title / Clash of the Champions in April 1989. Best damn match I ever saw.
Excellent choice. I was lucky enough to see the Flair/Steamboat fued in the old mid-atlantic territory...saw the beginning on TV, the weekly build-ups and saw them wrestle each other on quite a few occasions, and they always tore the house down.From what I heard, during their angle back in 1989 they had a large series of untelevised house shows that were supposed to be some of the best matches ever.
Jim Ross has posted the following on his Twitter account: "Saw old friend Jerry Brisco tonite @ fcw. FCW TV has an updated, old school feel. BTW Ricky Steamboat out of hospital. Missed him by a day."Thank God Steamboat is ok.
From the Kevin Nash Twitter page:Lol....
"Scott Hall update: Scott's home. Clean 20+ days. And sounding great. He'll outlive us all. Love you Buddy!"
credit: The Wrestling ObserverI heard he rejected Vince's HOF offer.
It's being reported that WWE wants The Ultimate Warrior to be its headlining inductee into next year's Hall of Fame class.
At this point, it's being said that WWE is pushing for Warrior to accept its HOF request.
Other names being rumored for induction are The Fabulous Freebirds and Arn Anderson.
He probably is asking for too much money to do the appearance.Probably. But if any wrestler ever was able to outsmart and stick it to Vince, it was Warrior.
Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin will be working with the "Kings of Wreslting" tag team on the Sept. 11 Ring of Honor PPV.These two should be heading to TNA soon.
I'm sure that Angle would LOVE to get them into the mix.They would fit in perfectly there and they both know how to wrestle. McMahon was an idiot for letting them slip away.
I know he'd lobbied a while back to bring them aboard.
Especially Haas, who was really coming along with his mic work and character development.I still don't understand why they had lame ass story lines in the WWE and why they were let go. Right there you have two wrestlers that can actually wrestle, put on a good show and they would make great heels either as a team or individually.
Guys like those two aren't falling out of trees.
John Walker, who famously wrestled as Mr. Wrestling II with high levels of popularity in the 1970s, reportedly suffered a heart attack near the end of the NWA Wrestling Legends convention yesterday.That's too bad. I hope he's ok.
No word is available yet on the condition of Mr. Walker at this time.
Orton pissed at the Miz after raw last week / calls him a "stupid ####".
In a shades similar to past incidents with Kofi Kingston and Ken Anderson, Randy Orton was visibly upset with The Miz following his match against Jey Uso during the July 26th RAW.
After hitting the RKO on Sheamus, Miz entered the ring to tease cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase. "The Viper" then hit the RKO on Miz and was unable to hide his frustration. The word coming out of the show is that Orton felt Miz was positioned in a manner that indicated he was about to be hit with the signature maneuver.
Similarly, Orton angrily reacted during a bout with Kingston last January when the Ghanaian grappler messed up the timing of the finish. Orton was seen on-camera shouting "stupid," among other obscenities, towards him. It is said that Kingston's "main event" push at the time was single handedly derailed due to the incident. Likewise, Anderson's untimely dismissal from World Wrestling Entertainment last year was largely attributed to Orton, as a result of the former Mr. Kennedy inadvertently dropping "The Viper" on his head with a back suplex. Orton later admitted to complaining to management about Anderson's in-ring work, which was the primary reason for his release from the organization.
Lots of these new guys haven't paid their dues. They do 6 weeks of "tough enough", get sent to OVW for 4 months and then they're brought up to the main roster. Back in the day you had guys doing a Verne Gagne or a Hiro Mitzuda training camp which makes "tough enough" look ridiculous. Then the would be wrestlers would face bigger stars and job to them and only used in small time territories until they developed. The got to see and learn different styles of wrestling, etc.
Not surprised to hear about this at all. Miz is horrible. Still don't think he's paid his dues long enough to be pushed as a mid-carder. He's still very inexperienced compared to the other veterans on the roster. But he draws major heat so that's got to be the reason he's getting so much exposure.
Lots of these new guys haven't paid their dues. They do 6 weeks of "tough enough", get sent to OVW for 4 months and then they're brought up to the main roster. Back in the day you had guys doing a Verne Gagne or a Hiro Mitzuda training camp which makes "tough enough" look ridiculous. Then the would be wrestlers would face bigger stars and job to them and only used in small time territories until they developed. The got to see and learn different styles of wrestling, etc.that was the old skool ways like when hulk hogan broke in and went to a wrestling school the teacher promptly broke his leg for him to see if he was tuff enuff, hogan went back after the leg healed the rest is history.
We have breaking news this evening as World Wrestling Entertainment has suspended Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany) following an incident earlier this week at the San Jose, CA hotel performers were staying at.f4wonline
Company sources claim the incident was a domestic issue between Terrell and husband Drew Galloway (a/k/a Drew McIntyre), which led to police being called to the scene. There are conflicting reports over whether Terrell was arrested by the San Jose PD.
Terrell, who was scheduled to wrestle at Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view, was sent home by management following the incident. WWE has not publicly acknowledged her suspension or any possible change to the event.
f4wonlineI wonder what WWE will do to Drew now?
It has been confirmed that Smackdown performer Tiffany (24-year-old Taryn Terrell) has been suspended indefinitely by WWE after being arrested late on 8/7 after a dispute with husband Drew Galloway (Drew McIntyre).
What is known is that both performers attended a party Saturday night in Los Angeles together and went to their hotel room. The two had a loud argument which included both hotel security and police being called. The two had already booked separate rooms when the police arrived. Terrell was arrested that night and taken in to custody.
WWE officials were not aware of the incident until Monday, and she was suspended until further information came out. Her lawyers believe she will be cleared of all charges. Right now it is likely the suspension will remain until she is officially cleared.
The early reports this incident took place on Tuesday at a San Jose hotel were incorrect.
The old man is covering the cost, huh?I'm surprised WWE is covering his rehab cost. We all know how Vince feels about wrestlers who worked for his company and left to go elsewhere to get a better deal.
Interesting.
Hall mentioned a while back that he wished to pursue an on-air job with WWE.
That was when he was on his big “death to TNA” tirade…before they hired him back.
I think he's already forgiven Hall based on the fact that he brought back "The Outsiders" for Mania the year Hogan faced Rock (18?).That's just it though. There shouldn't be "forgiveness" because at the end of the day, business is business and these wrestlers are going to do their best to look out for their best interests. At least the smart ones will. Vince is being hipocrite too because in the eighties did anyone forgive Vince when he raided all the territories and stole their talent pool? Its a bad double standard and it bit Vince in the ass in the ninties because thats exactly what Eric Bishoff did to him and I loved every minute of it.
Vince has given lots of second chances, and he will bury any hatchet in the interest of $$.
This makes me wonder if he's got anything planned for Hall.
I think Scott Hall could/would be an invaluable asset to any wrestling org. if he could just hold it together.
What is the man, now - like 50?
Grow up and cement your future!
He could do it if he had the discipline.
Taker and Kane @ Hell in a Cell would be awesome. Sadly, we all know who is going to win and it's not Kane.Sadly this will be the 50th time since 1997 that they will fight.
Wish they would give that guy some time under the light, he's one of my favorites.
Sadly this will be the 50th time since 1997 that they will fight.
Yes, you're right. Kane needs his time and is a phenomenal champ.
Really? Why? I just wanna know.If I were WWE, I would leave Kane as champ for a while. His heel persona is just amazing and he is very well spoken.
He's 43 years old now. He might blow an ACL wth one more clotheline from the top rope. Why is he such a great champ?
Kane & 'Taker have had good matches, in the past & I think this feud is good for Taker b/c they are both very familiar with each other. Shouldn't be any accidental injuries.I agree 100%. He was way better masked and with Paul Bearer.
I know there will be a lot of mic time, for both, in building up the events. My only concern is, Kane's 10min +/- dissertation last week on SD was kinda dry and somewhat boring, IMO.
I know Kane's character & storyline's expanded greatly, since he lost the mask and began to speak, but I think he was more sinister & a better heel, in the beginning.
I DO believe, if the Undertaker hangs it up, the feud w/ Kane is a great finale.
WWE has released WWE SmackDown! diva Serena (of SES).
Serena had just made her in ring debut on last week's Smackdown. More details as they come.
A WWE announcement is likely forthcoming.
I agree 100%. He was way better masked and with Paul Bearer.
I agree too. I honestly thought the Kane character would last a few months,,,,,but he as worked the crap out of it.I love the charactor and I hope Kane keeps the title until at least the Royal Rumble.
Really? Why? I just wanna know.
He's 43 years old now. He might blow an ACL wth one more clotheline from the top rope. Why is he such a great champ?
Years ago - while getting his big push as Kane - Glenn Jacobs wrestled for a good stretch with a broken hand.You got that right. Michaels is a spoiled brat.
He never once missed a spot or complained the whole time before finally having it diagnosed.
Shawn Michaels, on the other hand, has missed more time for just one fabricated injury than Kane has in his entire WWF tenure.
You got that right. Michaels is a spoiled brat.
credit: WWE.com:This was a stupid move on WWE's part. She could actually wrestle and had a good persona. Apparantly she was canned because she was going out and partying on her spare time which goes against her "Straight Edge" gimmick. Gimme a break, Vince. What people do on their spare time is their business. Come on, Vince, you don't actually believe that people take what they see on tv seriously now, do you???
"WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Diva Serena. We wish Serena the best in all future endeavors."
This was a stupid move on WWE's part. She could actually wrestle and had a good persona. Apparantly she was canned because she was going out and partying on her spare time which goes against her "Straight Edge" gimmick. Gimme a break, Vince. What people do on their spare time is their business. Come on, Vince, you don't actually believe that people take what they see on tv seriously now, do you???
Isn't it funny that vkm is the one who totally broke kayfabe, yet when it serves his purposes he has no problem using it to justify his actions?He's a jealous bitter moron. I give him two years before he collapses and is forced to do shows in smaller venues in front of 3000 people tops. Just like in the mid ninties after the steroid and sex scandals.
Isn't it funny that vkm is the one who totally broke kayfabe, yet when it serves his purposes he has no problem using it to justify his actions?
Mark my word and remember who called it...
Vince has always practiced selective enforcement - particularly with regards to drugs and kayfabe.
I wonder what kind of language they were using?LOL. Like Flair use to say, "teeny boppers in their training bras."
"You take it!"
"No, you take it!"
"No, YOU!"
The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter page of Mick Foley:Didn't he leave WWE on a bad note because he was commentation on Smackdown and he didn't appreciate Vince screaming in his ear every other minute?
"Very flattered to have been shown on the 900th episode of Raw. My little guys are so impressed. Thanks Vince."
I suspect that Mick has always believed in leaving doors opened.
I honestly don't know/remember the alleged details surrounding his WWE departure, but I don't recall it being a "happy" occasion.Vince has so many enemies I wouldn't be surprised if someone did him in one day. I remeber back in 1992, Nailz grabbed him by the throat and choked him till he was blue in the face and hi eyeballs popped out of his head over the Summerslam 1992 payoff. Nailz, although immediately fired, gained major respect backstage.
- Bobby Heenan made it through his latest surgery, which was for a broken shoulder ok, and is currently doing physical rehab to deal with the most recent issues he has had.
411mania
That's AWESOME!!!
Where did you read this?
I just got home.
I'm glad "The Brain" is progressing.
On Monday's RAW, Chris Jericho announced that he will be leaving WWE once and for all if he does not win the WWE Championship in the 6-pack challenge match at Night of Champions. With Jericho's WWE contract expiring soon and talk that he's strongly considering leaving the company to pursue his career in the entertainment industry, it appears WWE has begun setting the stage for his possible departure.
As of this past weekend, a WWE source stated that Jericho still has not signed a new contract. It's still entirely possible that Jericho re-signs, but since Jericho has acknowledged in several recent interviews that his contract is expiring and he's considering moving on, WWE has incorporated the real situation into WWE storylines.
Jericho has said he wants more time off to to spend with his family, record music and tour with his heavy metal band Fozzy and pursue other opportunities in the entertainment industry.
As of this past weekend, a WWE source stated that Jericho still has not signed...
Was that your source?PWS / pro wrestling scoops
ProWrestling.net is reporting that according to someone with access to Karen Angle's Facebook page, apparently the former wife of Kurt Angle has indeed married TNA star Jeff Jarrett. The wedding took place sometime in the past month, and Karen has changed her Twitter name to Karen Jarrett.Kurt Angle no doubt is the puppetier pulling the strings.
Who wants to bet that Serena will eventually follow up with some kind of lawsuit - something maybe along the lines of a Sable-suit?Nah, she has no grounds. She'll do some independant shows and then wind up in TNA or get re-hired back in the WWE down the road.
Especially with Linda's senate running, it seems like the most opportune time for a revenge-based scandal.
The TMZ website is reporting that Hogan has been hospitalised with severe back problems after he was unable to get out of bed today.
We're told Hogan -- who has had several back surgeries throughout the years -- has had trouble the past few days and woke up this morning unable to get out of bed.
His girlfriend called the ambulance and, we're told, he was taken to a local hospital in Clearwater, FL
Considering he had back surgery recently that was meant to help him with continuing problems in that area, this could be pretty serious.
The TMZ website is reporting that Hogan has been hospitalised with severe back problems after he was unable to get out of bed today.That's what happens when you don't know how / when to call t quits and you wrestle past your mid forties well into your fifties.
We're told Hogan -- who has had several back surgeries throughout the years -- has had trouble the past few days and woke up this morning unable to get out of bed.
His girlfriend called the ambulance and, we're told, he was taken to a local hospital in Clearwater, FL
Considering he had back surgery recently that was meant to help him with continuing problems in that area, this could be pretty serious.
I have a bad feeling that guys like Hogan and the Undertaker, will end up not being able to walk. :-\That's because these idiots do not know how to retire gracefully. Hogan's net income is 30 million (yes, thats after his divorce). The Undertaker's net income is 14 million. They are more than finacnially secure. Why they insist on performing in their mid to late forties and fifties is beyond me. They are asking for an early grave. The human body is not meant to endure that kind of punishment. Taking bumps, chair shots, going through tables, for 20-30 years plus. Gimmie a break. They need to learn to retire gracefully and move on. Randy Savage did it and without looking back.
They need to learn to retire gracefully and move on. Randy Savage did it and without looking back.
That's because these idiots do not know how to retire gracefully. Hogan's net income is 30 million (yes, thats after his divorce). The Undertaker's net income is 14 million. They are more than financially secure. Why they insist on performing in their mid to late forties and fifties is beyond me. They are asking for an early grave. The human body is not meant to endure that kind of punishment. Taking bumps, chair shots, going through tables, for 20-30 years plus. Gimmie a break. They need to learn to retire gracefully and move on. Randy Savage did it and without looking back.
Playboy.....Are you sure about those salary figures for Hogan and undertaker? 30 million for Hogan with his TNA contract? That much? You sure about that, homie?Read the post. I said net worth, bro. Thats what they have in the bank according to many different sources.
Undertaker makes that much? Maybe I'm naive, but what are your sources regarding their respective salaries?
Taker makes 1.8 million per year with WWE and he owns two businesses outside of wrestling.
Its a real estate business called Calaway and Everhart.
I know he's got the tattoo shop.
What's the other one?
I learned something new today.lol...you and me both :D
8)
It seems as if Chad Ochocinco (or however you spell it) was more interested in something other than wrestling during his appearance last night.Best part of the night was when the Miz told Chad that he and the Bangels were over-rated. ;D
Apparently, Chad tweeted the following while he was guest hosting RAW.
"Watching the Jets n Ravens game and its a defensive game all the way, small flashes of offense from both sides, good game" http://twitter.com/OGOchoCinco
As for Hardy, I wonder if WWE will cut him soon.
Lol...thats what I figure. His pals Shannon Moore & SHane Helms are already there too.
Wouldn't surprise me either way.
The old man may keep him around in some capacity just to spite TNA - preventing a Hardy Boyz reunion.
Vince may not be the typical old-school promoter, but he's part of the breed and possesses undeniable characteristics of the scum.Sounds like something Vince would do.
There was one tag team (I forget which one) whose contracts expired six months apart.
The promoter intentionally arranged it that way to prevent either guy (and, ultimately, the team) from leaving.
Any idea how much he earns?
Hogan was using Fink's urine to pass his drug tests in the eighties & early ninties. No for steroids but for recs. It all came out in the steroid trial.
Never heard much of anything about Finkel.
He's stayed below the radar on just about everything from scandals to anything regarding his personal life.
As far as compensation, I suspect he's treated as a WWE employee as opposed to a talent (contractor).
Hogan was using Fink's urine to pass his drug tests in the eighties & early ninties. No for steroids but for recs. It all came out in the steroid trial.
Lol...that is funny shit...can you imagine old bald Fink handing Hogan his urine filled cup?
LMAO!!!
That's right...
I forgot about that!
Supposedly, they eventually caught onto what was happening and Vince started sending guys into the stall to watch the wrestlers piss into the cups to eliminate such funny business.More recently (I think it was a year or two ago) with the WWE's wellness policy that Rikishi's son used a prostetic penis to piss out someone else's urine and he got caught leading to his dismisal.
Piper apparently became agitated over this and told Vince something to the effect, "With all the queers you've got working here, ain't no guy gonna look at my pecker while I take a piss!"
After some issues that happened over the weekend, WWE has banned the drug Carisprodol (better known as somas) as part of a new amendment to the Wellness Policy. WWE Superstars can no longer use somas even if they have a prescription from a doctor. There have been a few changes made to the drug policy that have not been added to WWE's website yet.
Somas have been a major party drug in pro wrestling for decades. They're mainly used to relax muscles, but have resulted in several embarrassing incidents with wrestlers passing out in public after taking too many. Wrestler Louie Spicolli died in 1998 after overdosing on somas & wine.
This is likely the most significant change to the Wellness policy since its inception, as it will have the biggest effect on a segment of the WWE roster. It's said to be a VERY popular drug with WWE talents.
LOL, that is true!
LOL!!!
The memo probably read something like this...
Effective immediately:
Anyone whose name is NOT John Cena, Mark Calloway, or Paul LeVesque may no longer purchase, possess or consume the drug Carisprodol.
That is all.
Thank you.
We can expect to see the return of Paul Bearer on this weeks eposide of Smackdown!.
You're kidding! Didn't the Undertaker bury him in cement, years ago? How is his return gonna be written/explained?Well, hell bee back this friday night to be worked into the Undertaker / Kane angle.
We just found out that Timmy has off saturday. Turns out the Federation is at MSG the same day. They didn't have 1st row but got 4th with luck. Cool part is when I was leaving MSG after buying the tickets I cut through Barnes and Noble for a short cut. They had a big sign saying Bret is gonna be there for a book signing saturday from 4-7. Saturday is gonna be such a great great day! I am thrilled about this. I cannot wait to meet the Hitman.
I'll wait in line all day just to get to shake the Hitmans hand. I cannot wait to thank him for a life time of entertainment. My Brother is gonna probably start crying when he meets him! We're gonna party hardy come saturday night!
They have too many belts.And I hate it. All the need is 4 titles. WWE championship, Intercontinental, Tag title & womens title. 1 roster. Thats it, thats all.
When half the roster has one, they mean about half as much.
All territory titles used to have prestige.
Now, they're about as common to a wrestler's attire as his boots or trunks.
I cannot believe what I just read......
Former WWE diva Terri Ann Boatwright (formerly Terri Runnells and wife of Dustin Runnells aka "Golddust") is currently dating of all people.....
NEW JACK ??? :-\ :-\ :-\
This is the best she can do??? Now i've seen it all..
That truly sickens me.
You?
I had the displeasure of sharing several car rides with the guy!
>:(
;D
haha....you got any good stories?
All i know is Terri is a hot piece of ass. WHat in the heel is she doing with this right off???
I wouldn’t call them “good.”
;)
He's seems like one of those guys who “lives” his gimmick (character).
Although, I suspect much of that depends on who he’s around.
When it was just him & me, the “show” wasn’t bad.
But, once he was around all of his old ECW buddies, his act was greatly amplified.
New Jack’s biggest mark is New Jack.
This says more about her than it does about him.Exactly. What is she thinking though...man oh man....hooks up with an ex con with no money. Wow....
Exactly. What is she thinking though...man oh man....hooks up with an ex con with no money. Wow....
I wouldn’t call them “good.”
;)
He's seems like one of those guys who “lives” his gimmick (character).
Although, I suspect much of that depends on who he’s around.
When it was just him & me, the “show” wasn’t bad.
But, once he was around all of his old ECW buddies, his act was greatly amplified.
New Jack’s biggest mark is New Jack.
Some WWE creative news...
WWE's creative department has not been spending as much time with Vince McMahon as they have in the past. It is said that a lot of work is being done via e-mail as opposed to actual meetings.
In related news, the majority of the creative writers are said to be pleased that Stephanie McMahon is out on maternity leave.
"It's one less hurdle," said a company source. "Plus, Vince isn't as tense when she's not around."
"It's one less hurdle," said a company source. "Plus, Vince isn't as tense when she's not around."
credit: JRsBarBQ.comThey should make Austin the GM of Raw. WWe's ratings would spike through the roof.
"Saw where the UK Sun interviewed Steve Austin about another of Steve's movies being released eminently. Again, when Austin said 'never say never' regarding him returning to the ring one can surmise that is true as long as Steve is healthy enough to want to train to get back into the ring but I would be shocked to see Steve ever want to wrestle anyone at anytime at any place in the future.
Could it happen? Sure. Will it happen? Highly unlikely. Let the rumors begin and the speculation run wild, BROTHER! Steve is immersed in is movie career and to get back into the ring would take time away from that endeavor as Austin would never step back in the ring without several weeks or perhaps even months of preparation. Stone Cold has too much pride to ever step in the ring merely for a pay day and not to give his fans a helluva bout."
I suspect Austin will return to WWE in some capacity - for some length of time - if it means cross-promoting his movie career, which, so far, hasn't exactly soared.He doesn't care. He's made his money and then some.
They should make Austin the GM of Raw. WWe's ratings would spike through the roof.
I would personally buy a second TV and satellite subscription just to watch it on both.You and me both. Bring on the beer baths, swearing & violence.
You and me both. Bring on the beer baths, swearing & violence.
Favorite time for me in the WWF was the months leading up to Austin vs Michaels w/Tyson as ref. Every Monday night was worth watching.Even the Austin / Rock / Corperation angle was hot at the time. Now, I PVR Raw purposely so I can sift through it quickly. Its just not worth watching anymore.
Favorite time for me in the WWF was the months leading up to Austin vs Michaels w/Tyson as ref. Every Monday night was worth watching.
And that's Raw. Smackdown won't even garner 5 minutes of my time.
It was funny, creative, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable.
Sure, it was commercial, but it was good entertainment.
I haven't watched more than 15 minutes of WWE programming at one time in about a year.
Even the Austin / Rock / Corperation angle was hot at the time. Now, I PVR Raw purposely so I can sift through it quickly. Its just not worth watching anymore.
I do the same. Also partly because in a two hour show, there's nearly an hour of commercials. It's much easier to fast forward through and just keep up with the storylines.At one time I actually watched the entire show when it used to be on Monday nights from 10pm - 12pm. Now, it won't even get 15 minutes of my attention.
At one time I actually watched the entire show when it used to be on Monday nights from 10pm - 12pm. Now, it won't even get 15 minutes of my attention.
I'm watching RAW right now. They have the talent. The Federation has such great wrestlers. They're all good looking as well. There's no story lines though. I think it could be better then ever if they just did a few things differently.
Uhhh, no they don't, champ. Their ratings are at an all time low for a reason.
Agree with you. Vince created this mess by basically taking away the "minor leagues" for talent to develop in. Now they just sign guys based on a certain look who are athletic. Some of the best wrestlers of all-time didn't fit either category...the key is being able to TELL A STORY during a match.....and to cut coherent promos to get people interested in the match.Like I said before, I would not pay to pennies to watch The Miz vs R-Truth in a "main event".
Agree with you. Vince created this mess by basically taking away the "minor leagues" for talent to develop in. Now they just sign guys based on a certain look who are athletic. Some of the best wrestlers of all-time didn't fit either category...the key is being able to TELL A STORY during a match.....and to cut coherent promos to get people interested in the match.
That is a very astute observation.
Back when there were territories, guys could/had to develop their own characters, style and material.
Even as recent as the early part of this century, many wrestlers worked with creative on angles and what not because they could.
Seems like most guys on the roster today are simply assigned roles, characters, gimmicks, etc.
All of the thinking is done for them; oftentimes by writers with no pro-wrestling background to speak of.
Not only are they assigned roles but they are told what to say in promos too unless your like The Rock or even Roddy Piper back in the day.
That is a very astute observation.
Back when there were territories, guys could/had to develop their own characters, style and material.
Even as recent as the early part of this century, many wrestlers worked with creative on angles and what not because they could.
Seems like most guys on the roster today are simply assigned roles, characters, gimmicks, etc.
All of the thinking is done for them; oftentimes by writers with no pro-wrestling background to speak of.
Not only are they assigned roles but they are told what to say in promos too unless your like The Rock or even Roddy Piper back in the day.
This right here is whats ruining the product.
Yeah, and back then, you had bookers (who were from a wrestling background) deciding on feuds and who would go over, etc., but more was left to the wrestlers insofar as how to get there.
Or, your booker would tell you to go do a 4-minute interview to put over an upcoming match, or feud, but the delivery was up to you.
Nowadays, everything is spoon-fed.
Characters are assigned.
Entire dialogues are written out.
I don’t think management trusts the current talent to manage those things, and rightfully so.
Most of the current crop never had a chance to develop those skills.
This right here is whats ruining the product.
For example....Stone Cold Steve Austin was born when he ran his own promo and said "Austin 3:16 just whipped your ass."
Almost ALL of the best stuff was just off the cuff... some of my favs were, I think it was Arn or JJ, who just casually referred to all of them as the four horsemen in an interview....no "writer" came up with it and it wasn't even intended to try to be a brandname or anything. Also, Jake Roberts psycho stuff was just him being him.....same with Buzz Sawyer.....same with Kevin Sullivan in Fla and Ga.......I could go on and on....You're absolutely right on that one. Especially the horseman promos and the jake roberts promos.
PWInsider.com is reporting that Hollywood actor Freddie Prinze, Jr, who was a former Raw guest host, has returned to WWE's creative team. Prinze, Jr made his return to WWE this past Monday night on Raw, and is reportedly now working as a producer and director of WWE TV shows.
Even though they weren’t from a wrestling background, it wasn’t as bad when Vince had Russo & Ferrara doing the writing, but that’s because those two came up with lots of ideas and the old man picked the top three or four.My "source" told me that Vince is involved in EVERYTHING behind that curtain. He nixes storylines that he feels are not adequate enough or changes them completely which pisses off alot of the writers / bookers because they bust their asses conjuring up these storylines only to have them nixed. This is the main reason why Paul Heyman was released. He would come up with major storylines that work, then Stephanie (who's the head of creative) would get the ok from her father to change it. Heyman would scrap it out with her on a regular basis.
Then, he usually tweaked and reworked those ideas - sometimes so much that they bore little resemblance to the original.
The idea, here, is that Vince was very actively involved.
It seems as though he's put more/too much creative power in the hands of others, now.
My "source" told me that Vince is involved in EVERYTHING behind that curtain. He nixes storylines that he feels are not adequate enough or changes them completely which pisses off alot of the writers / bookers because they bust their asses conjuring up these storylines only to have them nixed. This is the main reason why Paul Heyman was released. He would come up with major storylines that work, then Stephanie (who's the head of creative) would get the ok from her father to change it. Heyman would scrap it out with her on a regular basis.
Sad isn't it? That's why WWE product has really gone down hill. They were huge in the mid to late eighties and then wne down, came back up in the late nineties thanks to the Rock & Austin and then slowly declined.
Wow!
Then, I guess that means that either Vince is okaying stupid shit, the writers aren't producing anything decent to choose from, or a combination of both.
:-\
I think vince really doesn't care that much anymore. He is just coasting it out.
It doesn't surprise me one bit. Did you guys know that in the eighties when Dynamite Kid hurt his back, Vince wanted to put the tag team titles on Sheik & Volkoff? He then told Dynamite while he was in the hospital with his bad back that he wanted him to fed ex the tag title to head office in conneticut. Dynamite told him to F**K a duck and said no way. If we lose the titles it will only be to the Harts as they had paid their dues. Vince wasn't about to argue with Dynamite given his tough backstage non-nonsence persona. Vince did MANY stupid things.
You may be right.
I just never thought his ego would allow him to do that.
It doesn't surprise me one bit. Did you guys know that in the eighties when Dynamite Kid hurt his back, Vince wanted to put the tag team titles on Sheik & Volkoff? He then told Dynamite while he was in the hospital with his bad back that he wanted him to fed ex the tag title to head office in conneticut. Dynamite told him to F**K a duck and said no way. If we lose the titles it will only be to the Harts as they had paid their dues. Vince wasn't about to argue with Dynamite given his tough backstage non-nonsence persona. Vince did MANY stupid things.
That's correct. But can you imagine the titles on Sheik & Volkoff? Ouch.
The old man tried twice to get the belts while Dyno was laid up.
He sent Bret the first time, which is when Tom gave Bret the "fukk-off" message to relay.
For the second attempt, Vince phoned Tom personally and started the conversation by saying, "You were right not to give the belts to Bret..."
What an assinine thing to say!
If Dynamite was right to keep them, they wouldn't even be having a conversation about it.
Oh, I agree with you on that.I think just like others, Vince feared Billington. Plain and simple. Even Randy Savage said that he would ask Billington to watch his back when they went to bars in towns after shows that NWA wrestlers would frequent.
I was only tying Vince’s “you were right to keep them” bullshit line to other stupid things he’s said & done.
But, yeah - Sheik & Nikko could only have been transitional champs at best; the same way they put the big strap on Sheik just so that he could feed it to Hulkster thirty minutes later.
It's a good think Sheik has let that go....... ;DI give Sheik credit though for snapping on Warrior at an autograph signing. Warrior being his usual dickhead self didn't want to sign near Sheik and Sheik litterally freaked on him. ;D
I love Sheik....he's batshit crazy and lived/lives his gimmick as much as anybody.He told the Warrior in front of about 300 people that he was gonna put him in the camel clutch, break his back and f**k him in the a$$, LMAO. Warrior just stood there speechless for once in his miserable life.
He told the Warrior in front of about 300 people that he was gonna put him in the camel clutch, break his back and f**k him in the a$$, LMAO. Warrior just stood there speechless for once in his miserable life.
I'm rereading Flair's book and he is talking about when he was training under Gagne.....he was in the same class as Sheik, Patera, Brunzell, G. Gagne, and a couple of others. He mentioned that Billy Robinson, a shooter, was one of the trainers and heard that Sheik said that Billy couldn't "turn him over." Robinson called Sheik out and after 10 mins of not being able to turn him, he kneed Sheik in the thigh so badly that he was able to turn him....guess the rules in the olympics and pro's are different? haha....anways Flair said most everybody thought Billy as an asshole and didn't want to work with him. Sailor White beat him down in a dressing room one time and then pissed on him....hahaGood story. The old AWA breed some of the finest wrestlers in the world.
I'm rereading Flair's book and he is talking about when he was training under Gagne.....he was in the same class as Sheik, Patera, Brunzell, G. Gagne, and a couple of others. He mentioned that Billy Robinson, a shooter, was one of the trainers and heard that Sheik said that Billy couldn't "turn him over." Robinson called Sheik out and after 10 mins of not being able to turn him, he kneed Sheik in the thigh so badly that he was able to turn him....guess the rules in the olympics and pro's are different? haha....anways Flair said most everybody thought Billy as an asshole and didn't want to work with him. Sailor White beat him down in a dressing room one time and then pissed on him....haha
By most accounts, I’ve heard that Robinson was a prick.
He was quite good at the “catch-as-catch-can” style that evolved with the Wigan coalminers.
The problem was, he relied entirely on that style, which - while “realistic” - was a total bore to watch during a pro show.
Also, because of his combined cockiness and skill, promoters were often afraid to give him a belt because, if he wanted to, he could keep it by refusing to job.
There’ weren’t many guys who could beat him legit.
Robinson was also known to work stiff & intentionally hurt guys during matches.
WTF kind of worker is that?
The following is from WWE.com:I can't believe the apathy this is being met with. Granted, it wasn't a suprise, but the first time he was released the internet almost exploded. 5 years later and no one cares. Good riddance IMO.
WWE has come to terms on the release of Matt Hardy, effective as of October 15, 2010. WWE wishes Matt Hardy the best in his future endeavors.
Anyone surprised? Let's hope not!
I suspect some of the interest in his first departure concerned the circumstances surrounding it.That's true, but this one was kind of odd as well. He got sent home from a tour, the tweets, and all that other wierd behavior.
Bill Goldberg inducted into the WWE HOF????HOF is all about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
Please tell me that's a joke.
HOF is all about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
You think KoKo B.Ware should be in the HOF? Lol...
But he was only in the WWE for one year. And his time in the WWE was less than stellar. At least Koko wrestled for the federation for many years.He was in WCW from 1997-2001. WWE owns copy right to WCW footage / names, etc.
He was in WCW from 1997-2001. WWE owns copy right to WCW footage / names, etc.
So much for Vince. How far will he let the ratings fall before he takes proper action? They had a whole segment tonight about 'Stand up for the WWE' showing all the things they do, and how good the PG product is.
That's because the McMahons are anticipating a full frontal assault from Linda's senate opponent these last few weeks of the race.
There is a very strong belief amongst many different people that the attack ads will prominently focus on the WWE product.
I honestly believe that this largely explains the switch to the PG product that we've seen for some time now.
The last I heard, there is about a three-point difference between the two candidates.
If Linda loses, I really don't know that she'll run again, so I can only estimate a predicted 50/50 chance that they'll switch WWE back to a more "attitude-esque" product.
If she wins, they may keep the product watered down until Linda decides either way on running for re-election.
VKM knows what he has and he knows what he can do. This next attitude era is going to be the best the show has ever seen! There's just so much talent in the Federation. Five belts would start the revolution. Heavyweith, IC, Tag tiles, and Divas belt. Come on VKM we know your reading this.::) Keep dreaming. ::)
the thing is, most people already have an opinion on it, or even if they have tried to clean it up, if you show old footage or allude to it, it will still do the damage. Silly to not just say, "Hey it's entertainment...." Kind of make a joke of the other guy by saying "Does he realize it's scripted, etc?"
He has a house in East Hampton. A lot of my people say that they have seen him and the rest of the VKM clan. And everyone has said they're very friendly and talk to you. I've never seen them in town, at Main Beach, or any of the events I cater. But I'll run into them eventually. Timmy will get to the bottom of this.The WWE has not been the same and will not be what it was prior to the Benoit double murder suicide. It drew way to much negitive media attention just like in the early - mid ninties with the sex / steroid scandals. Vince almost went to prison and doesn't want and cannot afford to garner that kind of attention.
He has a house in East Hampton. A lot of my people say that they have seen him and the rest of the VKM clan. And everyone has said they're very friendly and talk to you. I've never seen them in town, at Main Beach, or any of the events I cater. But I'll run into them eventually. Timmy will get to the bottom of this.
He has a house in East Hampton. A lot of my people say that they have seen him and the rest of the VKM clan. And everyone has said they're very friendly and talk to you. I've never seen them in town, at Main Beach, or any of the events I cater. But I'll run into them eventually. Timmy will get to the bottom of this.He has a Mansion in Stanford, Conn. A Penthouse in NYC & a house in Boca Raton, Florida.
Maybe he rents a place in the Hamptons then? My people tell me they see him around. Shane O' Mac and Steph as well. I have never seen any of them.
Team 3D has signed a new lucrative deal with TNA. WWE has been contacting them to come back to revitalize their tag team division but they flat out turned it down more likely do to the travel schedual.
They were getting 300,000 dollars per year each for working 3-4 shows per week in a limited territory. Not bad. I would do the same. Guaranteed they both got raises.
IIRC, they didn't part on the best of terms?
Still, money's money, and I can only think of two people who would/will always say no to a WWE paycheck based on principle.
:-\
They were getting 300,000 dollars per year each for working 3-4 shows per week in a limited territory. Not bad. I would do the same. Guaranteed they both got raises.
It's being reported that Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat recently returned to WWE and has reported to Florida Championship Wrestling where he will now be working with developmental talent. Steamboat had been away from WWE since July when he was hospitalized with a bleeding brain issue.Good to hear that he is ok.
According to a new report, Vince McMahon recently reached out to former WWE star Christopher Nowinski and said he wanted to support Nowinski's Sports Legacy Institute and its research on the effects of concussions.
Source: The Wrestling Observer
TNA Champion Jeff Hardy has noted the following on his Twitter account:Speaking of Jeff, whats the story with his drug trial??
"Just to let the world know, Beth and I are the proud parents of a super cool little girl."
My hero wasn't the same when he lost at Mania six. I could never bring myself to watch anything like this.
From some of the shoot interviews from other wrestlers I heard, Savage would lock Liz up in a costodial room while he was getting ready for the show. That's how paranoid Savage was of other wrestlers trying to "hot" on his wife. Apparantely only Steamboat and Billy Jack Haynes were allowed to ride in Savages limo back in the 80's because they were both married. Wow.
LOL!!
Perhaps the "suicide" part of the show relates to WM6.
If Hogan is still bankable in some capacity after all these years, then I say he did/is doing something right.
Good for him!
I'll watch the show at least once just to see if he shares any good stories.
Did you check out that round-table discussion show he put on with Jimmy Hart, Knobbs, Leslie, etc.?
I posted it on here a while back.
It was just maybe 5 guys sitting in chairs and shooting the shit onstage about some of the crazy stories from life on the road.
I wonder how accurate his stories about Savage and Liz were.
From some of the shoot interviews from other wrestlers I heard, Savage would lock Liz up in a costodial room while he was getting ready for the show. That's how paranoid Savage was of other wrestlers trying to "hot" on his wife. Apparantely only Steamboat and Billy Jack Haynes were allowed to ride in Savages limo back in the 80's because they were both married. Wow.
While nothing has been confirmed or announced, PWInsider.com is reporting that Chris Jericho could return to WWE as early as this holiday season.I sure hope so. They are in dire straights for good talant now.
He needs a decent run with the Heavy weight title.If they want, they could really base some major storylines around Jericho.
Hope Triple H gets out of his way.
>:(
If they want, they could really base some major storylines around Jericho.
CM Punk reportedly needs hip surgery. Apparently they have a date scheduled for the operation within the next 7-10 days but it's not 100% yet that he will have it. There is concern within WWE that he will miss WrestleMania if he has the surgery."That sucks. Personally I really think he lost momentum when WWE creative and the company's faithful leader disbanded SES.
-NoDQ.com
RE:PG rating...
I said this before and I'll say it again - WWE PG is NOT coming to an end. For those of you who honestly think WWE's "PG" rating is going to end/change just because Linda McMahon lost the election - you're out of your minds. WWE's "PG" rating had nothing to do with Linda McMahon's senate campaign. It deals with advertisers which is a whole different story for another day. WWE PG is not ending - end of story.
Looks like Vince is covering his ass yet again and not afraid to let his product suffer for it. Its only a matter of time before fans start to turn their backs and watch football, hockey or basketball instead.
And so much for looking forward to better WWE programming.
You just outed yourself as Dixie Carter's gimmick.
And so much for looking forward to better WWE programming.
I just found out from "my source" who happened to be hear last night visiting family that Smackdown will return to Toronto on Feb 5th 2010 for a house show. it will be held in a different venue that seats a max 3,000 capacity. Not at the ACC which seats 19,000. What does that tell you?
IDK...
If attendance figures and buy rates drop too much, he'll lose advertisers anyway and still have to do "something."
Maybe he's planning on the motion picture division of WWE to carry the company.
:-X ;)
I just found out from "my source" who happened to be hear last night visiting family that Smackdown will return to Toronto on Feb 5th 2010 for a house show. it will be held in a different venue that seats a max 3,000 capacity. Not at the ACC which seats 19,000. What does that tell you?
Ouch..... ;DThey are sooooo hurting for business. Seems they cannot sell tickets anywhere unless its a Supershow with all stars on the same brand. Either way, people are getting fed up.
They are sooooo hurting for business. Seems they cannot sell tickets anywhere unless its a Supershow with all stars on the same brand. Either way, people are getting fed up.
Lol....the late eighties always had 19,000 sellout arenas. Both the A show and B show. C show was for smaller markets and had a 3-6 thousand seating capacity. This was back in the day.
When we said we yearn for the way things used to be, we didn't mean 1993!!
On a recent edition of Bruce Prichard and Jimmy Noonan's audio show, it was reported that former WWE Diva Chyna, real name Joanie Laurer, recently filmed an adult movie for Vivid Entertainment Group, the same company that produced her 1 Night in Chyna sex tape.There's a surprise ::)
There's a surprise ::)
She'll attract a huge male audience for it just because of who she is. She has no skill and has pretty much lost her build alltogether and is much more feminine now so she is doing the oldest trade in the world to make more money.
Actually, I am a little surprised.
I expected her to do it, but I never expected Vivid to be the distributor.
I know they did the Chyna tape, but she hasn't been "Chyna" for quite some time.
About the only thing she has done in the last 5 years, or so, is rehab.
Does she look "good?"Well she did playboy twice. I'd cap her. Nice curvy body and tits. Sure, why not.
Actually, I am a little surprised.
I expected her to do it, but I never expected Vivid to be the distributor.
I know they did the Chyna tape, but she hasn't been "Chyna" for quite some time.
About the only thing she has done in the last 5 years, or so, is rehab.
Well she did playboy twice. I'd cap her. Nice curvy body and tits. Sure, why not.
She was on that Sureal life series for a while. She looked alright there. I would tap her.
Oh yeah, I have the first one.
I meant does she still look good now?
I'm sure Vivid will make her up to meet their standards.
So, what's his punishment according to the Wellness Program?He's a "nobody" so he'll get dropped like a bad habit. Had it been Orton or anyone else its 10 strikes and your out.
He's a "nobody" so he'll get dropped like a bad habit. Had it been Orton or anyone else its1057 strikes and your out.
Lol... :D
Fixed.
I remember when the old man started sending someone into the stall with the wrestler submitting the sample.Pat Patterson :-X
:-X
Pat probably offered to "lend a hand...":o :o next thing you know, Barry Orton & Tom Cole will be on Geraldo and its back to 1992.
or both!
:o :o next thing you know, Barry Orton & Tom Cole will be on Geraldo and its back to 1992.
And then there's Rita Chatterton.... :)
Yep, which is fine; it'll match the attendance figures from that time.
Details on Vince McMahon's New Three-Year Contract with WWEThen you add Vince's bonuses and his true salary is 1 billion dollars per year.
By Marc Middleton
Nov 19, 2010 - 5:17:43 AM
- Vince McMahon has signed a new three-year contract with WWE as their Chairman and CEO. Vince also has the titles of Creative Director, writer and performer. Vince's new deal gives him a base salary of $1.1 million per year and incentive bonuses based on WWE reaching a certain level of profitability. Vince gets an annual bonus of $1.1 million if the company reaches profit goals.
Vince also receives four weeks of paid vacation per year and is allowed to use the company plane for personal travel with family members and any guests, unless the plane has a business matter it has to be used for.
Vince's contract says that if he is terminated, which obviously won't be happening, he receives a cash amount equal to double his base annual salary within 30 days. Vince would also receive two years worth of profit bonuses and would remain on the company benefits plan for two years after his termination.
If terminated, Vince would retain intellectual property rights to Vince McMahon and Mr. McMahon. Vince cannot compete against WWE or its affiliates while under contract or for up to one year after being terminated.
Vince's new contract is effective as of January 1st, 2011. Besides the three years, it also has additional year extensions available.
Yeah.I agree with that...I will say that the only way that this will matter is if Cena is off tv for a large amount of time. If next week, he's back because of a loophole or something, they just wasted 2 months.
I'm okay with whatever happens within the context of the show.
But, leave it there.
I find it remarkably tacky, condescending, and pointless to extend angles (particularly like this one) to places like Twitter.
That practice is a few decades too late.
I agree with that...I will say that the only way that this will matter is if Cena is off tv for a large amount of time. If next week, he's back because of a loophole or something, they just wasted 2 months.
I thought it was great when he asked the crowd to chant Cena Sucks. He seems like a nice guy. Very confident.He got phenomenal pop when he did that.
Kevin Nash posted the following on Twitter, but then removed it after getting some backlash from fans:I guarantee you Miz will lose the title within the next couple of weeks. He is a transitional champ at best.
"I promise I will not be back in the WWE. they think young sells .I've watched Grand Torino 15 times. bad ass sells not Mens fitness in trunks. WWE told the world that there **** is a work with the Miz as champ"
I guarantee you Miz will lose the title within the next couple of weeks. He is a transitional champ at best.
I honestly thought Honky Tonk Man was a phenomenal IC champ. He drew so much heat with that Elvis gimmick it wasn't even funny. I enjoyed him as champ and respect him for his honesty in his shoot, down to earth, interviews.
I have chosen ye as my successor.
Thou shall replaceth me upon my elevation to "wrestling geek emeritus."
edit: Of course, a lot of people said the same thing about Honky Tonk Man when he got the I-C belt from Steamboat.
I think that Honky was a pleasant surprise, and that's why they kept the title on him for as long as they did.WWE had planned on keeping the title on Steamboat for 1yr. He wanted to take a month off to see his son be born and Vince would not let him. This is why they made him lose the title to Honky Tonk (funny thing is he was subbing for Butch Reed who no-showed the event). Vince became jealous and bitter and thus, reducing Steamboat to a mid-card jobber even makinghim lose to Greg Valentine of all people at WM4 in the world title tournament. Steamboat got the last laugh because he went to JCP and had a series of killer matches with Flair that stole the show everynight even winning the World Title and ratings at Clash of the Champions. I know you know this Mont, but I figured I would post it for those that didn't.
Honestly though, after the last two men to hold that belt, I think it was quite reasonable for observers to speculate Honky's fate as nothing but a big middle finger to Steamboat.
And, for Honky, it was the break of a lifetime!Butch Reed was scheduled to win the IC title off Steamboat in a controversial matter that night but he didn't show up to the arena for whatever reason. Nice little tit bit to know.
Truthfully, I didn't know that Ferris was subbing for Reed that night.
I'm not sure that "The Natural" would have capitalized on the situation the way Honky Tonk did.
Butch Reed was scheduled to win the IC title off Steamboat in a controversial matter that night but he didn't show up to the arena for whatever reason. Nice little tit bit to know.
On my Facebook after Survivor Series, one of the other kids moms from school had asked if the Cena firing was real, and someone else had commented: "Yeah, he's actualy been fired, I think he's going to TNA..." ::)
And think how foolish we'll all feel when Cena shows up on IMPACT! this week.
:D
Well, tonight Cena debuts as "Juan Cena".....John Cena's Mexican cousin.....yes you read that correctly.... :-\ He will Wear a Lucha Libre Mask and continue to wrestle house shows and the odd Raw appearance whilst filming his new movie.
And people whinned that the original WCW booking was bad. Yet another brialliant move by creative ::) ::) ::)
Well, tonight Cena debuts as "Juan Cena".....John Cena's Mexican cousin.....yes you read that correctly.... :-\ He will Wear a Lucha Libre Mask and continue to wrestle house shows and the odd Raw appearance whilst filming his new movie.the old hulk hogan mr america gimmick recycled yet again. andre as a giant machine etc.
And people whinned that the original WCW booking was bad. Yet another brialliant move by creative ::) ::) ::)
Well, tonight Cena debuts as "Juan Cena".....John Cena's Mexican cousin.....yes you read that correctly.... :-\ He will Wear a Lucha Libre Mask and continue to wrestle house shows and the odd Raw appearance whilst filming his new movie.
And people whinned that the original WCW booking was bad. Yet another brialliant move by creative ::) ::) ::)
Seriously....? :o Friggin' hell.... :-\Yup.....he will wrestle all the house shows as "Juan Cena" with a mask. How gay is that?
Yup.....he will wrestle all the house shows as "Juan Cena" with a mask. How gay is that?
That's got to be one of the worst ideas they've ever had.And one of the major reasons why know one is really tuning in to watch anymore. They went from having non-stop sold out shows including house shows (non-televised events) with three separate tours in the eighties to struggling to get 4,000 crowd capacity crowds in the ninties due to steroid & sex scandal & people jumping ship to WCW for way more money to recent programming with lame storylines that would make a 5 yr old cringe.
And one of the major reasons why know one is really tuning in to watch anymore. They went from having non-stop sold out shows including house shows (non-televised events) with three separate tours in the eighties to struggling to get 4,000 crowd capacity crowds in the ninties due to steroid & sex scandal & people jumping ship to WCW for way more money to recent programming with lame storylines that would make a 5 yr old cringe.
They look like the Neely's.
MVP's career was going nowhere fast in the WWE. Like many other talents on that roster, he bailed and i'm sure there is more to come. Jericho left, MVP left, a few would-be prospects from OVW left. Edge said when his contract is up that he is bailing. Everyone is fed up of how things are running over there.
TNA star Hulk Hogan posted the following on his Twitter account:
"Trying to decide if I should do the new version of Hogan Knows Best? What do u guys think? It would be me, Jennifer and what's really going on with my new life and my relationship with my kids. The shoot version."
Curtis Iaukea, a Hawaii sports legend as a high school athlete and later a pro wrestler, died yesterday after a long illness.I just read about this litterally. RIP to the big guy.
"He died peacefully, with family around him," his son, Rocky, told the Star-Advertiser, last night. "At his home in Papakolea."
Iaukea was 73.
Iaukea starred in sports at Punahou, and then at the University of California, where he received an award for standing out on offense and defense.
He went on to a year in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders and several seasons in the CFL.
But his biggest claim to fame came as a pro athlete in wrestling, where he was known as "King Curtis Iaukea," and Curtis "Da Bull" Iaukea.
Iaukea, who stood 6 feet 5 and weighed 350 pounds, was one of the main headliners who made the 1960s and 1970s the golden age of pro wrestling in Hawaii.
He, along with promoter Ed Francis (father of former NFL great Russ Francis), "King Ripper" Collins and "Handsome" Johnny Barend made 50th State Big Time Wrestling must-see TV during its time with its wild and captivating locker room interviews and antics, much like what's seen in the WWE.
Iaukea would oftentimes hold his interviews in sunglasses with his broad back to the camera.
Iaukea's signature move in the ring was the "Big Splash," where he would launch himself onto a fallen opponent for a pin.
He also had a successful concession in Waikiki.
"He was a pioneer of the modern-day beach stand. He was a visionary in many ways," said his son. "His accomplishments went beyond football and wrestling."
Rocky said his father had not been well for a while.
"He was originally crippled from wrestling in 1979," he said. "Over the last year things accelerated, but his health problems started a long time ago."
The following are some new tweets from the official Twitter page of former WWE Superstar "Hurricane" Helms. The tweets are in reference to WWE legend Shawn Michaels:And make no mistake about it that Helms hit the nail right in the head with that tweet.
"I wonder if I backstab a bunch of people and hurt careers and families and slaughter animals for fun but then pray onstage, that make it okay?"
Helms followed up by writing:
"Just wondering? :-) But enough about that hypocrite, I'm home after a great but hard working tour and got to catch up on my DVR's."
The following are some new tweets from the official Twitter page of former WWE Superstar "Hurricane" Helms. The tweets are in reference to WWE legend Shawn Michaels:On the latest episode of the Highway 2 Helms show, former WWE star "Hurrican" Shane Helms did not have kind words for Shawn Michaels. When co-host Marty Gardner asked Helms who his least favorite wrestler of all-time is, Helms answered Shawn Michaels. Helms noted that HBK was an idol of his when he grew up, but says that, "he really let me down as a person." Helms went on to say that Michaels is "the biggest hypocrite in the business" and that "his whole religious gimmick is a f***ing work".
"I wonder if I backstab a bunch of people and hurt careers and families and slaughter animals for fun but then pray onstage, that make it okay?"
Helms followed up by writing:
"Just wondering? :-) But enough about that hypocrite, I'm home after a great but hard working tour and got to catch up on my DVR's."
As of this writing, Triple H isn’t expected back until early 2011. It could happen at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. ‘H’ has been sidelined since April due a torn biceps tendon.
He's going to keep breaking. Healing will take longer and be incomplete even with the best medical backup.
He won't get fired for it like any other poor schmuck though.
He's good for pops when he returns, but he can't perform day in and day out like the other wrestlers have to. Maybe gimmick runs for Wrestlemania etc, like the Undertaker, and then months to recover afterwards.
I've never liked him. Recall a Chuck Palumbo interview where he stole the idea of the cross on his tights. Cerebral Assassin indeed. Same calibre of human as Shawn Michaels.
:-X
Disagree. HHH's in ring work is second to none. Even Hogan said in an interview the HHH's timing is impecable. His promos, entertaining factor are amazing. He was schooled well by Killer Kowalski and was a big star PRIOR to Stephanie McMahon. Chyna evolved into an out of shape drug bag on Celebrity Rehab and the Surreal life trying to make extra money.
Now his backstage ego may be a different story. But comparing his attitude to Michael's is off because Michael's is a pathological lying scumbag and the head of scumbags (taking nothing away from his in ring performances) no matter how much he "find's God".
I agree on the in-ring work, but I think his promos are just awful.....i can't recall a single promo he's cut that was anything special....when DX first formed it was HBK on the mic bringing the heat. HHH is certainly a hard worker, but some have the gift of gab and others don't.Mic skills to my have to go to the ROck. His promos had me in tears. Also Ric Flair circa 1985-1988.
^^ I believe it.And to top it off Shad gaspar asked for his realese, as did MVP and there are others that want out of there too. What's next.
I recently read an interview with Batista in which he said as much.
And to top it off Shad gaspar asked for his realese, as did MVP and there are others that want out of there too. What's next.
A wake up call?Nope....ignorant, egotistical people don't get wak up calls. Vince's ego is so thick that you could slice it with a steak knife.
Nicely said Montague.
WWE's new book, "Cross Rhodes," which focuses on current Superstar Goldust, describes his book in the breakdown with the following description:I hope they make a Goldust DVD.
"A green wrestler struggling to prove to his peers that his work, not his name, had gotten him to where he was. Rhodes describes how, in the midst of a painful five-year estrangement with his father, he finally made a name for himself as Goldust and then let it all go, tumbling into a descent of self-medication that led him away from a red-hot career as a WWE Superstar and nearly cost him his life."
I hope they make a Goldust DVD.
WWE's new book, "Cross Rhodes," which focuses on current Superstar Goldust, describes his book in the breakdown with the following description:His ex wife Terri is a nice piece of ass.
"A green wrestler struggling to prove to his peers that his work, not his name, had gotten him to where he was. Rhodes describes how, in the midst of a painful five-year estrangement with his father, he finally made a name for himself as Goldust and then let it all go, tumbling into a descent of self-medication that led him away from a red-hot career as a WWE Superstar and nearly cost him his life."
VKM+vision+hard work=Billionaire. Whats so hard to Understand about that? There is such a thing as rich and miserable. There's no such thing as being broke and happy.Wrong. His father started the company and did all the work. Vince was spoon fed. He raided all the territories and broke protocol and trust amongst the promoters by stealing their wrestlers which in turn came back to bite him in the ass because that's exactly what Bishoff did to him with WCW. Vince did do a great job with his product but it was never the same after the sex and steroid scandals and after the Guererro death and Benoit incident.
Wrong. His father started the company and did all the work. Vince was spoon fed...
That along with the steroid scandal and the sex scandal single handedly ruined everything IMO. Now when people see a "muscular" wrestler, right away they think, steroids / painkillers / muscle relaxants / rec drugs.
I think to a point.
There are rumors that Jr. bought the WWWF from his dad for $1.00.
But, I’ve also heard that, supposedly, Jr. & Linda ran around to every bank in town taking out loans to convince Vince Sr. that they had all these financial backers so that he would hand over the reigns.
Regardless, Jr. inherited a territory.
The business he acquired from his dad was not the same business he would have a short time later.
He made some extremely shrewd and unethical moves that eventually made him a billionaire as well as come back to bite him.
I almost agree with the claim that VKM is the best AND worst thing to happen to wrestling…almost.
Benoit was THE WORST thing ever to happen to the industry.
I don’t know if it will ever be the same again.
Bruno thought he had the best of it.
Hogan thought he had the best.
A lot of people think the “attitude era” will never be topped.
It’s always proven to be cyclical, but this is one hell of a slump they’re in.
That along with the steroid scandal and the sex scandal single handedly ruined everything IMO. Now when people see a "muscular" wrestler, right away they think, steroids / painkillers / muscle relaxants / rec drugs.
lol....just like that ridiculous raw last night. Any of you dudes catch it?? John Cena's basic AA off a car on Batista won a Slammy over Randy Orton's mid air RKO on Evan Bourne whilst he did his shooting star press.
...murderer.
What's next? Horn Swoggle versus Kofi Kingston in the main event at WM???
Next thing you know, i'll have Heyman's old job, you'll have Cornettes old job and Mass can head creative.
When it's booked, we'll have confirmation that they read this site and are very desperate for ideas.
;)
Next thing you know, i'll have Heyman's old job, you'll have Cornettes old job and Mass can head creative.hey i want a job too, i'll train the divas.
lol....just like that ridiculous raw last night. Any of you dudes catch it?? John Cena's basic AA off a car on Batista won a Slammy over Randy Orton's mid air RKO on Evan Bourne whilst he did his shooting star press.
Then you have David Arquette wrestling....and Vince was the first one to make crude remarks on WCW when they made a horrible decision to put the World title on Arquette for a week....wow... ::)
What's next? Horn Swoggle versus Kofi Kingston in the main event at WM???
The Wrestling Observer reported earlier that WWE star Goldust was unhappy with the lack of promotion WWE gave to his new book.why does every wrestler need a book anymore, i'm not complaining just wonder why all of a sudden every guy practically has a book. just got tony atlas's book too much......too soon actually pretty interesting. i think arn anderson was the first big name wrestler to have a book.
Goldust, himself, later disputed that report by posting the following on Twitter:
"Not true dipsh*t."
The first book I picked up was Dynamite Kid's.Out of all the books, I really enjoyed Dynamite's the best. It really opened my eyes as to what goes on behind the scenes, the ribs, the drugs, etc.
That was around 1999/2000, and it was the first pro-wrestler autobiography I'd noticed - at least, by someone I cared enough about to read.
Once the "attitude era" boomed, wrestling bio's multiplied like rabbits.
Out of all the books, I really enjoyed Dynamite's the best. It really opened my eyes as to what goes on behind the scenes, the ribs, the drugs, etc.
The following are some messages compiled from the official Twitter page of former WWE, WCW and TNA star Sean "X-Pac" Waltman:F**k me....Waltman is still around? Last I heard he was wrestling for Mexico's AAA and living in some hotel.
It will be a call-in show with Skype capability, interviews with the biggest names in wrestling and other celebs. It's not a radio [show], it's a TV webcast. I will be covering everything about wrestling, as well as pop culture and current events. There will be clips with some Tosh.0 style shit. This isn't a video podcast. This will be live in a multi-million dollar studio. Very much like [Howard] Stern's show on E Entertainment Television."
Follow more Waltman tweets on Twitter @ TheRealXPac.
credit: wrestlezone.com
F**k me....Waltman is still around? Last I heard he was wrestling for Mexico's AAA and living in some hotel.
Man, when he first showed up in WCW I wanted to bash his head in so badly......never cared one way or the other about the 123 Kid gimmick, but I was very early on the "X-pac heat" bandwagon......I never liked him period. I loved it when he and Michaels got the piss kicked out of them by those marines in Albany. They deserved it. I always felt that Waltman rode Hall & Nash's coat tails....and he did. The best was when he left WCW in 1998 and came back to WWE to join DX, Hogan told him, "he couldn't cut the mustard." What a shot to X-Pac's ego, lol.
I never liked him period. I loved it when he and Michaels got the piss kicked out of them by those marines in Albany. They deserved it. I always felt that Waltman rode Hall & Nash's coat tails....and he did. The best was when he left WCW in 1998 and came back to WWE to join DX, Hogan told him, "he couldn't cut the mustard." What a shot to X-Pac's ego, lol.
From WWE.com:There reason was they didn't have anything creative for him planned.
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of WWE SmackDown Superstar Kaval (Brandon Silvestry) as of today, December 23, 2010. We wish Kaval the best in all future endeavors.
Seems an odd one, I thought they could have done something with him?
Did you see the interview with Cornette where he said the only Hall and Nash kept Waltman around so that they could get him drunk and watch him puke on himself? hahaI didn't but it wouldn't surprise me at all. Waltman was always like a puppy running on Hall & Nash's heels.
I didn't but it wouldn't surprise me at all. Waltman was always like a puppy running on Hall & Nash's heels...humping their legs...
Lol.....what a misfit Waltman is though, huh?
;)
On Bubba The Love Sponge's radio show today, a caller said he lived in Jim Neidhart's neighborhood and the Anvil would sometimes walk around with a 12-pack under his arms, knocking on random doors and yelling at people. The caller also claimed to have seen Neidhart riding a mountain bike in the car lane and swearing at people who honked at him for holding them up.
From WWE.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of WWE SmackDown Superstar Kaval (Brandon Silvestry) as of today, December 23, 2010. We wish Kaval the best in all future endeavors.
Seems an odd one, I thought they could have done something with him?
The Charlotte Observer is reporting the following:I wonder what they'll sentence him to?
CARTHAGE - Jeff Hardy, a professional wrestler from Cameron who was arrested last year on drug charges, plans to plead guilty in court next month, according to the Moore County district attorney.
Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/12/27/1936732/moore-da-pro-wrestler-to-plead.html#ixzz19KZHH9l6
I wonder what they'll sentence him to?
I can't see him getting any jail time as i'm sure his slew of lawyers will land him a sweet deal.
I thought it would be some kind of plea deal, but we'll have to wait & see.
How was your holiday, brother?
I can't see him getting any jail time as i'm sure his slew of lawyers will land him a sweet deal.
Holiday was phenomenal. Lots of food and booze. Santa was good. He got me some Smackdown! tickets for Feb 5th show here. ;D Looking forward to new years. I'm throwing a nice little jam at my pad.
From Jim Ross - Twitter @ JRsBBQ:A little more on that story....
"John Cena suffered a hip pointer Tues nite in Wilkes Barre, Pa. He's day to day. Knowing John, not too many days. O-Lineman mentality."
A little more on that story....
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross said on his twitter account that John Cena could have suffered a hip pointer during his match against Wade Barrett in Wilkes Barre, PA last night. A hip pointer is deep bruising of the pelvic bone and muscle from a hard blow to that area. The injury can also cause internal bleeding within the abdominal muscles.
It will take some time before he can do any physical activity, and the word is that breathing hard and/or laughing could cause him extreme pain. Jim Ross described Cena’s condition as “day to day.”
Although it is painful, Cena will not be out for months, and it won’t require surgery. It will prevent him from performing in-ring for the next several weeks though.
-- A new "employment agreement" Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment went into effect on January 1st and will run for three years until December 31, 2013. According to the official SEC Filing posted at WWE.com, McMahon's new role in the company is as follows:In other words, he'll be making 50 million per year. His take home last year was a little over 45 million. No, that is not a joke.
"In addition to his duties and responsibilities as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Executive shall serve as the Company’s creative director, and as a writer, and performer at various times for and in the Company’s events and productions."
The three-year deal gives McMahon generous compensation if he is terminated "other than for cause" or leaves on his own accord
with "good reason." It also includes a 1-year no compete clause in the event that his agreement is terminated. For more specifics, visit Corporate.WWE.com.
Former WWE and WCW star Paul Orndorff, 61, revealed this afternoon on the SIRIUS pro wrestling talk show Busted Open that he was recently diagnosed with cancer.I just read about this too. That's too bad. I always liked Orndorff.
Program host Reby Sky disclosed the news on her Twitter account, writing:
"Orndorff: "I wasn't a very good politican. I wonder if I should have played the game" in reference to money & Vince McMahon... after revealing he just found out he has cancer. This is almost too intense; studio on the verge of tears here."
Orndorff was forced to retire from active wrestling in 1995 due to previous injuries suffered while working for WWE in the 1980s, with the entire right side of his body beginning to atrophy (eventually causing his arm and leg muscles to shrink).
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I guess Vince gives guys cancer now too? Best wishes to him.
I guess Vince gives guys cancer now too? Best wishes to him.
Bullseye.
I suspect he was referring to making & having more money to deal with his current situation.
Regardless of how much they made, lots of guys either blew what they had, or didn’t save enough while they were making it.
And, even if you have it, going for cancer treatments with no medical coverage; you won’t have it for long.
Bobby Heenan had to wait until he received health insurance through Turner before he had his neck surgery after a 1984(?) injury.
And, I believe his wife’s insurance (through her job) later covered his cancer treatments.
I suspect he was referring to making & having more money to deal with his current situation.
Regardless of how much they made, lots of guys either blew what they had, or didn’t save enough while they were making it.
And, even if you have it, going for cancer treatments with no medical coverage; you won’t have it for long.
Bobby Heenan had to wait until he received health insurance through Turner before he had his neck surgery after a 1984(?) injury.
And, I believe his wife’s insurance (through her job) later covered his cancer treatments.
What do you mean? Not sure that I understand. You won't have cancer for long? or the coverage?
Just curious because my aunt has stage two ovarian cancer and is about to be flown to John's Hopkins here in Baltimore to get treatment. The kicker is that she lives in the U.S. virgin Islands but has never had insurance(she's currently applying for medicare). As it turns out, she has been told that she will receive treatment regardless of whether she has insurance or not.
The medical coverage system is a complete joke.
Right, sorry to hear about your Aunt.
The same cancer can affect various people quite differently.
Glad to hear she’ll get the treatment she needs, and I hope they can get her better.
Hopkins is a fantastic facility.
In my post, I was referring to the money wrestlers made and saved during their careers.
Even if they had THE MONEY to afford treatment, they wouldn’t have it for long after the costly medical bills that pile up quickly.
That's all I was getting at.
Right, sorry to hear about your Aunt.
The same cancer can affect various people quite differently.
Glad to hear she’ll get the treatment she needs, and I hope they can get her better.
Hopkins is a fantastic facility.
In my post, I was referring to the money wrestlers made and saved during their careers.
Even if they had THE MONEY to afford treatment, they wouldn’t have it for long after the costly medical bills that pile up quickly.
That's all I was getting at.
Who is on creative these days?I'd do a better job then their current creative. ;)
Playboy?
I'd do a better job then their current creative. ;)
Who is on creative these days?.
.
Last I heard it was Michael Hayes and a few suits headed by Stephanie. I am heading to the smackdown show in febuary here so I will try and find out some dirt.
No doubt.
Does your person ever mention "the team?"
finaly finished the tony atlas book Too much.......Too soon, guy blows the whistle on a lot of things including brody's death, the george washington lodge jimmy snuka incident. by the way he says that wrestlers are the biggest fetish freaks in the world, example freebirds used to get off pissing on each other in in the book.Did Tony talk about his foot fetish? :-X
finaly finished the tony atlas book Too much.......Too soon, guy blows the whistle on a lot of things including brody's death, the george washington lodge jimmy snuka incident. by the way he says that wrestlers are the biggest fetish freaks in the world, example freebirds used to get off pissing on each other in in the book.He could be full of shit for all we know. Can you picture Michael PS Hayes pissing on Terry Gordy???
Did Tony talk about his foot fetish? :-Xhe talked about it way too much, it started when he was a kid.
He could be full of shit for all we know. Can you picture Michael PS Hayes pissing on Terry Gordy???true, but just like canseco's book there got to be some truth in it. his girlfriend lisa was in the book when the girl died with jimmy superfly snuka. and he was involved in the brody death as he was wrestling in puerto rico at the time.
true, but just like canseco's book there got to be some truth in it. his girlfriend lisa was in the book when the girl died with jimmy superfly snuka. and he was involved in the brody death as he was wrestling in puerto rico at the time.That is one serious rib. Pissing on a chick? Wow.....
Sean Waltman Tweeted the following during Raw last night:
"I have no words right now to describe how happy I am for Shawn. No one deserves it more. I will be there to see him inducted if I have to f---ing hitchhike to get there... I would love for the Wolfpac to be in attendance that night. I'm trying to think of the last time The Kliq were all together. 2002?"
source: Twitter.com/TheRealXPac
What an assclown....like anybody on the planet cares if he shows up. Shawn will probably tell the security he doesn't know him... ;D
if I have to f---ing hitchhike to get there"[/i]if?
if?
Former WWE star Gregory Helms, who ripped Shawn Michaels on Twitter a few months back, had more comments against Shawn this week after his Hall of Fame induction.lol...Gregory Helms....another drugged up jealous misfit who hangs with the Hardy's. Need I say more?
Helms wrote: "The HOF is great but I take more pride & comfort in the fact that I've never "screwjobbed" ANYONE in life or the biz! $$$ isn't everything."
Later, Chris Jericho wrote that Shawn was the greatest performer of all-time. Helms re-tweeted Jericho's message and added his opinion: "BS! Flair did more & got more people over.
Helms then wrote another message, which sounds like it was directed at Jericho: "If u got something to say, say it public. Enough ass-kissing. He wasn't the greatest when he was cussing u out in catering."
Helms continued to rant:
"Flair got over people that absolutely SUCKED!! Shawn hadn't gotten over anyone but himself in the last decade!!
I'm sorry being honest comes off bad on Twitter, I'm not hating, I'm stating FACTS!! Facts that I would swear by on my life.
And wearing a cross doesn't make u right. Hitler wore one too! Don't be FOOLED by a TV persona!! I'm always honest. NO ONE can accuse me."
The funny thing is, all he did during his comeback run was put people over. He's a moron.I never liked him at all.
At least he was right about Flair being better..... 8)Anyone who carves Flair's career is on crack.
The latest on the Undertaker:
The Undertaker was at the SmackDown! tapings this week. Many were surprised that he showed up, because he had to fly to Birmingham, and has been focusing on his shoulder rehab.
While he was there to spend time with real-life wife Michelle McCool, he was also there to watch the angle develop involving Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Ezekiel Jackson joining Wade Barrett on SmackDown!. Both Barrett and Jackson have been rumored as opponents for Taker at WrestleMania, due to the fact that they want to book him in a match where he won’t be expected to put on the physically taxing type of match that he’s had in recent years with Shawn Michaels. The idea is to give him a match on the card where he can keep the streak alive, but not feel the pressure to top the last two years. The deadman's days are definately numbered.
Kane has also been discussed as a possible opponent
Kane and Undie wouldn't get much heat though. It's been done too many times and hasn't left much of an impression. The writers would have to outdo themselves. ::)I agree 100%. The Kane vs Undertaker saga is much played out.
If Kane is Undertakers opponent at Mania I won't watch it.I don't think anyone will.
On Friday in Memphis, Tennessee, former WWF and WCW talent Sidney Eudy (Sid Vicious) was arrested after police pulled him over for driving without a seatbelt on. While pulled over, the officer noticed a bag containing 18 grams of marijuana sitting on an armrest of Eudy's car.Lol...check out his mug shot. He's high as a kite.
Sidney was charged with marijuana possession, driving without a license, and not wearing a seatbelt. He was released on $1,000 bond.
credit: wrestlezone.com
The face of a man who rules the world:
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Ha-ha...Remember when he stabbed Arn Anderson in a Hotel Lounge 20 times with a pair of scissors? He is a legit nut job.
Sid will never change.
At least he's not an asshole.
Remember when he stabbed Arn Anderson in a Hotel Lounge 20 times with a pair of scissors? He is a legit nut job.
Sid was always a loose cannon. That's why Vince gave him the name Psyco Sid the second time around in the WWE. He went after Brian Pillman with a squeegee of all things in a bar once because he lost it.
The biggest thing that struck me odd about that was that neither of those two had a reputation for being violent troublemakers; at least not to the extent of the more notorious ones.
Sid had/has a rep for doing stupid shit like his most recent escapade, but I never heard too much about him starting "serious" shit.
Arn: I never heard much about Arn outside of his Horseman tenure, although I'll admit to not following him or his career all that closely.
BTW - I remember having a 1990 Arn Anderson action figure that actually had his trademark bald spot included. I don't think it was a mistake or rib because there was actually no hair sculpted on the crown of his head. Later figures had the spot painted to match the hair, although it was still a smooth spot; just painted over.
Sid was always a loose cannon. That's why Vince gave him the name Psyco Sid the second time around in the WWE. He went after Brian Pillman with a squeegee of all things in a bar once because he lost it.
Oh ya. Sid was a huge 6'10" roided up loose cannon. I seen him in a peeler joint back in 1997 after a show here and he litterally took up two urinals to piss because he was so fucking wide. Tall too, he had to duck under the doorway and he was hammered out of his mind.
That's right.
And, 150 lb. Randy Anderson was the one to confront him & talk some sense into him.
looks like wwe is recycling again bringing in a batista lookalike,at least they didn't call him batsta like they did with the new improved razor ramon and diesel. and the worst ever when jimmy superfly snuka was gone because of the a-town incident they brought in a look-alike and actually called him superfly till the people booed the gimmick down.
He is British. I believe his name is Ryan Clark. He's a big boy.
Anybody know/remember who the stand-in was?
He is British. I believe his name is Ryan Clark. He's a big boy.
I know! His story was really shady too. I have often wondered that myself. Its almost like they took Snuka's word for what happened and said, "okay".
Okay, thanks.
I'll have to search again.
Damned if I could find anything last night.
I still often wonder how Snuka got out of that Allentown, PA incident with the dead girlfriend.
She didn't die of natural causes, and he was the ONLY suspect!!
I know! His story was really shady too. I have often wondered that myself. Its almost like they took Snuka's word for what happened and said, "okay".if i'm not mistaken snuka bolted the country for a good long time thus the replacement sylphie alfa not sure if that was his name though. the heat blew over and snuka came back. tony atlas's old girlfriend was in the room at the time when the girl died, according to tony atlas's book too much...... too soon.
Former wrestler Ion Croitoru, who appeared on various World Wrestling Federation cards from 1986 to 1989 as Johnny K-9, was charged Monday with first degree murder in connection with the 2008 gangland execution of Jonathan Barber in Vancouver.
Croitoru is also famous for his history of legal problems. He was a member of a Satan's Choice, a biker gang who is affiliated with the Montreal Cosa Nostra Rizutto family, and has also been convicted of assault, trafficking cocaine and bombing a police station.
Wonder what his getbig handle is? ;D
Some say he shares the gh15 account.
Wonder what his getbig handle is? ;DWe call it a "Croatch"
I'd love to see Booker back on TV.Me too. He was great as a half of Harlem Heat with his brother in WCW but when he separated he really started to blossom. Very hard worker and improved performer.
Always liked his work, and I consider him a slightly underrated performer.
I hope he has one more good run before his career winds down.
As noted earlier here on the website, there was much talk internally relating to the overwhelming crowd reaction both Kevin Nash and Booker T received Sunday night at the Royal Rumble. Booker was originally slated to return as a manager who wrestled and coached, but based on his performance last night, many feel he can “still go.” A few ideas have been discussed for him involving top tier WWE talent. He has signed a long-term contract with the organization. Nash is scheduled for no more than short-term run with WWE, but officials are open to using him as a trainer or coach. Wrestling, however, seems unlikely at this point.
haha, what is Nash going to train someone to do? The hair flip? Booker T would be an asset.Lol...maybe how to book themselves to win....all the time...
There's already so much great talent in the Federation going to waste. What on Earth could they possibly do with Booker T and Big Daddy Cool? Unless these guys are gonna work behind the scenes? These two guys are not going to better the show one bit. Big deal about their Rumble entrance pops.That's exactly what they will be doing.
Booker T was introduced as the newest member of the SmackDown announce team at tonight’s SmackDown taping in Long Island, New York, replacing Matt Striker. The team now consists of the returning Superstar, Michael Cole and Josh Mathews.
He performed the “Spin-a-Roonie” in the ring before joining his new colleagues at the announce desk.
As reported earlier, Booker T returned to World Wrestling Entertainment to announce as well as wrestle. His new role with the company is being compared to that of Jerry Lawler’s since he announces and wrestles.
Booker T, along with Kevin Nash, returned to WWE Sunday to participate in the 40-Man Royal Rumble Match. He entered the battle royal at number twenty-one and was ultimately eliminated by Mason Ryan.
The six-time world champion reportedly signed a long-term contract with the organization.
That's great.Que me in if you hear anything on the Sting situation....Because WM is in Atlanta this year, WWE is trying really hard to sign him just to shove it in TNA's face as its on their turf. He has not yet signed with TNA and rumours are greatly circulating that he could possibly sign.
I love watching Booker work.
He's from the generation that knew how.
And, wrestling part-time should give his body plenty of recovery/healing time, thus increasing his longevity!
If VKM signs Sting, wonder if he will make him shave his hair into a flat-top again, and wear day-glow pastel spandex? Yelling "Owwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! " ;DI can't see that happening. Lol........
I can't see that happening. Lol........
If VKM signs Sting, wonder if he will make him shave his hair into a flat-top again, and wear day-glow pastel spandex? Yelling "Owwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! " ;D
You forgot the original, big-ass Oakley M-frames.
;)
haha, LOL..... man I hated him during that time. We Horseman fans just wanted to see him get smoked.
Did you also like that little "tail" he had in the back with the flattop?
I'll bet that made you angry.
;D
haha, stupid "rat tail...." Always hated him "hulking up" during matches too....He had a good run with Flair. I remember some of Flair / Sting matches where gold.
He had a good run with Flair. I remember some of Flair / Sting matches where gold.
They really did. I still remember the Clash of Champions match that really made Sting.And according to all powers that be, Sting was a great worker and on top of it a really nice person. Unlike the other half of the Blade Runners.....
And according to all powers that be, Sting was a great worker and on top of it a really nice person. Unlike the other half of the Blade Runners.....
I think Sting really appreciated what all the top heels did for him. He always reminded me of Magnum TA in that wayHe had a good run with Flair, Vader, Luger, Cactus Jack, Terry Funk and a few others in his WCW days. Not one person ever had anything bad to say about him. Flair said he was a good family man and always attended church and did charity work.
He had a good run with Flair, Vader, Luger, Cactus Jack, Terry Funk and a few others in his WCW days. Not one person ever had anything bad to say about him. Flair said he was a good family man and always attended church and did charity work.
He's a great example of why the "wrestling business will change you" is a load of crap. I think getting the money, fame, etc... just magnifies who you really are deep down. True of all people who gain fame and wealth.Exactly. WHen has anyone ever heard of Sting popping somas like Candy? Or popping pain pills gallore? Or parting like a 19 year old? NEVER.
That's great.work yes announce no.
I love watching Booker work.
He's from the generation that knew how.
And, wrestling part-time should give his body plenty of recovery/healing time, thus increasing his longevity!
work yes announce no.He'll be better than that annoying Matt Striker or worse yet Michael Cole.
When Flair came to the Federation it changed my life. Finally Hogan/Flair. Yes Timmy is excited Sting is coming. It's a day late and a dollar short. Who's he gonna go against? HBK and HHH are out. From what all you guys say Undertaker is in really bad shape? Who's he gonna go against Cena? Cena will slam dunk him.Too bad he was well passed his prime by that point.
Right before I die. This is one of the days that will flash before my eyes. I'll never forget it.
"Sawyer was wrestling on the independent circuit when he died from heart failure due to an overdose on February 7, 1992. Fellow wrestler Billy Jack Haynes contended that his death was a well planned hit because they were both part time drug smugglers in the Pacific Northwest around the same time." from wikipedia...And they'll blame steroids. Not the umpteen dozen pain pills, pot, somas, crystal meth and alcohol.
I'm putting this here because I didn't want to start another thread about it. Does anyone have anything further on that? Also, wasn't Gino Hernandez offed by some "bad guys" in Texas back in the day?
And they'll blame steroids. Not the umpteen dozen pain pills, pot, somas, crystal meth and alcohol.
True, and I doubt Sawyer was even juicing at this point. I think he was when he first broke in back around 80. He wrestled at 186 in HS, and I think he was a legit 230 at his biggest. But after his run in GA, his body went WAY downhill. Too many rec drugs were surely his demise. I had never heard of the "drug runner" thing, but with BJH, who the hell knows....guy is batshit crazy.I'm sure he wasn't juicing but pain killer, soma and alcohol abuse isn't "sexy" to the media. I blame rec drugs mixed with pain meds and alcohol for 99.9% of the wrestling deaths. The rest were suicide.
I'm sure he wasn't juicing but pain killer, soma and alcohol abuse isn't "sexy" to the media. I blame rec drugs mixed with pain meds and alcohol for 99.9% of the wrestling deaths. The rest were suicide.
I agree. What is crazy is that 10-15 yrs ago the "party" stories are what the fans and media wanted. I think the steroid crap is SOOOO overblown in sports. Honestly to the avg person on the street they would overlook weed, booze, hell even coke.....but would think juice is the spawn of Satan.....idiots.And that is exactly what it is. Its not "sexy" to the media as "steroids" are. The average people out there are stupid because they believe in all the media hype. If you told the general public that sitting on wooden chairs was "bad" then eveyone would toss their wooden chairs in the trash. Its ridiculous.
And that is exactly what it is. Its not "sexy" to the media as "steroids" are. The average people out there are stupid because they believe in all the media hype. If you told the general public that sitting on wooden chairs was "bad" then everyone would toss their wooden chairs in the trash. Its ridiculous.
haha, true. You see it everyday with some new "study" that reveals something that contradicts all the other "studies" on the topic and people just follow it around like a dog on a leash. Eggs bad.....eggs good......coffee bad.....coffee good.....etc, etc....Just like baseball. They made a big stink about steroid use in baseball as if its not being used in the NBA, NHL, Olympics, Boxing, MMA, etc. But they fail to mention the amounts of booze these guys drink after the games at the local bars, they fail to mention how many of them are on coke and speed and how many of them burn a fattie in their hotels. All of which are ten times more harmful to the liver and kidneys and its been proven a thousand times over.
George "The Animal" Steele, in character, would be better than Striker/Cole.the great khali will be next, i like how the first two words he ever uttered several times in fact were F$%K you. funny how those are the first words a foreigner learns when he comes to the us of a.
the great khali will be next, i like how the first two words he ever uttered several times in fact were F$%K you. funny how those are the first words a foreigner learns when he comes to the us of a.Lol...
Hey, in regards to a couple of posts from a few pages back...
Was Koko Samoa the guy to play "Superfly" while the real Snuka was tending to legal matters?
FF to about 5:00 and take a look:
Hey, in regards to a couple of posts from a few pages back...could be the guy but he went by a different name right after the fans booed the superfly name off him. wasn't the tonga kid though.
Was Koko Samoa the guy to play "Superfly" while the real Snuka was tending to legal matters?
FF to about 5:00 and take a look:
Hey, in regards to a couple of posts from a few pages back...finally found it montague, guys name was siva afi profile along with many others can be found at onlineworldofwrestling.c om, great site.
Was Koko Samoa the guy to play "Superfly" while the real Snuka was tending to legal matters?
FF to about 5:00 and take a look:
here's pic of siva afiI vaguely remember him now. I was confused Tonga Kid fueding with Piper. I don't remember the "replacement" angle, as I didn't follow the WWF as closely.
finally found it montague, guys name was siva afi profile along with many others can be found at onlineworldofwrestling.c om, great site.
Lol...Sivi Afi...often 6-man tagged with the Islanders (Haku & Tama aka...The Tonga Kid)
Yeah, that's him!!
Funk, I'm nominating you for mod on the History Board.
I was just a little kid then, and I honestly didn't know that wasn't Snuka.
I just remember that Superfly came back, but wasn't around for long.
I wonder if fans booed him because he was an obvious imposter, or did they buy it, but despised "Snuka" for the Allentown incident?
i think they booed him because he was an imposter, like an insult to your intelligence. they didn't make that big a deal about the murder/ death. it blew over pretty quickly with superfly leaving the area. i actually live 17 miles from where it happened, place is gone now ;a home depot sits on the site. according to tony atlas's book superfly flipped out because he couldn't score any drugs and he was in the mood to party?Lol...
Some good tidbits here:
Vince McMahon apparently wasn’t in a good mood at last night’s RAW. According to sources, McMahon was upset about the reaction he got during the opening segment of RAW. He felt the crowd was quiet for his return announcement and that the ‘dead crowd’ continued for most of the night. McMahon was also upset with the R-Truth debacle. The idea was to get Mason Ryan over as a massive heel and R-Truth’s mistake took away from that. The crowd turned on R-Truth which obviously was not what WWE wanted. It should be noted that just about everyone besides Vince got a good laugh out of the mistake and the crowd chants that took place after it.
– Second-generation talent Richie Steamboat is getting rave reviews out of FCW. The only issues seems to be his ‘look’ but there are talks of bringing him up to the main roster within the next few months. We’ll see shortly.
– Greg Gagne’s daughter Gail appeared before a judge in Hennepin Country on charges of having sex with a former football star at a high school she taught at when she was 25 and he was 16. A deal was set that if he declared her guilty, she would not receive jail time. The judge dropped a count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and a felony was reduced to a gross misdemeanor. She got two years probation and can have no contact with the student.
– Greg Gagne’s daughter Gail appeared before a judge in Hennepin Country on charges of having sex with a former football star at a high school she taught at when she was 25 and he was 16. A deal was set that if he declared her guilty, she would not receive jail time.
I saw some indie stuff w/Steamboat and don't understand the "look" thing....he was kinda small, but that was a few years ago.
I was thinking the same thing!
This kind of shit pisses me off.
Where the hell were all of these hot 25 y.o. teachers when we were in H.S.?
Gotta give it to Triple HHH. Sure, it may have been a calculated decision to start up a relationship with the boss' daughter.Either way, Triple H was always for the business and was already big and making a million dollars per year prior to Stefanie. The relationship just helped.
But I'm sure the old man gave it his full endorsement because Triple HHH eats, shits, and breathes wrestling.
That movie he's coming out with looks fuckin horrid.
I agree with you guys.Was watching his dvd yesterday when he came back from his first torn quad injury....guy was jacked!
No matter how good & successful HHH was prior to becoming "Mr. Stephanie McMahon," detractors will always dismiss the union as "the only reason" he made it.
::)
Yeah, it only helped, but he was a top guy WELL BEFORE THAT!!!
People who don't realize that are either too stupid to get it, or refuse to accept it for whatever reason(s).
Triple H has contemplated retiring in the near future, noting he’s 41 years old, has suffered a series of serious muscle tears, and is considered the heir apparent to Vince McMahon’s throne atop World Wrestling Entertainment.
Maybe he had a tif with SHane. WHy else would Shane leave? That's the question I always had.
I always thought it would be a McMahon.
I always thought it would be a guy.
I always thought it would be Shane.
Wonder what Vince always thought?
I knew Terra Ryzing would someday run the biggest wrestling promotion in the world.... ;DApparently he has been in Conneticut at the head quarters learning all business aspects of the business and doing very well. Who knows.
Maybe he had a tif with SHane. WHy else would Shane leave? That's the question I always had.
I know for a fact that Stephanie was very difficult to work with. Paul Heyman and her used to get into backstage tifs all the time over storylines.
I have wondered the same thing from day 1 after Shane left.
Also, it sounds like Stephanie may be a tad difficult to work with, and it can be even worse in some ways when you add sibling rivalry to the mix.
Dutch Mantell's 2nd book is now available.....I still don't have the first one, they are asking $22 for it on amazon, I'm waiting for a little cheaper.....but it is said to be a GREAT read about life on the road, etc.... 2nd book sounds very similar.Very interesting. I'll have to keep my eye out for that book. Have you read Hogan's book yet?
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Very interesting. I'll have to keep my eye out for that book. Have you read Hogan's book yet?
No, I haven't read Hogans yet. We have a HUGE used bookstore near me and I always look thru the biographies/wrestling books. highest price you will pay on any of them is $5 or so.Holy shit!! 5 bucks? Walmart over here wanted 25 bucks for his book. Either way I think i'll buy it. I heard through various people that it is a really good read. Lots of road stories and he gets into the steroid trial and other aspects of the business which are very interesting.
Holy shit!! 5 bucks? Walmart over here wanted 25 bucks for his book. Either way I think i'll buy it. I heard through various people that it is a really good read. Lots of road stories and he gets into the steroid trial and other aspects of the business which are very interesting.
I'll check to see if they have one. Yeah, the store is one of those warehouse size places, and you can bring in your books for a trade-in....they only give you .50 or 1.00 for yours, but the prices are usually 3-5 dollars when you buy one. So at least you get something back. Great store....they have cd's and dvd's too.Fuck man, Canada stinks for price tags on things sometimes. Our gas is a joke right now.....1.20. Joke.
Fuck man, Canada stinks for price tags on things sometimes. Our gas is a joke right now.....1.20. Joke.
Do you guys have any used book stores? I very rarely buy any new books, only for presents maybe, anymore. And gas is around 3.15 US dollars here right now...Not that i'm aware of. Usually a paperback like Hart or Hogan's biography books will fetch for about 25-30 bucks brand new.
Not that i'm aware of. Usually a paperback like Hart or Hogan's biography books will fetch for about 25-30 bucks brand new.
Gas is a complete joke now. I remember getting my license back in 1991 and paying only 25 bucks to fill my tank. Now I drop anywhere from 40-50 bucks per week.
Oh man, I hear ya on the gas.....I remember as a teen putting $10 worth in and it actually doing something....10 bucks barely moves my needle. :'(
10 bucks barely moves my needle. :'(
If that was all the cash I had, I wouldn't even bother stopping.... hahaI got a 2005 supercharged Grand Prix so I chew thorough gas hard if I punch the car. Usually its pretty good on gas considering its a supercharged 3.8 litre V6 engine. I live close to work so that helps too.
You guys are complaining about $3.15 a gallon on gas?! It's £5.90 over here, which is nearly $10!!! :-XWhich is just ridiculous. It shouldn't cost no more than 40 bucks to fill a tank on an average V6 engine. The gas prices are a classic ripoff and a clever way for the governments to extract money from the unsuspecting general public who complain but still pay at the pumps.
You guys are complaining about $3.15 a gallon on gas?! It's £5.90 over here, which is nearly $10!!! :-X
But you guys have very clean and very safe public transportation for your commutes. Most of us don't and combine that with probably having to drive at least 30 minutes to work and how spread out our countries are....it adds up very quickly. I loved catching the trains in europe.....safe, reliable and I could start drinking on the way to and coming back from events..... ;DLove the European train system. All you gotta do is get loaded, enjoy the view and mingle with the ladies. :)
Love the European train system. All you gotta do is get loaded, enjoy the view and mingle with the ladies. :)
Absolutely. When I went to concerts, it was just a huge party on the train as virtually everybody was going to the same destination. Same thing with the Oktoberfest... the party just continued after you left. and in Germany they had these street cars, stross (sp?) that you could catch at the train station and go anywhere you wanted.And there were women everywhere! At least in Italy, Germany and Austria there were.
And there were women everywhere! At least in Italy, Germany and Austria there were.
No doubt. I was there for close to 3 yrs and got a chance to visit pretty much every country in europe..... it was a great time !!!I took a tour train from Italy, to Austria and then Germany. All I saw on the train were people just having a great time, no stress and the women were just everywhere. So i was pulling the old..."Oh yes, I come from Canada, etc....next thing you know you have a hot german fruline on your lap. ;D Living it up like the Nature Boy! Whoaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took a tour train from Italy, to Austria and then Germany. All I saw on the train were people just having a great time, no stress and the women were just everywhere. So i was pulling the old..."Oh yes, I come from Canada, etc....next thing you know you have a hot german fruline on your lap. ;D Living it up like the Nature Boy! Whoaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!
haha, yes !!! When I was there, there was no backlash against the US at that time, it was mid 90's.... and especially in out of the way places you were kind of a celebrity. We would venture out to small towns and then just hit up a beer garden or restaurant. And I always felt safe on the trains.....never once worrying about mugging or a robbery....I wouldn't dream of doing that in the US.I was there in the late mid ninties on the trip with two of my buddies. Man did we have fun. Mind you, I always watched my walet.
I was there in the late mid ninties on the trip with two of my buddies. Man did we have fun. Mind you, I always watched my walet.
SIN CARA SIGNS WITH WWEchecked him out on youtube guy should be a great addition.
STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE today unveiled their latest Superstar signing, Sin Cara, formerly known worldwide as Mistico. The announcement took place today during a press conference in his hometown Mexico City, where passionate fans of all ages turned out to see their favorite performer become the newest addition to the WWE roster.
Having already forged a strong international fan following, Sin Cara, known for his high flying style and awe inspiring acrobatics, is expected to reach new heights of global success with WWE.
“Sin Cara is a tremendous performer who brings the crowd to its feet every time he steps into the ring,” said Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, WWE. “With us, his stardom will only get bigger and brighter.”
Upon his signing, Sin Cara said, “WWE is the pinnacle of sports-entertainment. It is an honor and a thrill for me to be able to perform with the world’s best. Being a WWE Superstar will present new challenges, new mountains to climb and new competition. It is a new beginning and a new life. With that in mind, I have chosen the new name of Sin Cara in hopes to represent all the legendary Mexican masked performers and to carry the banner of their legacy to the entire world.”
But you guys have very clean and very safe public transportation for your commutes.
You've never been on the Tube in London then!
I suppose every country's pro's and con's balance out eventually, but when about 85% of the fuel price is tax, it's taking the piss.
SIN CARA SIGNS WITH WWE
STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE today unveiled their latest Superstar signing, Sin Cara, formerly known worldwide as Mistico. The announcement took place today during a press conference in his hometown Mexico City, where passionate fans of all ages turned out to see their favorite performer become the newest addition to the WWE roster.
Having already forged a strong international fan following, Sin Cara, known for his high flying style and awe inspiring acrobatics, is expected to reach new heights of global success with WWE.
“Sin Cara is a tremendous performer who brings the crowd to its feet every time he steps into the ring,” said Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, WWE. “With us, his stardom will only get bigger and brighter.”
Upon his signing, Sin Cara said, “WWE is the pinnacle of sports-entertainment. It is an honor and a thrill for me to be able to perform with the world’s best. Being a WWE Superstar will present new challenges, new mountains to climb and new competition. It is a new beginning and a new life. With that in mind, I have chosen the new name of Sin Cara in hopes to represent all the legendary Mexican masked performers and to carry the banner of their legacy to the entire world.”
As everyone knows by now, The Undertaker made his return on RAW last week to set up his match with Triple H at WrestleMania 27. We’ve learned that he will not be working a full-time schedule in the coming months. WWE is headed back overseas for another European tour shortly after WrestleMania and ‘Taker is not advertised. He’s not expected to work United States WWE live events either.
I certainly do....and thats why he just got a network deal to air shows in Brazil.
Remember when Vince started hitting the foreign market harder the last time his domestic ratings were weak (early 90's)?
Is the Rock even wrestling? I heard he is just hosting. Who knows, maybe they will make a last minute change and pull Cena away from the Miz and have him Wrestle the Rock?Theres no way they could get Rock to commit to even a full time summer schedule.
Theres no way they could get Rock to commit to even a full time summer schedule.Lol..you should be a booker ;D
But it'd be EPIC if theyd have Rock interfere before Cena comes to the ring, take Cena's place and have Rock win the title.
Then have em wrestle at summerslam. Thatd be huge money.
But theres no way that'd ever happen lol.
Lol..you should be a booker ;D
Bro they needs writers who arent sitcom writers and actually know wrestling and the product would be so much better.I've been saying that for years now. They fumbled up hard when they demoted Jim Cornette to OVW (later firing him), Paul Heymen, Bruce Pritchard and Jim Ross. Those guys where the major talent finders and contributed to all the storylines in the WWE. But miss little princess Stephanie couldn't handle taken orders from other who knew the business and cried to daddy.
Wrestlezone.com reports the alleged plans for this year's WrestleMania announcing:In other words Vince McMahon, pay me 300,000 dollars a year and i'll gladly come back because your current commentators stink.
Michael Cole will not announce Wrestlemania; neither will Jerry "The King" Lawler.
The play-by-play announcer for Wrestlemania will be Josh Matthews, and his color commentator, at least as of now, will be Booker T.
There was word going around last night that Jim Ross will end up calling the main events, including Undertaker vs HHH. However, that has not been confirmed, and we also have a report from a major player within WWE that Ross will only call the two title matches at the show.
For whatever this is worth, Ross downplayed all speculation yesterday, telling people he won't get his hopes up, but is "ready to serve if drafted into action."
There is no word what Michael Cole's role will be going forward. There are some who feel he should become a full time manager, and become WWE's top heel personality. Others feel this heel run needs to run its course, with Cole finally returning to his old role.
While WWE likes to have an idea about Summer Slam by the time we get this close to Wrestlemania, we have been told all ideas are up in the air, although "Vince has apparently decided what he wants to do with Rock, Cena, and Miz, but he's not telling us yet!"
In other words Vince McMahon, pay me 300,000 dollars a year and i'll gladly come back because your current commentators stink.
All kidding aside...Josh Matthews and Booker to announce WM??? WTF??? Gordon Solie just rolled in his grave...
Booker could be a great color guy but he hasn't hit his stride yet...I think it's a mistake to have him work the biggest show of the year.I think they should have done a three man tandem for the annoucing at WM. Bring in JR (since WWE is bringing in other people), Booker (so he can learn somewhat and get his stride as Mass suggested) and a third party.
Cole is the worst guy to pair Booker with, especially when he's in heel mode. He mocks everything Booker says, putting him with Jr would be great, he would actually put over Booker's insight and in-ring experience.I agree totally there.
Chris Jericho's twitter-
Former WWE Superstar Jinsei Shinzaki (Hakushi) is livin in his car after his home and restaraunt were destroyed by the earthquake & tsunami
Chris Jericho posted the following on Twitter:Jericho is a troll lol
"Happy to say that I'll be making my triumphant return to the WWE tomorrow night...."
Jericho is a troll lol
one of the best ever...you read any of his books?
Ha-ha...
Two weeks ago, he was denying that his "big announcement" was that he would appear on Dancing With the Stars.
Regardless, I am - and will forever be - a Jericho-holic.
;D
one of the best ever...you read any of his books?
Jericho is like Roddy Piper. He wrestles for a couple of years and then takes a break for a year. Then he returns like he never left with the same heat. Its worked so far because neither one of them suffered a major injury. Jericho is smart, he does other things outside of wrestling.
No, how many does he have?
I'm interested in reading his recent autobiography - particularly his memoirs of Benoit.
I've always believed Jericho to be a pretty intelligent and articulate guy.
He also strikes me as one of the most stable, although I still remember the meltdown he posted on his site years ago; the one in which he slammed wrestling fans and swore he would never again interact in any way with or through his site.
Anyway, he came back a short time later and more or less apologized for his rant, once again embracing the fans & marks. :)
The guy I'd like most to read more about is Lance Storm.
Jericho is like Roddy Piper. He wrestles for a couple of years and then takes a break for a year. Then he returns like he never left with the same heat. Its worked so far because neither one of them suffered a major injury. Jericho is smart, he does other things outside of wrestling.
Absolutely. You don't get banged up nearly as much. Look at the other stars like HHH, Undertaker, Mysterio and even Edge. All these years, no breaks...they are walking time bombs and ONE major injury away from permanent retirement.
I think it's a great strategy.
It gives his face, body, and head a much needed break, which keeps everything fresh.
Dear GLADD,"Bullying" is the topic of the month so of course WWE is going to cave in to them. Just more pc crap that is par for the course nowadays.
It's only make-believe.
Regards,
Monty
Pat Patterson is going to be pissed if GLAAD interferes with his office romances.....LMAO..I'm re-reading Bret's book and I crack up every time he talks about a fight between the guys, Pat becomes hysterical and runs out of the room screaming.
Dear GLADD,ha ha ha ha ha ;D
It's only make-believe.
Regards,
Monty
ha ha ha ha ha ;D
Some people take the internet a tad to seriously don't you think? ;)
;)
Some people take the internet a tad to seriously don't you think? ;)
Then the war is on! I will make sure to do extensive research (or try to), spend hours youtubing video's, hours surfing the net for proof, start unessessary arguments, pretent to try to fit in and know what i'm talking about and rubuttle every small detail on everyones replies ;D ;D ;D ;)
This is VERY SERIOUS SHIT!!
Then the war is on! I will make sure to do extensive research (or try to), spend hours youtubing video's, hours surfing the net for proof, start unessessary arguments, pretent to try to fit in and know what i'm talking about and rubuttle every small detail on everyones replies ;D ;D ;D ;)
Ha ha ha ha ;D
Guys in spandex/lycra pretending to fight is worthy of that and so much more.
Vaya con Dios.
Then the war is on! I will make sure to do extensive research (or try to), spend hours youtubing video's, hours surfing the net for proof, start unessessary arguments, pretent to try to fit in and know what i'm talking about and rubuttle every small detail on everyones replies ;D ;D ;D ;)Leave me out of this, please. ;D
Leave me out of this, please. ;DYour a mod....your involved by default! :D
A relative veteran at 39, Henry says he will bow out within the next 18 months to leave at the top of his game despite having "a good three years left in me".
He's fought wrestling icons such as The Undertaker, teamed up with The Rock, and will next turn his combative attentions towards helping America's less fortunate children when he retires.
In a new interview posted on Yahoo.com, WWE star Mark Henry noted that he plans to retire from in-ring wrestling within the next 18 months. The following is an excerpt from the interview:Mark Henry had one of the sweetest deals that WWE had to offer. 2ea 10yr deals for a guaranteed 300,000 per year. Its was one of the WWE's first "gauranteed contracts second only to Brian Pillman back in 1996.
TNA star Rob Van Dam took a dig at WWE this week on Twitter: "DREW CAREY GETS INDUCTED INTO THE WWE HALL OF FAME. MAN, I'M GLAD I'M NOT A WWE WRESTLER."Im glad you're not a WWE wrestler too.
Tommy Fierro's www.PoptheCrowd.com website reported that WWE filmed an angle yesterday at Miami Mike's Sports Zone in East Hanover, NJ.And this is what they've resorted to in order to draw (or TRY to) ratings and viewers......wow...
In the angle, Lay-Cool enter a bar searching for Snooki and Trish Stratus, which leads to a bar room brawl involving the four. Lay-Cool end up being put through a table during the brawl. There's also a scene where Snooki punches out a guy trying to hit on her.
According to the Fierro site, Snooki showed up several hours late for the shoot, which was produced by Dave Finlay and Creative team member Ranjin Singh.
The website also noted that Snooki was telling those working at the bar that once Jersey Shore was done, she would be working for WWE full-time as a Diva.
The angle will air this Monday as part of the Wrestlemania go-home Raw.
And this is what they've resorted to in order to draw (or TRY to) ratings and viewers......wow...It's the last show before WM with the Rock advertised as being live...I don't really think it's for viewers, just setting up a filler match at WM.
WWE announcer/heel personality Michael Cole directed a gay slur at fellow announcer Josh Matthews on Twitter earlier today, and then issued an apology a short while later.Oh my goodness....I can see the media frenzy now...
After tweeting a single word – “homo” – to Matthews, Cole – who plays up his heel character on Twitter – subsequently deleted it and apologized.
“I apologize to any and all who were offended by my tweet toward young Josh Mathews,” Cole wrote. “It was obviously not meant the way it was taken.”
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getbig filters the actual word...use your imagination
Your a mod....your involved by default! :D
Some Jeff Hardy news:
According to the TNA promotional page, Jeff Hardy will not appear at any weekend events since his name has been removed. He had been listed as appearing previously.
Hardy does have a court date on his pending drug charges scheduled for April 20th and has not been used by TNA since the main event at Victory Road on 3/13.
WWE's John Cena is about to make a whole bunch of little wishes come true -- because TMZ has learned he's taking 30 kids from Make-A-Wish to WRESTLEMANIA!!!!!!
Reps from M.A.W. tell us 30 kids with "life-threatening medical conditions" from the U.S., Canada, and even Australia will attend Wrestlemania XVII this weekend in Atlanta.
But that's not all -- the kids will be going to a private autograph session with WWE Superstars and Divas ... and afterward, they'll hit a pizza party hosted by Cena!!!
We're told the M.A.W. Foundation also plans to honor John at the party for passing a huge milestone -- 200 wishes granted -- an honor shared by only three other celebs ... Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Hulk Hogan.
...the kids will be going to a private autograph session with WWE Superstars and Divas ... and afterward, they'll hit a pizza party hosted by Cena!!!
That'll be an awesome atmosphere if Miz retains... ;DI hope he does. Cena winning is way to predictable. I say he should retain and let their fued continue.
Finlay was a very good wrestler and teacher/instructor backstage. Why the hell they would let him go is beyond me.It's stupid. I get that the National Guard is a big sponsor but to release him is ridiculous. How many times has a face interrupted antother countries national anthem? The woman's division which is awful now is going to be unwatchable with Finlay gone.. I hope it's like Danielson and they bring him back once it dies down.
It's stupid. I get that the National Guard is a big sponsor but to release him is ridiculous. How many times has a face interrupted antother countries national anthem? The woman's division which is awful now is going to be unwatchable with Finlay gone.. I hope it's like Danielson and they bring him back once it dies down.Its all politics.
For the week ending March 20, TNA iMPACT! beat both WWE Monday Night RAW and WWE SmackDown! in the UK for the third consecutive week. According to the Broadcasters Audience Research Board, TNA iMPACT! on Challenge TV drew 157,000 viewers, down 6,000 viewers from the previous week. RAW on Sky Sports 3 drew 156,000 viewers while SmackDown! on Sky Sports 2 garnered 137,000. TNA’s Victory Road pay-per-view event outdrew all WWE programming and equaled iMPACT! viewership with 157,000.
If it is on Challenge, then that would explain the ratings, as Challenge is available on Freeview, which is a load of channels you can watch just by buying a bit of kit, no monthly subscriptions. Whereas Sky Sports is about £45 per month. Still a bit odd though, cos I don't know a single person who watches TNA. I did for a while when Hogan took over, but it got pretty boring pretty quickly.I would imagine most viewers are the original NWA fans in the southern regions of the states. I watch it because I just like wrestling and its a nice alternative to WWE programming.
During an interview with the Pro Wrestling Torch, ex-WWE creative team member John Piermarini suggested that Randy Orton is being held back:He can start by not allowing idiots that have nothing to do with wrestling like Pete Rose get inducted.
“Randy Orton would have been the perfect adversary for “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in the Attitude Era. I think he would have worked great there. I think he can work now, I just think Randy Orton is almost – the way we wanted to do it was, “Look, the kids have got John Cena and the 18-year-olds have Randy Orton.”
The thing is, what really made Stone Cold work was Stone Cold did things you wanted to do but you never could. You almost lived through Stone Cold. Randy – and it’s not his fault because it’s us not giving it to him – but Randy doesn’t have the chance to do that.
Randy has done amazing with his character and I’m amazed with Randy almost every single week. I wish we gave him more to work with to really sort of get him into that creative sort of bad-ass yet PG Stone Cold. By no means do we want to make him Stone Cold Steve Austin, but that’s what made Stone Cold cool was doing those things, driving the beer truck. I wish they would give him things to do like that.”
- According to the Wrestling Observer Triple H is a big supporter of having a physical Hall of Fame building. It’s said that one of his goals for when he takes over from Vince is to make the Hall of Fame more legitimate.
- Jerry Lawler’s son Brian Christopher has reportedly been hospitalized with pancreatitis.I wonder if he has legitimate heat with his old man or if its just a work.....
Sin Cara debuted last nightHe is amazing. Ray Mysterio is shittinghis pants at his new replacement. Ray is one knee injury away from retirement. Did you see the hangtime on Sin's cross body?
Sin Cara debuted last night
Your joking, right?
Damn it!!
I left the room during that match.
Thanks for posting.
I heard that next week, they're going to announce a Rey vs. Sin match for WM 31.
Your joking, right?
He is amazing. Ray Mysterio is shittinghis pants at his new replacement. Ray is one knee injury away from retirement. Did you see the hangtime on Sin's cross body?It was crazy. It looked like he paused and changed directions in mid-air. I didn't notice the trampoline until I watched it again lol
lol....fucker....had me going there for a while. They are already pushing the Rock vs Cena so why not the Mexican's?
;D
Poor Rey Rey is seriously gonna have to up his game real fast. Poor guy must feel so threatened.
I straight (not pilled up) Juvetud vs a healthy injury free Ray Mysterio would be fun to watch.
Yeah, but another way to look at it is: now, there's someone who can completely compliment his skill in a match.
Have you ever wondered what a Rey vs. Rey match would look like?
On a side note, I miss Jushin Liger.
I straight (not pilled up) Juvetud vs a healthy injury free Ray Mysterio would be fun to watch.
^^Wrestlezone.com is reporting similar and additional information on this:Vince is suffering from stress.
In an exclusive follow-up to our last report concerning World Wrestling Entertainment Chairman Vince McMahon calling a Raw meeting following WrestleMania, WZ can now report, after speaking with a number of key WWE insiders, that a majority of the creative team feels extremely burnt out right now and has apparently never been worked so hard by Vince.
"The revisions and constant reviewing of the TV scripts are becoming so dramatic and belabored, the writing team members are comparing themselves to the announcers when Vince is screaming into their headsets during TV," a key WWE insider told WZ this evening.
Additionally, we were told that the last minute changes and revisions are becoming erratic and irrational, so much so that the creative team feels like they have no clue as to what Vince wants anymore. More on this developing story as it becomes available.
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WrestleZone can confirm this evening that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, WWE EVP Stephanie McMahon, writing team Vice President Brian Gewirtz, Smackdown lead writer Michael Hayes, Senior Writer Ed Koskey and a majority of the WWE creative team did NOT attend the WrestleMania 27 After Party as they all usually do.
We were told the reason is because Vince decided to call a meeting immediately after Wrestlemania to review and revise the Raw script for the next night. While it is common for scripts to be revised often, we were told by a key insider within WWE that it was shocking to even the most senior members of Vince's staff that Vince called the meeting right after WrestleMania as opposed to the next morning.
We were told that nothing unplanned happened during WrestleMania that could have triggered such a reaction from Vince, but rather this was a case of Vince wanting to continue to work even though the norm is for everyone to attend the WrestleMania After-Party.
Vince is suffering from stress.
He's had lady luck on his side from the getgo. He rolled the dice and prayed for lucky 7 on the first WM, the steroid trial, the monday night wars and now the ratings....
That's what it sounds like.
It's just that he's been under a lot more before, and I'm surprised he's seemingly "cracking" now.
It's not entirely fair to say cracking, but it does sound like he's a lot more stressed than he's been in the past.
Maybe it's all just finally catching up with him!
To better reflect the company’s global entertainment offerings, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) announced today a new business model for future growth, including formally rebranding itself, WWE.
I took it as no more "World Wrestling Entertainment"
They're changing their name from WWE to WWE?
That's bold, indeed!
I took it as no more "World Wrestling Entertainment"
I took it as no more "World Wrestling Entertainment"Which I think is so stupid. No matter what they say or do, when anyone thinks of WWE they think of wrestling. I have never heard anyone other than WWE commentators utter the words "sports entertainment". If they want to make movies, cartoons, or whatever, that's fine,but to eliminate the word "wrestling" from the name of your company is asinine. I know Vince has been running from the "w" word for various reasons through the years, but this is sad. I think HHH will be good in that role though.
Which I think is so stupid. No matter what they say or do, when anyone thinks of WWE they think of wrestling. I have never heard anyone other than WWE commentators utter the words "sports entertainment". If they want to make movies, cartoons, or whatever, that's fine,but to eliminate the word "wrestling" from the name of your company is asinine. I know Vince has been running from the "w" word for various reasons through the years, but this is sad. I think HHH will be good in that role though.
The simple fact is, I don't care what they do as long as their main focus is on the thing that brought them there. A lot of companies have diversified over the years, I have no problem with it. Let's face it, they haven't been a wrestling company for over 15 years, it's just the lengths they go to to not even say the word is what I find dumb. They are like the insecure girl who is always trying to get everyone to notice how pretty they are...I think in Vince's mind, most people laugh at wrestling when in 95% of my experiences, it's the opposite.
The fact is: EVERYTHING he's done outside wrestling has failed with the exception of some mediocre/bordering on shitty movies.
Why is he trying so vehemently to move away from the ONE & ONLY thing that's consistently made him money?
Has wrestling become the whore sister of the McMahon family who turns tricks that enable everyone to have nice cars & clothes; but nobody wants to admit what she does?
Lol....the XFL and the WBF.....wow....
The fact is: EVERYTHING he's done outside wrestling has failed with the exception of some mediocre/bordering on shitty movies.
Why is he trying so vehemently to move away from the ONE & ONLY thing that's consistently made him money?
Has wrestling become the whore sister of the McMahon family who turns tricks that enable everyone to have nice cars & clothes; but nobody wants to admit what she does?
Lol....the XFL and the WBF.....wow....
Especially with the XFL, did Vince really think he was gonna out do the NFL with his lame ass football league?
Mike Christian stated in an interview that he (along with other WBF stars) were earning 25,000 dollars a month and they had full medical benefits with the WBF.
And, IMO - every endeavor he pursues results in exponentially less attention & respect paid to his wrestling product.
I still can't believe that the WBF guys were making those kinds of salaries - with benefits - with money earned from wrestling, while the wrestlers' compensation faltered.
Even more disrespecting is when the old man would tell his talent that he couldn't afford to offer them more of anything due to financial peril.
WTF!!!
If he'd put that money back into the company instead of trying to start up something else...
He should have taken a little better care of his bread-winners before offering deals many times more lucrative to other guys for another branch of Titan.
I can COMPLETELY understand why the WWF roster at that time was so disgruntled.
Imagine if you were one of the guys directly affected by that!
Mike Christian stated in an interview that he (along with other WBF stars) were earning 25,000 dollars a month and they had full medical benefits with the WBF.
I agree totally with you. That's why the smart wrestlers left and went to WCW.
And, compare their work schedule & pay with those of the guys who were earning Vince the money to pay them that.
Thats been my plan from the get go. Once Timmy is famous it's Bella Twins or bust!
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We're filming a cooking show right now. It's easy to make one. The hard part is getting people to watch it. Skies the limit though. I'm so gonna be dating Layla when this thing blows up!
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Thats been my plan from the get go. Once Timmy is famous it's Bella Twins or bust!oh my goodness...I would luv to have those two playing my piano....
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oh my goodness...I would luv to have those two playing my piano....
And then some!
I'll bet they could really stroke your keys!
And then some!
Monty, do I have some stories for you.....
Absolutely!
I thoroughly enjoyed those; thank you very much!
I hope you enjoyed what I sent you.
;)
The bright side is coming. I've watched the last Mania like ten times. It wasn't that bad. We're just in a rut. I learned what being a true fan is through my Brother. Guys been loyal to the NY teams through win and loss. There's major change going on here. Flair, Batista, HBK, Undertaker, HHH, Edge, and JR. All these draws are gone. Or gonna be gone soon. Next Mania is a big nut to be busted. Taker 20. Cena/Rock. There's no other option then another Attitude Era. Patience.....That's just it. The draws are gone. I've said it before and i'll keep on saying it, Cena may be the WWE's top dog right now but he is no Hulk Hogan, Rock, Steve Austin or Ric Flair.
That's just it. The draws are gone. I've said it before and i'll keep on saying it, Cena may be the WWE's top dog right now but he is no Hulk Hogan, Rock, Steve Austin or Ric Flair.
There are no draws anymore...if you wanted to see Hogan you either had to go to a house show, buy a ppv, or catch a rare tv appearance....it was something special. You see these guys on tv every week or sometimes twice a week and on ppv's once a month. The company is the draw now, not a specific wrestler.
There are no draws anymore...if you wanted to see Hogan you either had to go to a house show, buy a ppv, or catch a rare tv appearance....it was something special. You see these guys on tv every week or sometimes twice a week and on ppv's once a month. The company is the draw now, not a specific wrestler.What's really sad now is that house shows stink. I remember back in the eighties we had a house show once a month here in Toronto (thanks to Jack Tunney) and no matter who was on the card, the card was excellent and the wrestlers wrestled as if they were on a PPV. Go to a house show now......I went to a Smackdown house show a couple of months ago (just because) and they where forced to wrestle in a 10,000 person capacity bldg with only 5,000 people attending and the card itself stunk. The main event was Kofi Kingston against Kane. Complete joke. In order to enjoy a good wrestling card now you have to attend a PPV or a Raw live televised event.
I would think Cena has it pretty good. Now Edge is gone for good. Taker is gone next year. Two left HHH and Cena. Orton can't carry the Federation. When it's time for Cena to re-new his contract he can ask for anything he wants. Playboy says he's no Hogan, Rock, 3:16, or Flair. I don't know much. But Cena has got to be one of VKM's biggest cash cows he's ever had. He's sitting pretty. Cena is the Federation.Cena had done very well for himself and more importantly, he's kept his nose clean and out of trouble so far. Personally, i'm not a fan of his nor will I ever be. IMO there were way better people carrying the torch in the past. I liked Austin. Rock was good. Hogan was king in the eighties / early ninties (in the WWE), Flair was the man in the eighties all over the world. To me, Cena just cannot fill those shoes. No way, Jose.
I've lived all over the World. There's so many nicer places to be. But for me and what I do. NYC is the best place to be. They say there's 5 women for every man. Place goes off! Dude you should have come to Midtown to train.Its a huge fun city. My buddy took me everywhere that he could in the two day span that I was there. I had a blast. Time square is really nice. :)
pw insider:Wow....now that is sad. You figure after a career in wrestling for so many years the guy would be resting and enjoying a nice retirement and the fruits of his labour. This will HURT Natalia's career....watch.
By Mike Johnson on 2011-04-19 10:20:01
Former WWF and WCW star Jim Neidhart was arrested yesterday for driving without a license and for operating an unregistered vehicle after being pulled over at 1800 Orient Road in Tampa, Florida. Neidhart was released after paying a $750 surety bond.
On Labor Day 2010, Neidhart was arrested in Thonotosassa, Florida after deputies were alerted to him being loud and yelling as he attempted to open a pill bottle while pumping gas. Neidhart was argumentative with the authorities, leading to them patting him down and finding 28 methodone tablets and 95 oxycotin pills.
Several pill bottles in Neidhart's possession were belonging to a neighbor who had recently reported them stolen. The neighbor in question has told media and authorities that while she knew Neidhart, she had not given him permission to take their prescription medication and her back door had been recently forced open.
Neidhart was been charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, grant theft (third degree - $300-$3,000), trafficking in illegal drugs (Methadone), possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute (Methodone), trafficking in illegal drugs (oxycotin) and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute (Oxycontin). That case is still ongoing.
Wow....now that is sad. You figure after a career in wrestling for so many years the guy would be resting and enjoying a nice retirement and the fruits of his labour. This will HURT Natalia's career....watch.
Cena had done very well for himself and more importantly, he's kept his nose clean and out of trouble so far. Personally, i'm not a fan of his nor will I ever be. IMO there were way better people carrying the torch in the past. I liked Austin. Rock was good. Hogan was king in the eighties / early ninties (in the WWE), Flair was the man in the eighties all over the world. To me, Cena just cannot fill those shoes. No way, Jose.
Chef, I was in NYC this past weekend visiting family in Long Island. Very nice city. Concrete jungle 100%. I spend a lot of time in Greenwich Village. Spent a lot of money too! :)
A price to pay for firing:
In all fairness, though, times were very different for those guys.
Austin, Hogan, and co. had better "raw materials" to work with than guys like Cena & Bret.
The crowds, the talent, and the booking were all a lot more favorable then.
Maybe the hardest obstacle I see for Cena is that the landscape of the business has changed so dramatically from wrestling's glory years.
It would be interesting to see the effects of a Hogan/Austin (in their respective primes) on today's product.
I believe that a prime Hogan would beat Cena, but I have doubts that he could take this pile of shit they call programming to the heights of the 80's.
Hulkster was better, but he also had time/climate - and other things - on his side.
A price to pay for firing:
Jim Cornette
Paul Heyman
Jim Ross (in his case not re-signing him to his old VP of talent relations position)
Those guys are so under rated with their storylines and creative ideas that it isn't even funny.
That combined with ego and giving his dumb daughter too much control of creative and allowing his son-in-law too much say in what goes on in storylines. This is the reason why Kurt Angle left WWE back in 2005 and never looked back.
A lot of "experts" criticize Cornette, but facts are facts: the show was better when he was around, and I think it's fair to credit at least part of that to him.
I believe that Jim's outlook & input were invaluable and added some much-needed levity to the product.
Not all traditions and conventions are outdated/useless.
IMO, the old man is making a mistake in abandoning critical parts of the main formula.
jim was great on camera as well as off. remember when he fell off the scaffold and broke both his legs in the old nwa. road warriors vs midnight express match.
A lot of "experts" criticize Cornette, but facts are facts: the show was better when he was around, and I think it's fair to credit at least part of that to him.
I believe that Jim's outlook & input were invaluable and added some much-needed levity to the product.
Not all traditions and conventions are outdated/useless.
IMO, the old man is making a mistake in abandoning critical parts of the main formula.
jim was great on camera as well as off. remember when he fell off the scaffold and broke both his legs in the old nwa. road warriors vs midnight express match.I believe that was an accident. Big Bubba Rodgers was supposed to catch him. Jim Corentte fell flat on the mat and hurt his knee. Bottom line is he didn't cry like a true wrestling trooper. I respect Cornette.
jim was great on camera as well as off. remember when he fell off the scaffold and broke both his legs in the old nwa. road warriors vs midnight express match.
I believe that was an accident. Big Bubba Rodgers was supposed to catch him. Jim Corentte fell flat on the mat and hurt his knee. Bottom line is he didn't cry like a true wrestling trooper. I respect Cornette.
I didn't see the original airing, but am familiar with it via archive footage & interviews regarding it.Ha ha ha, he would have made a hell of a line backer.
Someone (may even have been me) posted a vid of Corny talking about that incident; maybe check one of the video threads.
Yeah, I guess Bossman was never a wide receiver!
Moving Miz is a mistake IMO, and if they need a face on Smackdown so bad, why are they moving the #1 heel in the company to the B show?
I'm thinking the Miz can go over as a face as well. VKM is really pushing this guy. Soon he'll be in movies. Smackdown is the new Miz Show. I still think it's great what he did to the belt.Miz is a natural heel. He's flat out annoying, good on the stick, good in the ring and he's doing a great job running with the ball. As a face, I just can't see it happening.
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Miz is a natural heel. He's flat out annoying, good on the stick, good in the ring and he's doing a great job running with the ball. As a face, I just can't see it happening.
pw insider:Wonderful....Jim Ross versus Michael Cole......this is what Raw has become....
Jim Ross wrote the following on his Twitter account:
"Hand's throbbing. Xrays tues. Cole's tooth went to the bone on my fist. Not an artistic masterpiece. Dropping bombs. Leather straps sun. Ugh."
Wonderful....Jim Ross versus Michael Cole......this is what Raw has become....I thought Raw was pretty good..the segment with Cole and Ross went on way too long but Lawler got a huge pop when he came back in the ring and beat Cole but it's really run it's course. Truth hit that promo out of the park..it was one of the best i've seen in recent memory.
wow...
I thought Raw was pretty good..the segment with Cole and Ross went on way too long but Lawler got a huge pop when he came back in the ring and beat Cole but it's really run it's course. Truth hit that promo out of the park..it was one of the best i've seen in recent memory.They gotta kill that angle. Its gotten to the point where fans are fed up with Cole.
They gotta kill that angle. Its gotten to the point where fans are fed up with Cole.Agree.
Agree.They could fill the card out so much better with better maches. Who wants to see an old overweight outta shape commentator wrestle a loudmouthed clown who can't wrestle?
I'd rather see them shift Orton or even Cena.
Truth hit that promo out of the park..it was one of the best i've seen in recent memory.
It'd be easier to just swop the titles of the two shows!lol...true!
* John Cena goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Rey Mysterio goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Randy Orton goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Mark Henry goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Sin Cara goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Big Show goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Alberto Del Rio goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* John Cena goes back to RAW from SmackDown.
* Daniel Bryan goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Jack Swagger goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* The Great Khali and Ranjin Singh go from RAW to SmackDown.
* Jimmy Uso goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Kelly Kelly goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* JTG goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Alicia Fox goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* William Regal goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Yoshi Tatsu goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Drew McIntyre goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Natalya goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Curt Hawkins goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Chris Masters goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Jey Uso goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Kofi Kingston goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Ted DiBiase goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Tyson Kidd goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Tamina goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Tyler Reks goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Alex Riley goes from RAW to SmackDown.
* Beth Phoenix goes from SmackDown to RAW.
* Sheamus goes from RAW to SmackDown.
Two weeks before next years Wrestlemania.Guaranteed he had to take a pay cut. The question in mind is what kind of a payout does Vince give him for his WM match. I know for a fact that Big stars like Cena and HHH got 1 mill for their WM main event matches in the past. So in one match, he gets a year's salary which is why he goes all out for that one big match and then is forced to heel for 9 months.
As much as I like Rock, wasn't all this stuff a bit OTT? He buggered off for 7 years, waltzes back and now Vince is on stage kissing his ass? Austin was a bigger star, has never done a disappearing act, and still shows up regularly. I don't see them rolling out the red carpet treatment for him?
Maybe so, but why all the fuss over Rock's 39th? Maybe next year for his 40th!
There's a pile of guys on the roster who have given a lot more over the past 7 years, and ain't getting massive birthday bashes like that, I just don't get it. Is Vince trying his best to keep Rock sweet, because he knows once HHH and Taker go, he's playing with an empty hand?
As much as I like Rock, wasn't all this stuff a bit OTT? He buggered off for 7 years, waltzes back and now Vince is on stage kissing his ass? Austin was a bigger star, has never done a disappearing act, and still shows up regularly. I don't see them rolling out the red carpet treatment for him?That means nothing. People are entitled to do other things / try other ventures which he has and the fact that Rock came back through the front door and still POPPED the crowd and had them in the palm of his hand and got the reaction he did says alot.
That means nothing. People are entitled to do other things / try other ventures which he has and the fact that Rock came back through the front door and still POPPED the crowd and had them in the palm of his hand and got the reaction he did says alot.
No doubt about it. As a fair weather fan these days, I hardly ever want to watch RAW. Wrestling today is terrible, IMO. Just can't get into it and stick with it these days. But I knew the Rock's birthday event show was May 2nd and I wasn't going to miss that. I was happy that Rock opened the show, otherwise I would have tuned out to the show and missed it. I watched the segment with Cena too. Rock's still the man, always will be.Did you hear the crowd on Raw this past monday night?
Did you hear the crowd on Raw this past monday night?
Kids - "Lets go Cena!"
Adults - "Cena sucks!"
Totally drowned out the kids.
That means nothing. People are entitled to do other things / try other ventures which he has and the fact that Rock came back through the front door and still POPPED the crowd and had them in the palm of his hand and got the reaction he did says alot.
Austin would have done the same exact thing if he became a huge movie star. Austins movies drew zip and the Rocks drew over 1 BILLION! Not counting this Fast Five thingy. Austin was a bigger star. The Rock has become more of a star then any Wrestler in the history of the show. He played it perfectly. He was building a foundation in Hollywood. Now he can come back to Wrestling without worries of F'ing that up. VKM is seeing dollar signs with him plain and simple. Was there more then 1 miilion PPV buys because of Austin guest reffing the Cole match? Or because finally the Great One came home?
His gimmick is corny to me. The white rapper wearing jorts and white tennis shoes? I know his generates a lot of $ with the kids, but Vince needs to think about expanding his character to make him interesting. His promos are long and boring and he can't wrestle for shit.He did good with that gimmick back in 2004-2005 as a heel when he was "The Chain Gang General" wearing football jersey's, kicking the rap promos, etc. The PG thing ruined that for him.
Observer:
There are reports out of WWE that Kharma has been working extremely "stiff" with the other WWE Divas. This has rubbed some the wrong way. Alicia Fox also appeared to suffer a shoulder injury after taking a clothesline from Kharma on this week's WWE SmackDown! broadcast.
oh brother
John Morrison stated on his Twitter account this morning that he's undergoing surgery to repair his neck.Yup....one to many 10 twist, corkscrew, summersault jumps off the top rope. He is way over rated and now he is finished.
He wrote, "I'm about to get an operation to fix my neck- I will return @RonKillings."
The Raw Superstar did not work this past weekend's Raw live events despite being advertised.
F4WOnline.com reported last night that Morrison is legitimately injured.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter-They need good heel managers. Just like the eighties.
WWE officials have discussed reviving the manager role for some heel performers who can't speak at a main event level.
According to a report on TMZ.com, police are investigating whether Gregory Shane Helms was intoxicated at the time of his motorcycle crash Thursday night that left the former WWE Superstar and his girlfriend, Karen, hospitalized with serious injuries.
A witness cited in a police report says Helms and his girlfriend were riding home from a restaurant in Smithfield, North Carolina at approximately 9:15 p.m. when Helms went through a stop sign, lost control of the bike and "drove straight through the metal chain link fence."
TMZ says the witness told officers he was hanging out with Helms at the restaurant minutes before the crash and said he "was sure" Helms had been drinking.
So what do you think? Straight to smackdown to mix it up with the viper? Whens Brock gonna come back already?Batista was awesome during his last heel run...the only time I ever liked the guy.
Same here. I hope he goes right back into that side of his character.X2. When he beat the piss outta Ray I will never forget how the crowd reacted. It was silent and you could hear crickets. They actually believed Ray was getting "mauled".
X2. When he beat the piss outta Ray I will never forget how the crowd reacted. It was silent and you could hear crickets. They actually believed Ray was getting "mauled".and that's in essence is what it's all about, selling so good that the fans believe it. just like when the franchise attacked and shook one of the pitbulls halo in the old ecw it caused a riot and douglas was lucky to escape in one piece.
Can you post a vid of that?i'm not sure i possibly might have it on an old ecw vhs tape but can't put it on computer.
I used to go to ECW live here in NYC. Insane crowd. Seriously out of control. Thanks for the vid. Sick suplex at 6:10.When RVD fought Cena in an interpromotional match I thought they were gonna riot.
Khali is to turn heel and form a tag team with Jinder Mahal so that there is a new duo to take on the champs (sigh, how i yearn for the glory days of tag-team wrestling - Rockers, Strike Force, Demolition, Steiners, L.O.D., Brain Busters, Doom, even Power & Glory!).while i enjoy watching khali in movies , he doesn't belong in a wrestling ring, he looks like he can hardly keep his balance. he makes giant gonzalez look agile.
On another note, Mark Henry is to be pushed against randy for the belt with Christian taking a back seat - not what i wanted to hear especially since they made a fool out of him with his 2 day reign. When Eddie died they put the strap on Rey for a good period of time, Edge's retirement gave Christian alot of momentum and fan approval so i think it was a mistake to simply hand it over to Randy so easily.
while i enjoy watching khali in movies , he doesn't belong in a wrestling ring, he looks like he can hardly keep his balance. he makes giant gonzalez look agile.Khali has major knee problems which is why he wrestles short matches. They plan on turning him heel in the very near future. Who knows what they're planning on doing with this guy but it can't be any good.
While I'm stoked to hear about Henry getting a push I agree, they took a total shit on Christian. Why in the world would you give him the belt only to hand it to Randy that fast?Probably because he is close to wrapping up his career and they threw him a cookie.
Although, I have to say I'd rather see Christian as the WWE Champ than the HW Champ. IMO the HW Champ should be a HW, not Rey Mysterio.....
macho man randy poffo died in a car crash after suffering a heart attack? true?I never saw anything on the net yet.....will have to confirm.
Yup....what a fucking waste...she had awesome momentum.
9 months, huh?
What, is she pregnant?
;D
Judy Carter, who teaches stand-up comics and corporate speakers, wrote a blog on comedyworkshops.com about how injured WWE Superstar John Morrison came into her office on Monday morning. Morrison has hired Carter because he wants to be funnier in the ring, funnier in his interviews and is looking to "jumpstart a speaking career."
Judy Carter, who teaches stand-up comics and corporate speakers, wrote a blog on comedyworkshops.com about how injured WWE Superstar John Morrison came into her office on Monday morning. Morrison has hired Carter because he wants to be funnier in the ring, funnier in his interviews and is looking to "jumpstart a speaking career."Wow...Morrison is stale.
Kurt Angle posted the following on his Twitter accountProbably the best technical wrestler out there. Period.
"Look for My upcoming Reality Show on My path to the Olympics.It starts this Fall. Keep all of You Posted.My training is where it needs to be"
The publicity can only help TNA, but I'm sure that Dixie can't be thrilled about Angle's upcoming absence(s).
Where have I been? What happened with the Cole/King fued? Now they are working side by side again? How hot did the Bellas look last night!
Hogan still looks alright for a 55+ year old man.
They should work an angle with Cole as Kong's "baby-daddy."
How 'bout THOSE buy rates, BROTHER!!!
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Check out this piece of shit belittling Cena & the troops lol. He has the audacity to do so when he looks like this:lol. take away the belt and ask 20 people what this guy is a fan of, I bet at least 15 would guess pro wrestling.
http://twitter.com/#!/shmikemike
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It was also pointed out how WWE shouldn't have pulled a joke on Henry at the fans expense who had to sit through it and were expecting a match
WWE is saddened to learn of the loss of Betty George, first wife of WWE Hall of Famer Gorgeous George, who passed away peacefully today in Gearhart, Ore. She was 98 years old.98?? holy shit...thats almost a century. Didn't GG die early like in his mid forties? I heard he was a major alcoholic.
All of us at WWE wish to extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. George's family and friends, including her four children, Carol Kelley, Donnie, Rex and Honi.
http://www.wwe.com/inside/bettygeorgepasses
Take what you want from this....
http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/....-matches-131087
After speaking with sources I have learned the early plans as of now for next years WrestleMania 28 card.
Obviously The Rock vs John Cena and the plan is to have the WWE title be on the line in that match.
The Undertaker vs Chris Jericho would also be on the card. A rematch between Triple H and The Undertaker is rumored to take place at this years SummerSlam.
Triple H would go to WrestleMania next year going up against The Miz.
Alberto Del Rio vs Randy Orton.
Sin Cara vs Rey Mysterio.
And the celebrity involvement that the WWE is hoping for is Big Show in a match against retired NBA star Shaq.
These plans are all subject to change
After watching him with Celtics all year, I'll borrow a line from Heenan
How far do you think Shaq is from "ring-shape?"
After watching him with Celtics all year, I'll borrow a line from HeenanLol...isn't that what he said about giant gonzolas at WM9?
"By the time he gets to the ring, it will be Wrestlemania 29.
Lol @ WM9, not Takers best match / opponent but he still looked great at times. People that big are too uncoordinated and their mobility too restricted to do a great matchIf i'm not mistaken Giant Gonzolas is confined to a wheelchair now and is terminally ill.
If i'm not mistaken Giant Gonzolas is confined to a wheelchair now and is terminally ill.
Shit, I totally forgot about that.
He died last Fall.
Mass had a thread/post about it at the time.
I didn't even know it happened.
had they had the medical procedure that they used on the big show he might still be alive.Did Big Show suffer from Giantism?? I don't think he did.
Did Big Show suffer from Giantism?? I don't think he did.
They used the procedure to stem his growth as he was 6'11" as a teenagerHoly shit....6'11" in highschool. I bet no one fucked with him.
It’s expected that Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman will be brought into FCW to handle the day-to-day operations
"What great journalism TMZ provides. Nothing about the guy trying to attack me w/ a beer bottle.Guy w/ tattoo's always gets arrested."
TMZ.com reported that Kevin Nash was arrested recently in Florida for hitting a guy who was hitting on his wife at restaurant. The report says that Nash told the guy to leave and when he continued to ignore that led to Nash hitting him. Nash was arrested on suspisicion of battery but the charge was later dropped.Nash should have jack knifed the guy on the concrete.
Kevin Nash on his Twitter added some details that were not reported by TMZ when he said:
credit: wrestlezone.com
Nash should have jack knifed the guy on the concrete.
Nash should have jack knifed the guy on the concrete.
WWE released Michael Tarver and Jacob Novak over the weekend, PWInsider.com has confirmed. Tarver was on the original cast of NXT and was a founding member of the Nexus. After he was dropped from the group, he was brought back for several appearances that saw him standing in the back as the beginning of a re-introduction that never fully happened.And there's more coming....
Jacob Novak was part of the most recent cast of NXT, including a mini-feud with William Regal, before being eliminated first from the season.
HHH pet project or not? Rey is a huge draw$ There's never been more of a perfect replacement then Sin Cara. He'll get into the groove. Just give him a little time.I've seen everyone of his televised matches and really don't get what all the complaining is about.
Ross has been talking about a huge project coming up that he's been working on. I'm not sure if this is it, but regardless, it's surely going to be a can't-miss DVD if it involves HBK and Bret Hart "together". One could only imagine it has something to do with the "Montreal Screwjob", but we'll give you full details as soon as they are available.
http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/....rt-today-131767
Yeah, they're gonna admit it was a work...just like I've said all along!!
;) :D
haha, i agree. Love that topic with more hardcore fans. Never understood why anyone would think that VKM would allow the bio piece on Hart to be aired unless it was for his own purposes? Comical actually.
IMO the only reason he had a job was because of Eddie and the only reaction he's gotten in the past 5 years is a cheap pop when he does one of Eddie's moves.x's 2 when he was kerwin white he was a few monthes from release till eddie died.
WCW star said to be on Raw tonight....
possible spoiler
http://twitter.com/#!/realddp
In reference to a tweet about whether he might be appearing on Raw tonight: "No might about it"
pwtorch-
Former WWE wrestler/agent Finlay addressed the reported circumstances that led to WWE firing him earlier this year in an interview with Fighting Spirit Magazine, with excerpts printed by the U.K. Sun.
Finlay recalled instructing a technician to play The Miz's music during the U.S. National Anthem at a house show in March, which upset U.S. military personnel in attendance.
"So, my spur-of-the-moment call, as I sat right by the technician, was to tell him to hit Miz's music while they were half-way through the national anthem," Finlay said.
"Of course, people were up in arms about it, but it was a good reaction as a heel. But, there were National Guard people in the building that took exception to it, and I understand that fully.
"It wasn't intended to insult anybody in that way - it was just part of an entertaining show. That's what we do, we entertain - it's about cheers and boos."
Many people also consider Kelly a genuinely nice whore...
lol if you're going to be a whore, at least be a nice one.
Well, at least she'll have good references when applying for future jobs.
STAMFORD, Conn. – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWEhas suspended Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde (Sin Cara) for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s policy.
Nash is said to be frustrated because he thought the reaction he got at the Royal Rumble would lead to something else on TV.
- WWE announced today they have released DH Smith, Chris Masters, Vladmir Kozlov and Melina.
- Gail Kim also said on Twitter that she has quit WWE.
No great losses there really. Shame to see Gail Kim go, as she's a much better wrestler than 90% of the other Diva's, but they've never used her correctly anyway.
Are they gonna change the SummerSlam trailers then to edit out Chris Masters? ???
I thought for sure that "Uncle Bret" would have had a little influence, there.
Are there any "rumors" as to why he was let go?
I'm the mark here. Can anyone please explain to me why the Hart Dynasty and $ Jr. have failed? Timmy is clueless.
a good site to go on is carson's pro wrestling world, they have all things wrestling for sale from missy hyatt's bikini to a wrestling ring which was pre-owned by shane douglas.guy who owns the store is really a fan and has monthly wrestlers appear in the store. see site.
We're all marks in some way; or else, we wouldn't be here. ;)
It's anyone's guess as to why the above talent was let go.
IMO, there seemed to be a lot of misuse/underutilization on the surface, but there is so much politicking that goes on - not to mention the backstage stuff that will get you canned.
20+ years ago, you there was a lot you never heard about; at least, until guys from that generation began writing tell-all books and doing the infamous shoot interview.
Now with the internet, there's little you DON'T hear about, but remember this: not everything you hear is true, and there's some stuff you never will get the dirt on.
Regardless, I think it's a shame that, with today's lack of talent, the Fed has let go such second-generation descendants of truly talented and gifted workers.
I believe that all of the above-mentioned names had ample potential to develop.
I'm still excited to see Ricky Steamboat's kid, who should arrive on the scene shortly.
Hopefully by then, there will be somebody who knows what to do with him.
- WWE announced today they have released DH Smith, Chris Masters, Vladmir Kozlov and Melina.
- Gail Kim also said on Twitter that she has quit WWE.
No great losses there really. Shame to see Gail Kim go, as she's a much better wrestler than 90% of the other Diva's, but they've never used her correctly anyway.
Are they gonna change the SummerSlam trailers then to edit out Chris Masters? ???
So that snub Melina threw Trish Stratus really wasn't such a good idea after all?
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Diana Harts twitter:
""Does the reMARKable Michelle Cole have rabbies or perhaps mange.Just wondering because he is such a dog for a diva.That's what he is, right?"
"When Michael Hayes wrestled in Germany in late 70s as a transvestite,was his name Suzi Sykes or Suzy Sails?Any1 know?.He was quite the lady."
"Michelle Cole=reMARKable 2 staff&Vince 2.? wuld pedigree Harry b w/whores like MC.Recal erly days gttng wedgiedby HHH/DX &he cried onlive TV"
"Hope 2 have big news re plans 4 Harry & me & family business! Time 4 Harts &Smiths 2 work 2gethr again.Take back wrestlingJust watch and SEE"
"I agree but they never knew what to do w a WRESTLER.He is headed for Strikeforce, should be champion there one day."
"I predict Harry Smith(DH) will b the new Brock Lesnar 4 Strikeforce. Onward &Upward.Easy for 6'5" monster w strategy!Can't wait!"
what a psycho...
Recently released WWE Diva Melina Perez stated on Twitter that she made the house show loop with John Morrison over the weekend, but she was not allowed at Monday's WWE Raw show. "I'm still fired," she wrote. "I had this trip planned prior. I stand by my man. I was told I couldn't go in the arena to watch. Funny." Follow her on Twitter at Twitter.com/RealMelina.
wrestlezone
As we previously reported, Sin Cara will make his return to WWE TV on tonight's edition of Smackdown, however, he will not be played by Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde, formerly known as Mistico in Mexico. Alvirde is currently serving a 30 day suspension, and subsequently the Sin Cara character was played by FCW wrestler Hunico at this week's Smackdown tapings.
According to a new report by Super-Luchas.net, there is a possibility that Mistico will not be brought back to WWE after his suspension is lifted as WWE has reportedly told Hunico that he will be playing the Sin Cara character during WWE's tour of Mexico in October.
Last night Booker made comments about Sins new moves and his weight gain. Timmy thought he looked different. Brilliant idea by the Brain. As long as they don't have tattoos these guys could easily be swapped out.
They could have some fun with this:
One week, they should send out a tall guy in the mask, then the next week a short guy, then a black guy, then a fat guy, etc...
Finally, the REAL Sin Cara returns and confronts the person responsible for the mockery - maybe the "anonymous" RAW GM.
Maybe it turns out to be Hunter, and they two of them can set up a nice feud.
Sin-swoggle?
I think it's a drag how they are using $ Jr.. But the bright side is that he wasn't released yet. There might still be hope for him? I just don't understand why Cody and Orton are pushed so hard and they aren't doing anything with $? At first he was doing great with Legacy and his movie. Did he p!ss VKM off or something?They have not given a reason to make anyone care about him. He hasn't had any character development since Legacy. They tried to give him a gimmick like his dad and it failed, then he became a generic heel. I think they are setting up a Ted face turn and feud with Cody. Maybe call up his brother from FCW and make them a team?
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
HA-HA-HA... BRILLIANT, MATE!!!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
oh lawd
http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/...543109/melina/
-- According to a promoter who reached out to Melina Perez to book her for an independent wrestling event, the former WWE Diva's representative is asking for $3,000 per appearance, as well as first class travel and hotel accommodations
Hogan responded to Linda's remarks via Twitter and said he feels sorry for her.
"Feel sorry for Linda Hogan. I can't believe how low a person will go, even to lie to hurt others just to stay in her perverted spotlight," he wrote.
"She will have to answer to thepowerBIG DUDE upstairs for her evil lifestyle, I can only pray for her, what a wasted life, God bless her."
That's good news! I think Booker is doing a terrific job and it definitely makes the show better. Think he did a great job on Tough Enough as well. Congratulations with his success.I like him too...He actually shows enthusiasm towards the product and puts guys over, unlike Cole.
WWE Raw star Rey Mysterio has updated his knee injury status by posting the following on Twitter:
Need to have surgery again! Sorry4 the let down! Promise to make it back as soon as possible!Gonna miss what I luv most-ENTERTAINING U's!619
Then why did they have Alberto Del Rio "injure his" wrist again, after Del Rio's title defense on RAW?I'm not sure..maybe they were trying to put over Alberto's arm breaker? I am really enjoying his reign. He has had great matches with Rey, Morrison, and Daniel Bryan. He is absolutely textbook in the ring...every move he makes seems perfect and fluid.
If you're going to write the guy off, let his opponent attack the correct bodypart. Or at least, if Rey need surgery on his right knee, have Alberto "injure" his left knee during (or immediately after) the match.
Cable was out last night from the storm. Missed RAW. Whats new with Punk and Nash?Triple H announced Nash-Punk at Night of Champions...at the end of the show it was changed to Triple H-Punk.
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE officials have discussed the idea of having either Kelly Kelly or Eve Torres turn heel to set up a feud between the 2 Divas.
pwinsideryou could see the table was broken at an angle and not flat like it should have been.
Jerry Lawler was legitimately injured last night when Mark Henry put him through the table with the World's Strongest Slam. From what I have heard, the table did not give way as expected and Lawler was in extreme pain in his lower back.
Lawler was taken to a local hospital via ambulance to be checked out for kidney and lower back damage. We haven't heard anything additional as of this writing, but will update when we do.
:oc.m punk merch. outsells cena's first time in several years anyone has done this ;D
I've heard lots of good things about Haku.Agree. Always whining that they didn't get a fair shake. It's cool to see someone who truly appreciates what he had/has. Of course, promoters probably never double-crossed him either... ;D
All reports indicate he was and is a decent guy; so long as you don't try causing him any problems.
How many past workers speak well of ANY promoter they've worked for?
Agree. Always whining that they didn't get a fair shake. It's cool to see someone who truly appreciates what he had/has. Of course, promoters probably never double-crossed him either... ;D
Dont know if this has been reported but Kamala has apparently had one of his legs amputated to save his life:
http://www.tmz.com/2011/11/14/kamala-wrestler-leg-amputated/#.TspS3rKa9GV
What does the future hold for John Cena and the Cenation? MSG was going off on Sunday night. Think Cena is gonna turn heel come Mania? I just don't see him beating the Rock at anything. Looks, mic, or in the ring. Cena has got to feel threatened.
…WWE wants to stick with only having WrestleMania at stadiums from here on out. Madison Square Garden is expected to continue to get big pay-per-views like it did with Survivor Series this past year.
wrestlezone:
After speaking with sources, WZ can confirm that WrestleMania 29 is going to take place at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and Jets football teams.
This will be the first time this venue has held a professional wrestling event. WrestleMania 29 will also beat the NFL to the punch of having a major event there because WrestleMania 29 will take place in late March or early April of 2013 and the NFL is going to hold the Super Bowl there in February of 2014.
This is reportedly a huge success for Vince McMahon as he is wanting to hold the first big event at MetLife stadium and set an attendance record before the Super Bowl takes place there. Sources said McMahon had a big smile on his face for getting WrestleMania 29 at MetLife Stadium.
WrestleMania 29 taking place at MetLife Stadium will also give the New York market a WrestleMania which has some significance because WrestleMania 30 is not going to be held in New York's Madison Sqaure Garden as tradition would have it. WrestleMania 30 is going to take place at the Dallas Cowboys stadium located in Arlington, Texas.
WrestleMania 30 will not be at MSG because WWE wants to stick with only having WrestleMania at stadiums from here on out. Madison Square Garden is expected to continue to get big pay-per-views like it did with Survivor Series this past year.
In Miami for the last month. I have seen Vladimir Kozlov a few times in the gym I train at. Also did a party and Torrie Wilson was there. Didn't speak to either. Kozlov knew what was up though because the first day he saw me I was wearing my 3:16 shirt.
STAMFORD, Conn., January 17, 2012 – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE (NYSE:WWE) has suspended Matthew Korklan (Evan Bourne®) for 60 days effective Tuesday, January 17 for his second violation of the company’s policy.
STAMFORD, Conn., January 17, 2012 – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE (NYSE:WWE) has suspended Matthew Korklan (Evan Bourne®) for 60 days effective Tuesday, January 17 for his second violation of the company’s policy.
The argument could be made that TNA has the legal right to sue WWE since they are using a contracted TNA performer to draw ticket sales and DVD sales for the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame with Ric Flair being inducted with The Four Horsemen.
After seeing Foley on RAW the other night saying he was gonna be in the Rumble. I have a funny feeling he's gonna be #20 against the Undertaker this year at Mania.
Timmy doesn't watch TNA at all. May I ask those who do, what does Flair do on the show? Is he still wrestling every week? When does his contract finally run out so he can come home to the Federation?
He's a wrinkly old man... He's now the old man of the roster making himself look silly.
Bret, Hogan, Flair, HBK. You throw 3:16 in there you have the top five best. Jericho is the new oldest guy on the roster. Jericho is a balogna sandwich that is so close to being a memory. Remember rough days always seem to bring out the best in us! Drink a cold one, have a bite to eat, and figure out how we're gonna be better tomorrow. Life is good!
It's a battle I can't win, plus I don't wanna fight with anyone. Timmy is a fan for life but knows zero about anything except what they show on TV. I have learned so much from you guys and really appreciate everyones posts. Finally Chris Jericho is just about finished. Those close ups last night were really not working for him. His broke down chest and that silly blinking jacket, the guy is done. Jericho will not appeal to the crowd looking the way he does. His days are numbered.
WBAL TV in Baltimore reports that 25 year old Quentin V. Jackson died on January 20th at former WWE star Gillberg's Pro Wrestling Academy. Jackson died from injuries he sustained while training. Police say that Jackson struck his head during a fall and no foul play is suspected.
Wow. That's sad.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Update on the demographic breakdown of WWE's current audience by age.
* 22% are between the ages of 2-17.
* 23% are between the ages of 18-34.
* 26% are between the ages of 35-49.
* 30% are 50 and older
*35% of audience is female
The Wrestling Observer reports that Bushinroad Group Publishing, a popular card game company, has purchased 100 percent of the stock of New Japan Pro Wrestling from previous owners Yukes, a video game company in a transaction that was announced earlier today.
gerweck.net
The heel injury to Sting is believed to be a ruptured plantar fascia–which a painful tear in the largest ligament in the foot. That’s great news considering as Sting first feared he had torn his Achilles which would have likely ended his in-ring career. His doctor advised him to rest 4-6 week’s but with the pay-per-view next Sunday he may work through the pain.
Did anyone watch Orton vs. Barett tonight on Smackdown? Punk is not the best in the World Orton is. If they go into another Attitude Era he will be the Federations top guy. He looked so good tonight. He did such a great job with the crowd and did every move so smoothly unfortunately he really made Barett look terrible. Renegade Orton can easily be the superstar of 2012. Timmys favorite move has always been the standing drop kick. I love seeing anyone do that move and Orton is getting really good at it. He really looked terrific tonight.
Did anyone watch Orton vs. Barett tonight on Smackdown? Punk is not the best in the World Orton is. If they go into another Attitude Era he will be the Federations top guy. He looked so good tonight. He did such a great job with the crowd and did every move so smoothly unfortunately he really made Barett look terrible. Renegade Orton can easily be the superstar of 2012. Timmys favorite move has always been the standing drop kick. I love seeing anyone do that move and Orton is getting really good at it. He really looked terrific tonight.guy is always in top shape,,never too bulky just enough size ..panther like long arms ,legs and moves good in ring.has the stare and persona for the mike down pat,,,
…this leads me to think of 2 things:
1. Cena turns heel and gets a dirty win, perhaps with outside assistance from Kane?! It makes sense folks........
2. Rock turns heel in another pathetic attempt to get Cena over with the crowd that dont want to cheer him regardless.
wade barrett out dislocated elbow paid the price for big slow overshooting the target with dolph ziggler. the ref gave the dreaded x sign designating a real injury. also on raw undertsker getting disrespected by fans i guess it's time to let mark callas stay home for good. HHH saved the segment but it was going badly up until he came out fans yelling you suck , overrated, and the dreaded what, what when indertaker was talking...
Lawler said something like "I think Barrett broke his arm for real?" the next guy that got thrown out landed right on his arm!
I watched it a few times. I thought Ziggler was the guy that got hurt. If it was the Big Shows fault can you explain what he did wrong? Was it just a bad shot or were the guys on the outside not ready yet? I saw the look on Shows face after the chuck and he knew it was sour.
the announce table was close by barrett and another wrestler were supposed to break {catch} zigglers fall. big slow threw ziggler way too high causing excessive out of control contact to the announcers table. had barrett not done what he did ziggler probably would have been injured.
I didn't see it; I'm only going by what was written here.
As with most moves, there is a proper way to give AND take it.
But, I really can't say who the recourse should lay with without seeing the footage.
Nonetheless, I just remember throwing a guy out of a ring and landing from the throw being taught to us in one of our earliest classes.
the announce table was close by barrett and another wrestler were supposed to break {catch} zigglers fall. big slow threw ziggler way too high causing excessive out of control contact to the announcers table. had barrett not done what he did ziggler probably would have been injured.
Observer:
--Regarding the New Jack fight with Brian Knobbs story, this is how it was related to me. After a show last night in Largo, FL at Gasoline Alley, Knobbs came into the dressing room and was giving a lot of the wrestlers an earful about how they didn't know how to work and didn't get it. Knobbs then specifically told that to New Jack, saying that New Jack didn't know how to wrestle. New Jack then punched Knobbs in the face, knocking him into the wall. Knobbs then came back and pulled New Jack to the ground, but New Jack got up from the ground a lot faster than Knobbs, and when Knobbs was down, he kicked him in the face, knocking him out in front of everyone. I'm sure more versions will surface from other eye witnesses in the next few days.
...in the picture caption Savage was listed as a HOFer! Either someone just blew a huge surprise or made the mother of all assumptions...
gerweck.net
WWE recently released information on Triple H’s new contract with the company:
Detailed include:
- He will be paid, “Minimum Annual Compensation” of $1 million for each year under contract.
- He is limited to 180 days a year, unless both sides agree on more dates.
- The deal runs from January 1st, 2012 through March 30th, 2016.
- In addition to a non-compete with other wrestling companies, he can not appear for any “martial arts” company while under contract.
...with the likes of Shawne Merriman and Chris Brown:
Who are they?
If serious, Merriman was a beast in the NFL until he got busted for juice. Sucked after that. I think Chris Brown is that "tough guy" who beat up Rhianna....
“Just had a beer here in Nashville. Bartender asked me I worked for the boss ‘Jeremy Borash.’ When I asked ‘WTF’ that was supposed to mean, I was told emphatically that Jeremy has represented himself as an ‘owner’ of TNA. Jeremy is a low rent bit player who should be fortunate he has a job.”
Its sad about neidhart. You would think his daughter would help him out a bit
I read that about Bloom a few days ago however he has denied this, claiming to be going on tour in Japan. The rumour is he's going to be Ace's henchman and go after Cena however i believe the Cena angle has been shot down. I dont know how he would fit in today tbh.
If it is on the internet, it must be true ;D. Sreriously tho, he is coming in. Gotta love internal rats/
But does this mean Johnny's team is winning at WM?
extreme rules renunion show a diaster. justin credible in no condition to compete? escorted from arena. sabu found unconsious couldn't compete.no wonder wwe pulled the plug in ecw.
no just heard about it on the computer, he was scheduled to wrestle shane douglas. apparently he had an allergic reaction to a medicine he was taking and not drunk like was first thought.
Did you go to this?
According to TMZ.com, Buff Bagwell has made and IS making excellent progress following last Monday's auto accident, in which he apparently suffered a seizure and flipped his Jeep. His mother Judy Bagwell, former co-holder of the WCW tag-team titles, told the website that doctors removed Buff's breathing tube and he is talking and eating solid foods.good to hear.
source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/04/28/buff-bagwell-car-crash-wife-breathing-tube/#.T5w25I5_gcq
no just heard about it on the computer, he was scheduled to wrestle shane douglas. apparently he had an allergic reaction to a medicine he was taking and not drunk like was first thought.
Which one, Justin or Sabu? Either way that explanation sound dubious at best.
Which one, Justin or Sabu? Either way that explanation sound dubious at best.sabu vs shane douglas justin c ? not sure but he was escorted out of the arena only to return and beg for his spot back, which was refused.
I was talking with my wrestling friends and we were just talking about how come they haven't put Orton in any movies yet? What do they have to loose? Don't all Federation movies tank anyway?he actually was in one called that's what i am, characters name was ed freel. ed harris was actually in this movie too.
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE has signed Ashley Fliehr Johnson to a developmental contract. Johnson is the daughter of hall of famer Ric Flair. She is a former Division-1 athlete in volleyball at Appalachian State University. She is expected to report to FCW this summer.isn't she the daughter that punched out ric and gave him a black eye or was that his other daughter?
isn't she the daughter that punched out ric and gave him a black eye or was that his other daughter?
that's the one.
You mean the Chappell Hill incident?
Yes, I believe that was Ashley. She apparently socked Ric and, when police came, she resisted arrest by kicking one of the officers, so they tased her.
I'll bet Vince won't try any stupid shit with her...Nailz II, baby!
lisa marie varon aka tara of tna victoria of wwe is reported to be appearing in penthouse? she's 42 years old at present. wonder if chyna route is next for her.
I read this a few days ago and was absolutely delighted with the news as i too have an appreciation for her appearance :D On a side note, Chyna is roughing it up pretty badly these days with collapses, hospital trips and horrific plastic surgeries. I hope Lisa Marie maintains her current appearance.reportedly chyna passed out three days in a row at some kind of porno convention.
reportedly chyna passed out three days in a row at some kind of porno convention.
lisa marie varon aka tara of tna victoria of wwe is reported to be appearing in penthouse? she's 42 years old at present. wonder if chyna route is next for her.
She is so fucking sexy. Loved when she had those red streaks going through her hair during her WWE days. Incredible athlete, too. Always liked her 'widow's peak' finishing move in the ring. Very tough and a badass. Wrestled through a torn ACL for over a year.
...wonder if she loves garden snakes cuz I would show her mine... ;D
I just got this reputation of being hard to work with, being a dick and everything in the book.
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Randy Orton's WWE Suspension History - Is His Latest Wellness Strike His Third?
By Daniel Pena
May 30, 2012 - 10:27:25 PM
WWE announced Wednesday that Randy Orton has been suspended for 60 days for his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program. Though it is his third suspension by the organization, it is only his second suspension to be classified as a Talent Wellness Program infraction.
brooke hogan on tna last night, at first i thought it was hulk higan in drag, she's not aging well. would hate to see her without makeup.
I wonder what he was caught doing? He doesn't look as built as he used to.
Brock vs HHH with HBK in the corner. What a surprise! I wish Shawn Michaels would get his own identity already and quit living in HHH's shadow. I really hope Michaels thanks HHH every single day for the career that he has given him.
Not a chance Mont. You know where I stand on HHH's success. Without HBK involved it would be another HHH borefest. Really Looking forward to seeing HBK super kick Brock though.
I really hope Michaels thanks HHH every single day for the career that he has given him.
triple h's new corporate look.... :o :o :o :o
triple h's new corporate look.... :o :o :o :o
Stephanie is looking bad there.actually not stephanie just a fan at some function. ;D
C/O LOP:
WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race and his former protégé in World Championship Wrestling, Vader, came to blows in front of fans at today's "Legends of the Ring" convention in Monroe, New Jersey. Details remain sketchy, but Race punched Vader in the face after the two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion became belligerent. Vader attempted to punch back at the 69-year-old—who now uses a motorized scooter to get around—but accidentally struck and hurt a worker who came between them. Race and Vader then went into the hallway to discuss their issue.
Ha... Even at 69 and relegated to using a Hoveround, Harley is STILL a bad-ass!
Vader has got a bad habit of other wrestlers punching him outside the ring.
Wasn't it Orndorff as well that punched him out...
Poor Vader. He should be one of the baddest guys around and he gets the worst of any altercation.
Wish more then anything he would come back home to us and lead the Federation into another Attitude era.
wwe presents the rolling stones ppv. another vkm foray outside wrestling.
Like the XFL?
The old man has done so much for professional football simply by no longer being a part of it.
I wish he would have done the same for wrestling around 1990. 8)
I know I'll get heat from some of you for this, but while we give the old man a lot of shit on here, we also need to give the devil his due; Vince McMahon Jr. is, in my opinion, the worst and best thing to ever happen to pro-wrestling.
Follow:
VKM played a part in the death of the territories, but I don't hold him responsible for their demise. Business was down, and the territories were already becoming a dying breed by the time Vince came along wanting to purchase the WWWF from his Dad. With the exception of JCP, professional wrestling was headed the way of vaudeville. Had Capitol Wrestling continued on as it was under Vince Sr., then it would probably have followed. NWA held on longer, but even they encountered problems later on in the eighties.
In changing the landscape of the industry, Vince saved wrestling from extinction by turning it into something that could survive with the new times. Sure, it was cheesy, corny, tacky, and insulting to the purist fans, but it's what mainstream wanted. And wrestling, by that point, needed to go mainstream in order to survive as the smaller outfits folded. As horrible as it was to lose the "old guard," the reality is that the percentage of traditional fans like us does not comprise a big enough chunk of the market to support the operation of the billion-dollar business that wrestling had become.
The wreslting business fell prey to the "all-or-nothing" pitfall. We have the coporate giant, WWE, and indy-promotions working gymnasiums and state fairs. TNA is the only entity that falls in the middle, but I consider them closer to indy-level with national TV exposure - and, a few people making big money.
I miss wrestling the way it was, but without a market, the only place we'll ever see it is on Youtube and DVD.
You are correct on all points. I would add that when VKM came along he not only crushed the old territory wrestling, which was on its last legs, but what really pisses me off is that he made it virtually impossible to ever make a comeback.
Yeah, and I think we've mentioned this before: Flair could (and often did) revisit feuds with many nemeses. Hogan, however, was a different story. With the exception of Andre, there was seldom a "part II."
I think another key point with the demise of territory wrestling was the cable TV boom. Most on here won't remember it, so I'll be dating myself a bit, but when you only had 3 networks, you only got the regional coverage shows which were really geared towards getting people to come to live shows, which was the real money maker in those days. VKM came along and saw the advertising revenue as a bigger deal and created a shit product that attracted kids and teens, so ad-men loved it for being a target of a key demographic. Then up until the attitude era he continued that trend, which would have most likely led to the end of the wwf without the "era" coming to fruition. ECW also played a huge role by exposing fans to a more "real" product. WCW kicking his ass to the point he HAD to do something drastic certainly helped too.
The guy is an asshole, but he isn't dumb.
bruno mars disrespects bruno sammartino in parade magazine this week. when asked about his unusual name bruno mars said he was named after a fat wrestler named bruno sammartino who his father liked becaused he was a fat and chunky baby.
tammy stych aka sunny arrested for the 6 th time since sept. same guy she violated her parole or something like that. what a train wreck.HIT THE WALL HARD,,,,,TOUGH LIFE.
tammy stych aka sunny arrested for the 6 th time since sept. same guy she violated her parole or something like that. what a train wreck.
tommy dreamer had a busy week in philly at raw in a 6 man tag hospitalized, thurs at tna for bubba ray's wedding to brooke hogan he got beat on, tonight he's wrestling for the wxw the samoans promotion at the mountanville fire house. ;D ;D ;D
don't really know i think he more or less works free lance, when wwe is in the philly area they might call him, he was last under contract with tna since expired. wxw can't believe he was wrestling in the fire hall, that's really a sad venue it appears on local tv . i don't think they ever had 100 people in that place.by the way i was at carson's about a week ago and some kid was in there with his father asking about a ryback figure i guess they aren't out yet. than the father mentioned to carson why don't he get ryback in for a signing. he had literally tons of wrestlers down thru the years. carson said to get ryback now would cost about 20 k for the day and he's have to charge 100 bucks per auto. seemed kind of excessive, considering ric flair is appearing in philly signing for 50 bucks a pop.
What is his "official" capacity/title in the Fed & TNA, respectively?
Do you know?
Was flipping the channels last night and hit Linda Macs loosers speech. Stephanie and short haired HHH were on the stage. She commented that VKM was shy and didn't wanna be on camera. The best part of it was seeing Shane O'Mac. He was standing right next to Momma Mac while she delivered the speech. He looked really healthy but had a full head of long grey hair. Wish more then anything he would come back home to us and lead the Federation into another Attitude era.
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The Attitude Era is done. And we don't need another one. We've been through the other ones (Hogan/Rock-N-Wrestling Era, New Generation Era, Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression era). While there's always a straggler here and there, it usually doesn't work out well.
One prime example was attempting to bring back the Ultimate Warrior from the Hogan era, into the New Generation Era.
Or bringing Hogan into the Ruthless Aggression era.
Now, Rock is in the WWE Universe era.
Usually, it's good, short-term but fizzles in the end.
psycho sid eudy hospitalized for second time in a week for heart problems, will he be the next resident at ddp's????????????
Not much use for Ole Softball player for what he did to Double A.
Eh...it was probably a work.
was funny how he always stepped away from wrestling to play softball.like the story how he went to get a squeegee from a gas station to beat up brian pillman.
;D
According to The Wrestling Observer, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is longer a WWE NXT trainer and is now working with the company in the Talent Relations department.
He needs to be an in-ring trainer. Just don't let him be a promo coach.
dixie"tna " carter meets stephanie mac.??????? [merger]???????or acquistion??????
dixie"tna " carter meets stephanie mac.??????? [merger]???????
Japanese Pro Wrestling legend Kenta Kobashi officially retired today, and wrestled his final match at Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Kobashi Teamed with Jun Akiyama, Keiji Muto and Kensuke Sasaki to defeat KENTA, Go Shoizaki, Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Maybach Taniguchi.
Following the bout, Kobashi gave a farewell speech to the live crowd which included thanking the fans for what he considered to be the best career he possibly could have had.
Vince McMahon took to Twitter today to address Ultimate Warrior’s appearance in WWE 2K14, posting:
I want to personally welcome Ultimate Warrior back to @WWE http://wwe.me/n6Ak8
As long as it's good for business! I'm surprised UW's agreed to come back into the fold, he's been pretty vocal about Vince/WWE over the years... ???
Yeah, Bret ain't looking too good either in the same getup, but at least they haven't got him in his pink vest and wraparound shades!yes but he should lose the short pants, unless he's trying to win a knobby knees contest ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'm told that, during a show in Cape Town, South Africa, a fan rushed into the ring, snuck up behind Randy Orton, who was posing on the second turnbuckle, and delivered a ball-shot that dropped Orton to the mat.
TMZ has the story on their site.
I had a brief discussion on a FB wrestling page regarding this issue last week. Whilst Hogan is no longer the Marquee name he once was, ive no doubt Vince will milk him for what he can and then discard him. The problem is he is no longer Mania worthy by the old standards, however most of the roster arent worth a spot there so he might as well throw him into the mix.
As long as Hellwig doesnt get thrown in as well, i cant watch the product as it is.
This is what we need:WAS THAT THE DRUG TESTED YRS,U.W.BIG BUT SOFT AND HOGAN WELL HE WAS ALWAYS SOFT.
WAS THAT THE DRUG TESTED YRS,U.W.BIG BUT SOFT AND HOGAN WELL HE WAS ALWAYS SOFT.
i'll give hogan credit he looked his best wcw/nwo was ripped for him.
Hogan thinned out around the time he filmed that Thunder In Paradise series, which was right before he went to WCW. This was post-steroid trial, so most of the guys started looking "different."
i'll give hogan credit he looked his best wcw/nwo was ripped for him.
THANKS DUDE...
I thought he also looked pretty good during his WM 18 return against Rock. In the pictures of him with the title taken shortly after that, he had appreciative size with some of the best conditioning of his career; although I suspect some of the studio pics were touched up a bit. Still...
Top one below is post-WM 18.
Second one is 1994/95 WCW.
Third is 1997/99 nWo.
(http://aroundthehorns.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/25941-hulk_hogan.jpg)
(http://www.softcom.net/users/abingham/hulkhogan.jpg)
(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/34300000/Hulk-Hogan-hulk-hogan-34351513-631-800.jpg)
THANKS DUDE...
Its well known thatRyback isnt liked, but i just read a report about the Wrestling Observers latest newsletter stating just about everyone in the company hates him now, even his former closest friends backstage. His attitude has left him alone and burned quite a few bridges.
Ona side note, WWE are still negotiating with Goldberg for him to wrestle Ryback at Mania but they are so far apart in the $$$its almost a deal deal. I would fuckin' LOVE to hear his music 1 last time (well twice with the win) ;)
Mike Dibiase in a 12 hour stand off with SWAT
http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/Son_of_WWE_Hall_of_Famer_Arrested_After_Standoff_with_Police_and_SWAT_Team_In_Texas.html
Mike Dibiase in a 12 hour stand off with SWAT
http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/Son_of_WWE_Hall_of_Famer_Arrested_After_Standoff_with_Police_and_SWAT_Team_In_Texas.html
Russo would build this into an angle by Monday.
Grand Jury to Investigate 1983 Death of WWE Legend Jimmy Snuka's Girlfriend
By Marc Middleton
Jan 28, 2014 - 5:16:10 PM
- Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin issued the following press release today, announcing that a grand jury will be investigating the 1983 death of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka's girlfriend, Nancy Argentino.
SEVENTH INVESTIGATING GRAND JURY IN LEHIGH COUNTY TO REVIEW 1983 DEATH OF NEW YORK WOMAN
Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin has directed that evidence in the 1983 death of Nancy L. Argentino of New York be presented to the Seventh Investigating Grand Jury.
Argentino, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on May 11, 1983, in Allentown.
District Attorney Martin has issued the following statement regarding the death:
“Several months ago, I was contacted by the surviving sisters of Nancy L. Argentino, who died under unusual circumstances. I directed Chief Deputy District Attorney Charles F. Gallagher III to conduct a preliminary review of the investigative file and any and all evidence that was gathered over the past 30 years by the lead Detective, former Whitehall Township Detective and now Lehigh County Detective Gerald Procanyn, and others.
“Chief Deputy District Attorney Gallagher has recommended that the District Attorney’s Office utilize the power and resources of the current Investigating Grand Jury in this matter.
Accordingly, I directed that the circumstances surrounding the death of Nancy L. Argentino, and all evidence related thereto, be presented to the Seventh Investigating Grand Jury, which is currently empanelled.
“Grand Jury proceedings are a time-consuming process, and it will take months before the Grand Jury concludes its work on this case.
“Under the Investigating Grand Jury Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. §4541 et seq., the proceedings of the Grand Jury are secret and may not be disclosed. Accordingly, I will have no further comment on this matter until the Investigating Grand Jury concludes its work.”
Some hush money will be paid :)
I wonder if Superfly is filling his pants after thinking he was in the clear for the last 30 years.
Some hush money will be paid :)
Yup....on another note...guess who Ric Flair is currently banging?
...again.
Yup....on another note...guess who Ric Flair is currently banging?
Better...Fifi the maid....from WCW circa 1993. Shes still HOT.
Is it someone other than his wife?
Grand Jury to Investigate 1983 Death of WWE Legend Jimmy Snuka's Girlfriend
By Marc Middleton
Jan 28, 2014 - 5:16:10 PM
- Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin issued the following press release today, announcing that a grand jury will be investigating the 1983 death of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka's girlfriend, Nancy Argentino.
SEVENTH INVESTIGATING GRAND JURY IN LEHIGH COUNTY TO REVIEW 1983 DEATH OF NEW YORK WOMAN
Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin has directed that evidence in the 1983 death of Nancy L. Argentino of New York be presented to the Seventh Investigating Grand Jury.
Argentino, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on May 11, 1983, in Allentown.
District Attorney Martin has issued the following statement regarding the death:
“Several months ago, I was contacted by the surviving sisters of Nancy L. Argentino, who died under unusual circumstances. I directed Chief Deputy District Attorney Charles F. Gallagher III to conduct a preliminary review of the investigative file and any and all evidence that was gathered over the past 30 years by the lead Detective, former Whitehall Township Detective and now Lehigh County Detective Gerald Procanyn, and others.
“Chief Deputy District Attorney Gallagher has recommended that the District Attorney’s Office utilize the power and resources of the current Investigating Grand Jury in this matter.
Accordingly, I directed that the circumstances surrounding the death of Nancy L. Argentino, and all evidence related thereto, be presented to the Seventh Investigating Grand Jury, which is currently empanelled.
“Grand Jury proceedings are a time-consuming process, and it will take months before the Grand Jury concludes its work on this case.
“Under the Investigating Grand Jury Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. §4541 et seq., the proceedings of the Grand Jury are secret and may not be disclosed. Accordingly, I will have no further comment on this matter until the Investigating Grand Jury concludes its work.”
What could they possibly investigate now?
Piper was just talking on Austin's podcast about how nutty Snuka is/was.
What could they possibly investigate now?
Lol...or mine where u get away with murder.
You seriously doubt my nation's justice system?
:D
Lol...or mine where u get away with murder.
I still say Kato did it :)
My country let off OJ Simpson.
I still say Kato did it :)
adrian street 74 and larry z 63 happy bbrutus beefcake looking good as well..with street..
nick bockwinkle turns 80 today he stood the test of time.
brutus beefcake looking good as well..with street..;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D tammy stych sunnt 42 today.
kurt angle 45 today.dude legit wrestler..beast in gym/mat ..another guy who gh'd himself ugly...
found out today that tammy stych aka sunny was living in the same town as me right after she got out of jail, she has since moved. :D :D :D :D
After her 5th arrest in a month ;D
When was she jailed?
After her 5th arrest in a month ;D
Very cool avatar by the way.
Ha, ha, ha...
"When was her arrest?"
"Two weeks after the last one."
Like saying Scott Hall's favorite drink is his next!!
Very cool avatar by the way.
dude legit wrestler..beast in gym/mat ..another guy who gh'd himself ugly...
Met Angle back in 2000 at Golds Gym, 1 hr on the stair master. Very approachable, but this was before he really hit the big time.WWE was dumb to let him go in 2005. He basically left because of HHH & Shawn Michaels (Mr.Religious...oh praise the Lord) politicing backstage which still went on.
WWE was dumb to let him go in 2005. He basically left because of HHH & Shawn Michaels (Mr.Religious...oh praise the Lord) politicing backstage which still went on.
pics from an indy show 2014.
just a current indy wrestler...
Hacksaw Duggan still wearing swim trunks in the ring...
Who is that in the very middle?
Whats pissing me off now is that theyre taking Neville - the best wrestler on NXT in my humble opinion - and giving him a fucking career killing gimmick before he hits the main roster! WHY!!! Slapping a mask on him and likening him to mighty moudr, the company is doomed to fail within a decade.that neville dude is incredible perfect flips of all types all around the ring, zero mike skills but a decent look except once again he's on the short side.
chyna is 44 today. ::) ::) ::)EVER SEE HER XXX VIDEOS??
EVER SEE HER XXX VIDEOS??Yes and TBH, she really does know how to bang and she can suck a mean dick.
Yes and TBH, she really does know how to bang and she can suck a mean dick.true,,lol..
true,,lol..At least HHH can say he "broke her in" so to speak followed by Waltman's sloppy seconds. ;D
At least HHH can say he "broke her in" so to speak followed by Waltman's sloppy seconds. ;D
Lol...I do...with that Huge HGH jaw and overwhelming size. She had a legit 315 for 3-4 reps flat bench press and for a female that's pretty intense. I thought she looked good in 2001 once she toned it down and had her tits done.
HHH was tagging her before she was "feminized." Remember how she looked when she came out of Kowalski's school?
On a completely unrelated note, I honestly don't think I could watch a skin-flick with 1-2-3 Kid in it. That's probably a good thing.
first update of 2015 sunny aka tammy s. is now selling herself online. by the way fat head isn't mine. NTTAWWT ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(Jeses...this broad has turned into a glorified train wreck.
Lol...I do...with that Huge HGH jaw and overwhelming size. She had a legit 315 for 3-4 reps flat bench press and for a female that's pretty intense. I thought she looked good in 2001 once she toned it down and had her tits done.
Cant remember who it was with but anyone see the match when Chyna broke/burst one her of her implants? I have seen pics...... Supposedly there was a photo shoot with the Divas a few days later...I too have heard of this but never seen it.
shane-o mac 45 years old today... owners son was crazy = smart he left before the business killed him.
And just like C.M.Punk said in his worked shoot...the show will only get worse when Vince McMahon's "idiot daughter and dufus son inlaw" take over....
I always thought that Shane did all of that crazy shit to build rapport/"street cred" for the day he took the reigns from Vince. That would certainly have given him some leverage with the talent.
I really wish Shane could have out-muscled Stephanie behind the scenes - he had some excellent ideas over the years! Meanwhile, it seems that the more control Steph got, the worse the shows became.
Word on the net is that Stephanie is difficult to "do business with." After marrying HHH and becoming pro-wrestling's biggest current power couple, Shane may have gotten tired of "fighting," and decided to pursue other interests.
It sounds like he's been quite successful, too!
Good for him!!
booker t huffman is said to have taken down an armed robber at mcdonalds funny how years back he was the robber i think it was at burger kings where he was actually an employee. he robbed it while in his bk uniform................ details of his heroism are strange it is said he was in the restaurant mcky'ds with his wife and 3 children .... the gunman stuck a gun in the cashiers face.... at which point booker t took off his shirt and yelled can you dig that sucka.... he than flew the air and knocked out the gunman with a scissors kick...... it was said that the people were cheering him for his actions.......he then performed a spinoroonie on top of the knocked out gunman.....
i think it was bs but it was put on facebook as an actual item, and of course the internet is always correct ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Was this story actually confirmed?
Oh yes...the guy is an ex con.
Was this story actually confirmed?
Oh yes...the guy is an ex con.
I doubt it. Internet propaganda.
Yes, but I'm referring to the legitimacy of the story regarding him foiling a robbery.
It just seems a bit over the top to me.
george the animal steele getting ready to celebrate 60 years of marriage,amazing in a day and age where most pro wrestlers don't live that long...in this corner the challenger and his manager 'classy 'freddy blassie'booooooooooo!!!!ya pencil neck geek...
viscera's wife suing wwe for wrongful death, wwe doc suing cm punk for inflammatory statements just another day in the wwe.
sold out show sunday in new ppl center in allentown pa.... :D
Allentown PA (Agricultural Hall), the site of the old TV taping's (WWWE) I watched as a kid.
Joe McHugh (Ring announcer), Dick Woehrle (ref), and of course steroid Dr. George out back, handing out goodie bags...
http://blog.timesunion.com/chuckmiller/remembering-wrestling-announcer-joe-mchugh/1069/
“Laydeez and-uh genn-tull-menn, diss is championship wressling, as soo-pur-vised by the State Ath-uh-let-ic Commission … the time-keeper at thuh bell … the reff-furr-rees for this hour of wressling, Dick Wuhr-lee, Wee Willie Webb-bber, the doc-torr in at-tenn-dunce at ring-syde, Doctor George Zoh-har-ree-in, and-uh my name is Joo-o-o-o-o-o-oh McHugh".
viscera's wife suing wwe for wrongful death, wwe doc suing cm punk for inflammatory statements just another day in the wwe.She's looking for another Martha Hart payday so to speak. Only difference is Martha was in the right.
Hershey was Dr.Z's town. He did his time...3 years in the club Med version of prison and is now back to doing Urology.
I thought Zahorian distributed in Hershey, PA. Regardless, I read not too long ago that he has a practice somewhere. I was extremely surprised by that news.
Hershey was Dr.Z's town. He did his time...3 years in the club Med version of prison and is now back to doing Urology.
Allentown PA (Agricultural Hall), the site of the old TV taping's (WWWE) I watched as a kid.i went to some of those shows at ag hall when i was in college 1969-73, i used to get in for free and would get paid to take the ring apart and load onto the truck, i did it maybe 6-7 times would just have to say the magic word domminic?????[probably denucci ] but i never met him. some of the wrestlers in that period were victor rivera, freddie blassie , gorilla monsoon,killer karl kovacs =KKK. the supervisor asked if i ever thought of wrestling. i told him i'll stick to ring duties esp after seeing fred blassie biting the shit out of some jobbers forehead that night.blood all over the mat that night.
Joe McHugh (Ring announcer), Dick Woehrle (ref), and of course steroid Dr. George out back, handing out goodie bags...
http://blog.timesunion.com/chuckmiller/remembering-wrestling-announcer-joe-mchugh/1069/
“Laydeez and-uh genn-tull-menn, diss is championship wressling, as soo-pur-vised by the State Ath-uh-let-ic Commission … the time-keeper at thuh bell … the reff-furr-rees for this hour of wressling, Dick Wuhr-lee, Wee Willie Webb-bber, the doc-torr in at-tenn-dunce at ring-syde, Doctor George Zoh-har-ree-in, and-uh my name is Joo-o-o-o-o-o-oh McHugh".
Lol....well at least the guys back then were getting the real mccoy and not something out of a dirty gym or someones trunk. At least they were prescribed and legit and not underdosed / counterfitted.
I SO BADLY want to go to his office with a brown paper bag and say, "Hi, I'm here for the buffet!!"
Lol....well at least the guys back then were getting the real mccoy and not something out of a dirty gym or someones trunk. At least they were prescribed and legit and not underdosed / counterfitted.
Yup...at least up here were are more lienient in terms of you can still get prescriptions easily but the only problem is that you gotta pay through the nose. :( You just gotta find a doctor who is willing to do it. Dr. Wor was prescribing Hogan back in the eighties when Hogan need goodies when touring up here.
USDA needs to legalize PED's.
Your government should do the same.
Yup...at least up here were are more lienient in terms of you can still get prescriptions easily but the only problem is that you gotta pay through the nose. :( You just gotta find a doctor who is willing to do it. Dr. Wor was prescribing Hogan back in the eighties when Hogan need goodies when touring up here.
perro aquaylo jr son of the dog died in a tag team match with rey misterio and mystico aka original sin cara. severe whiplash and or a crushed trachea seem to be the cause of death. :'( :'( :'( :'(On a side note, look how awesome and way ahead of his time Billy Grahamlooked here.
missy hyatt arrested in florida for grand theft, details are skechy, grand theft in fla could be anything between 300 and 5 k... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( mugshot for your collection...OMG...SHE WAS HAWT BACK IN THE DAY,,,
missy hyatt arrested in florida for grand theft, details are skechy, grand theft in fla could be anything between 300 and 5 k... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( mugshot for your collection...Holy Shit, she didn't age well. Those tits are probably down to her knees. Drugs are bad!
missy hyatt arrested in florida for grand theft, details are skechy, grand theft in fla could be anything between 300 and 5 k... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( mugshot for your collection...what she used to look like... :o :o :o :o
missy hyatt arrested in florida for grand theft, details are skechy, grand theft in fla could be anything between 300 and 5 k... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( mugshot for your collection...
vern gagne 1926-2015, has died rip..good life ,,did a lot in the 'sport'seemed like he never had hair,born horseshoed...
vern gagne 1926-2015, has died rip..
booker t puts his foot in his mouth.... booker t had to apologize for his remarks monday night on raw..... jbl compared neville to owen hart. booker t said only gravity didn't forget owen hart, a play on neville's moniker the man who gravity forgot.
Sami Zayn had a great match vs John Cena. That kid should be on the main roster. Saw a few things I've never seen anyone do. Could have an awesome match with someone like Dean Ambrose or Neville.guy hurt his shoulder walking to ring but still put on a good match, shows real toughness.
Brace yourselves.....when all else fails and you have zero education and nothing to fall on....
Report: Tammy "Sunny" Sytch has signed with an adult film company:
There isn’t confirmation of this, so take it as a rumor for now. But according to reporter Front Row Brian, who has broken several MMA and wrestling stories in the past including the Jon Jones car accident story from last month, Tammy Lynn Sytch has signed with an adult film company.
The report claims that Sytch, a WWE Hall of Famer, signed a deal with Vivid Entertainment to do hardcore adult films. Sytch has yet to comment on the rumors.
Theres more...
Hey...
Cash in on your "ass-ets!"
Theres more...
TMZ reports that several porn stars think that Tammy Sytch will fit right in with the the world of porn and want to work with her. It’s rumored that Sytch is close to signing a six-figure deal with Vivid Entertainment.
Joanna Angel said: “Porn is just like wrestling, it’s sex on steroids, exaggerated. Wrestling is kinda like fighting on steroids … it’s the same thing.”
Missy Martinez said she would like to shoot with Sytch and Tanya Tate added: “She’s the first ever WWE Diva. I’d like to get pinned by her! Tag me in.”
Nat Turner said: “Dudes have been obsessed with her for years so she’s already got the fan base. The more the merrier.“
Lol... ;D
This is a hell of a second chance for her. She'd better not blow it! (no pun)
divas 2015Who's the piece off ass second from the right??
Who's the piece off ass second from the right??
that's who i thought it was...
Is it Miss Kitty/The Cat?
:o :o :o :o
Is it Miss Kitty/The Cat?
that's who i thought it was...And Jerry Lawler tapped that...fancy that.... :(
Oh Christ...
Remember bodybuilder and pro wrestler Nicole Bass, frequent Howard Stern Show guest who debuted in the WWF as Sable’s bodyguard at WrestleMania XV? According to the New York Post, Bass was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 in goods from a Queens, N.Y., market. Shades of Emma!
The details:
Bass, 50, was nabbed at the Stop & Shop at 8989 Union Turnpike at about 8 p.m. Tuesday when employees allegedly caught her stealing $1,236 worth of food and $159 in health and beauty products, police said.
She copped a deal with Queens prosecutors on Wednesday morning – promising to steer clear of any criminal acts for six months and the case will be dismissed, a DA rep said.
Bass allegedly put a bunch of stuff in her grocery cart and rolled out without paying, leading to two misdemeanor charges, petit larceny and possession of stolen property. She copped a deal (with cops) on Wednesday that will see the charges dropped if she refrains from illegal activity for six months and attends and all-day counseling session about shoplifting.
tyson kidd spinal injury, thanks to samoa joe's muscle-buster finisher... :'( :'( :'( :'(:'( :'( :'( :'(
divas 20154,6,5,3,2,1.
Lol...cool...
Where's Russo to turn this into an angle?
8)
I got your email, by the way. It's among others and several text messages I need to reply to today. :-[
Lol...cool...
Speaking of Russo, he is now stating that he offered to work at TNA for free.
ORIGINAL: WWE reportedly had plans at one point for Brock Lesnar to be a gay character in their storylines.adrian adonis bike gear and then the adorable one wasn't enough...
According to sources, WWE was considering the idea of debuting a gay character way back in 2002 that would be a tough guy who outs himself as being guy, but would do none of the stereotypes and would be portrayed as a kick-ass main eventer. The idea was for the person to be Lesnar when he made his debut that year.
Originally, the idea came from two of WWE’s magazine writers, one of whom was Brian Solomon. Solomon pitched the idea directly to Stephanie McMahon that year, with the pitch being that it would blow fans away to see an unstoppable hyper-masculine bad ass revealing himself to be gay, and be pushed as a top babyface. WWE felt that they would get huge support from the gay community, as well as positive support from the media for having a “progressive character.”
The people who originally pitched the idea never heard another word about it and didn’t know until recently that the idea actually made it to the writers room. The idea ended up being shot down by older agents in the company who thought it was a terrible idea, and it ended up leading to the Billy and Chuck thing.
Grand Jury to Investigate 1983 Death of WWE Legend Jimmy Snuka's Girlfriend
By Marc Middleton
Jan 28, 2014 - 5:16:10 PM
- Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin issued the following press release today, announcing that a grand jury will be investigating the 1983 death of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka's girlfriend, Nancy Argentino.
SEVENTH INVESTIGATING GRAND JURY IN LEHIGH COUNTY TO REVIEW 1983 DEATH OF NEW YORK WOMAN
Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin has directed that evidence in the 1983 death of Nancy L. Argentino of New York be presented to the Seventh Investigating Grand Jury.
Argentino, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on May 11, 1983, in Allentown.
District Attorney Martin has issued the following statement regarding the death:
“Several months ago, I was contacted by the surviving sisters of Nancy L. Argentino, who died under unusual circumstances. I directed Chief Deputy District Attorney Charles F. Gallagher III to conduct a preliminary review of the investigative file and any and all evidence that was gathered over the past 30 years by the lead Detective, former Whitehall Township Detective and now Lehigh County Detective Gerald Procanyn, and others.
“Chief Deputy District Attorney Gallagher has recommended that the District Attorney’s Office utilize the power and resources of the current Investigating Grand Jury in this matter.
Accordingly, I directed that the circumstances surrounding the death of Nancy L. Argentino, and all evidence related thereto, be presented to the Seventh Investigating Grand Jury, which is currently empanelled.
“Grand Jury proceedings are a time-consuming process, and it will take months before the Grand Jury concludes its work on this case.
“Under the Investigating Grand Jury Act, 42 Pa.C.S.A. §4541 et seq., the proceedings of the Grand Jury are secret and may not be disclosed. Accordingly, I will have no further comment on this matter until the Investigating Grand Jury concludes its work.”
1983... how could they have let this go on for so long, esp considering the evidence at the time????
He's been charged: http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-jimmy-snuka-grand-jury-announcement-20150901-story.html
However, while Snuka’s name no longer appears in the Hall of Fame section, WWE has yet to make an official announcement regarding Snuka’s current Hall of Fame status.
WWE.com pulling Snuka’s name and profile is similar to what they did with Hulk Hogan, after his racial controversy took place back in July, however as of now it does not appear WWE intends to scrub Snuka from the site as they did with Hogan. WWE.com is still featuring articles and videos pertaining to Jimmy Snuka.
From wrestlezone.com:Funny, isn't it?
http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/616345-update-wwe-com-removes-jimmy-superfly-snuka-from-the-wwe-hall-of-fame-section
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I guess in WWE, racial slurs are more serious than murder.
morning call updating story daily, apparently snuka and vinnie mac went into a room with da platt, after they came out the issue was buried reportedly vinnie mac had a briefcase with him ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? just wonder if this will reopen the lex lugar vs miss elisabeth altercation... snuka's book was part of the reason this case was reopened as it provided an eighth different accounting of events in that geo washinton motor lodge room
Funny, isn't it?
Hogan has always been singled out for shit. No one can deny that. I just wish that someone would do the same with Cena. Lets check Cena's real urine during a so-called wellness test. lets bug Cena's limo and listen to his real conversations away from the camera. I guarantee you, the game would chenge overnight.
Funny, isn't it?
Hogan has always been singled out for shit. No one can deny that. I just wish that someone would do the same with Cena. Lets check Cena's real urine during a so-called wellness test. lets bug Cena's limo and listen to his real conversations away from the camera. I guarantee you, the game would chenge overnight.
I totally agree with the highlighted above. Hogan sets himself up for failure because he's way too careless. His biggest problem is he doesn't hide his ugly side (and we all have one) plus he's always getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It doesn't help that he had an airhead gold digger/40,000 dollar a month spender wife who didn't work a day in her life, a daughter who can't sing for shit and cost him money and a son who is dumb as shit who in turn also cost him millions.
I'll also add that Hulkster has had more than his share of issues over the last several years, what with his asshole kid's car accident, the extremely messy divorce, the recorded racist rant, and that pathetic sex tape bullshit.
I'll freely concede that Cena's no saint, but Hogan is deserving of getting the shit he has. I may feel differently if it was just one or two instances. But, the number and caliber of his fiascos leaves me with little sympathy for Terry.
I totally agree with the highlighted above. Hogan sets himself up for failure because he's way too careless. His biggest problem is he doesn't hide his ugly side (and we all have one) plus he's always getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It doesn't help that he had an airhead gold digger/40,000 dollar a month spender wife who didn't work a day in her life, a daughter who can't sing for shit and cost him money and a son who is dumb as shit who in turn also cost him millions.
Right now if Hogan is smart, he should lay very low and just live off his new endorsement deal he just signed (not sure what it is) plus his other business ventures. He has cast a dark ugly cloud over his head now that has turned off so many people.
We also need to consider the nature and extent of his "ugly side."
I agree that we all have one, but is it fair to compare yours and mine to Hulk's? I can only speculate that. We would never know unless WE were thrust into those same situations.
As for the rest...
It seems to be a very common thread for rich, famous people to be bled dry by the people who surround them. It's nice to blow $40k/month while it's coming in. But, realize that it won't be coming in forever.
Hogans admitted to having his share of very bad spending habits.
Right now if Hogan is smart, he should lay very low and just live off his new endorsement deal he just signed (not sure what it is) plus his other business ventures. He has cast a dark ugly cloud over his head now that has turned off so many people.
Finally a good promo by a Diva. Great job by Paige on Raw.Yup...and done by a 22 year old...and that was IMO the best part of the show.
^ so in other words we still learned nothing. Great report ::)Apparantly he is doing some reality fitness show for Fox.
Apparantly he is doing some reality fitness show for Fox.
he is the wwe or at least top 3 figures there..is he hulkamania no but A BIG DRAW ..
I don't hate the guy.
I'm glad to see someone make it.
Cena is no Hogan or Austin in terms of a draw, hense the disappointing house show, Raw and Smackdown attendance numbers. These guys are lucky that the face of the game in terms of pay is not like the eighties or they would be starving. They all have contracts with downside guarantees in the sense that they do not have to worry or "care" about what happens. In the yesteryear of the business, if you didn't draw, you didn't collect a check.
Sadly no, because when guys are forced to draw in order to feed themselves, it ups their game. Now a guy will show up to Raw, be used on the pre-show, collect his guarantee and go home.
We will never see that kind of phenomenon again for many reasons.
Sadly no, because when guys are forced to draw in order to feed themselves, it ups their game. Now a guy will show up to Raw, be used on the pre-show, collect his guarantee and go home.
Crack open the champagne...I was watching Raw the other night and John Cena actually excected an arm drag. Not a Ricky Steamboat arm drag...but an arm drag none the less now bumping up his moves to a total of 6.
Yes. And, there's also practically NO creative latitude today. Everybody is fed what to say and do.
Crack open the champagne...I was watching Raw the other night and John Cena actually excected an arm drag. Not a Ricky Steamboat arm drag...but an arm drag none the less now bumping up his moves to a total of 6.
TBH, I miss that Steamboat arm drag.
I recently learned that that beautiful arm drag that Steamboat used was "borrowed" from Jack Briscoe.
I think I've seen one other person use it, too, but the name escapes me.
HARRISBURG, PA. -
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, a professional wrestling star in the 1980s, pleaded not guilty on Monday to third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the 1983 death of his girlfriend.
The 72-year-old Snuka appeared before Judge Kelly Banach in Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas in Allentown, Pennsylvania, according to a spokeswoman for District Attorney James Martin.
A native of Fiji who now lives in Camden County, New Jersey, Snuka was charged in September with killing his girlfriend Nancy Argentino, 23, of New York.
She was found dying of head injuries in a motel room they shared in Allentown in 1983 following a local appearance by the wrestler.
Decades after her death, the case was reopened after the publication of a previously unreleased autopsy report that labeled the death a homicide, according to the Morning Call newspaper of Allentown.
Snuka, who recently underwent cancer treatment, told the judge on Monday that he never went to school, could neither read nor write English, and did not know where he was or what day it was, the newspaper reported.
The former World Wrestling Federation star was known for his wild man look and for climbing to the ring's top rope and diving onto the chest of a prone opponent.
"Jimmy Snuka was one of the most popular figures in the WWF in the early to mid 1980s," said Dean Dixon, host of HIACTalkRadio.com, an online channel devoted to professional wrestling.
Snuka remains free on $100,000 bail.
Lol...."the briefcase"....and I wonder how many times "the briefcase" has gotten many a WWF/WWE star out of a jam back in the day...
It's so cute that thinks kayfabe will get him off the hook again.
He forgets that a major reason it worked last time was Vince Jr. and a briefcase.
Lol...."the briefcase"....and I wonder how many times "the briefcase" has gotten many a WWF/WWE star out of a jam back in the day...
Stossel got 400 g's "go away" money when David Schult's smacked him out back in 1984.
Experts speculate somewhere between 2-300.
;D
Stossel got 400 g's "go away" money when David Schult's smacked him out back in 1984.
Makes you wonder how many "hush hush" payoff's occured back then and probably still do.
Hell, that's nothing...
Belzer's payout was allegedly enough to buy him a chateau in France he so affectionately named "Chez Hulk."
Not that I'm not a Hulk fan, and not that Belzer is an opportunistic phony...
Makes you wonder how many "hush hush" payoff's occured back then and probably still do.
Probably...but i'll "correct" you if you are wrong ;)
I think most of the guys today are too "beta" to engage in such shenanigans.
Probably...but i'll "correct" you if you are wrong ;)
billy gunn fired from wwe as a trainer because he failed a drug test for a power lifting meet, which he stills competes in... :o :o :o :o.. enter the PC era of wrestling...
I think most of the guys today are too "beta" to engage in such shenanigans.
Jim Ross has said numerous times that if a Bill Watts wrestler was in a bar fight and lost there was hell to pay. Now if a WWE wrestler loses in Madden 15, there is hell to pay.
The wwe has gone soft, too pc and also because it's publicly traded. I heard Dean Ambrose say that when when fans get in the ring they are not allowed to touch them. Just have to stand there looking beta and wait for security. I think this is a major safety issue. They need to stomp the fans like the old days.I remember the 90's when Randy Savage punched out a fan who got gunho in WCW and entered the ring. Nash knocked a few people out and so did Eddie Guererro. Undertaker has been known too to crack a few heads.
The wwe has gone soft, too pc and also because it's publicly traded. I heard Dean Ambrose say that when when fans get in the ring they are not allowed to touch them. Just have to stand there looking beta and wait for security. I think this is a major safety issue. They need to stomp the fans like the old days.
Some fans deserve it though. Why the hell would you hop the rail and jump in the ring with guys who are 6'5", 250 plus lbs and expect not to get knocked around?
It's a majory liability issue.
Too many lawsuits today!
Some fans deserve it though. Why the hell would you hop the rail and jump in the ring with guys who are 6'5", 250 plus lbs and expect not to get knocked around?
billy gunn fired from wwe as a trainer because he failed a drug test for a power lifting meet, which he stills competes in... :o :o :o :o.. enter the PC era of wrestling...Apparantly he will be brough back to the company in 4-6 months after he "served his punishment".
Apparantly he will be brough back to the company in 4-6 months after he "served his punishment".
AJ Styles is missing matches as a result of a bulging lower back disk. Not good.Yeah, he needs to start toning it down a bit with the high flying.
Unfortunately, the high flying style doesn't age well. He's 38.
If you can believe this....
Val Venis’ New Job & Name Revealed – Details
By Ryan Clark on December 12, 2015
Former WWE Superstar Val Venis (Sean Morley) is now running a marijuana dispensary in Mesa, Arizona called Health 4 Life Dispensaries. Morley, who has been a long time supporter of medical marijuana use, is now going by the name Kaptain Kannabis…
Vince McMahon will be on RAW tonight.When he's on Raw the rating usually move up a few notches.
When he's on Raw the rating usually move up a few notches.
That's because a 70 year-old man is the most riveting member on the current roster.
His arms and Stephanie's tits both looked great tonight. :oyes/yes..his one arm was vascular as hell...
fan throws a bottle and hits sheamus in the head at a house show... KAYFABE is alive and well in w virgina.. ;D ;D ;D ;DOh shit...that must have hurt...
Former WWE Champion John Cena will have shoulder surgery and will miss this year's Wrestlemania according to a members-only report by PWInsider's Mike Johnson. Via Twitter, Cena confirmed he'll be having the surgery in Birmingham, AL, assumed to be with the famed Dr. James Andrews.he didn't look good at all,,smaller/soft,can tell he's not in top shape,side not just read an article on him in new m/f mag at the gym,he's strong bastard and looked good for the shoot..
The injury is believed to be a torn labrum, putting Cena out of action for 6-9 months. Cena didn't add any details other than "shoulder surgery".
The 38-year-old Cena's injury is just the latest in a string of injuries to top WWE stars (Seth Rollins, Randy Orton) and mid-level talents like Cesaro in recent months, thinning out the roster and leaving WWE to focus on talents like WWE Champion Roman Reigns, Sheamus, Dean Ambrose, The New Day, and Kevin Owens to help carry things. Brock Lesnar returns this Monday on RAW and Chris Jericho just returned Monday to help add some part-time depth.
Cena just returned from a short absence off TV as he was filming a reality series for FOX. He was expected to continue his feud with U.S. Champion Alberto Del Rio, but didn't appear on this week's RAW.
We'll add more details on this story as we get it and will discuss it more on tonight's Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave and Bryan.
he didn't look good at all,,smaller/soft,can tell he's not in top shape,side not just read an article on him in new m/f mag at the gym,he's strong bastard and looked good for the shoot..In his DVD you can see Cena's dedication to the gym. All bodybuilder type workouts and he is strong as a bull with great form.
In his DVD you can see Cena's dedication to the gym. All bodybuilder type workouts and he is strong as a bull with great form.8)...he's one of the guys build wise I like 'no homo' pattern my build around 'if u can say or have such a thing in common I suppose'
8)...he's one of the guys build wise I like 'no homo' pattern my build around 'if u can say or have such a thing in common I suppose'Both Cena and Cesaro are slated to miss wrestlemania due to their shoulder surgeries.
Official,totally agree wrestling won't be where it is if it weren't for hogan and sting.that being said hope they don't honor him like they did steamboat a few years back.... stomping him and sending him to the hospital...
Sting will headline the 2016 HOF. Long overdue and he deserves it 100%
totally agree wrestling won't be where it is if it weren't for hogan and sting.that being said hope they don't honor him like they did steamboat a few years back.... stomping him and sending him to the hospital...
He's written off. He hurt his back while wrestling in Japan and he hurt it bad to the point where he can no longer wrestle. Sad.
Anybody know any news on Steamboat's kid?
I remember hearing that Rick sent him to work with Harley Race, then to New Japan, and someplace else...
I seem to remember reading that he got hurt at some point. But, damn... Those are some impressive resources to have at you fingertips!!
In his DVD you can see Cena's dedication to the gym. All bodybuilder type workouts and he is strong as a bull with great form.
Cant recall which PPV, but he has Big Show and another person on top of Show ready to do the AA on him...had to be 750++ lbs on his shouldersHe is a strong SOB, no doubt. But IMO, he never was nor will he ever be a Stone Cold, Rock or Hogan. He's not box office material and the attendance #'s proved it hard.
He is a strong SOB, no doubt. But IMO, he never was nor will he ever be a Stone Cold, Rock or Hogan. He's not box office material and the attendance #'s proved it hard.
:D Great analogy!
He's the best of what they've got right now, but that's like being the valedictorian of summer school.
:D Great analogy!
Cant recall which PPV, but he has Big Show and another person on top of Show ready to do the AA on him...had to be 750++ lbs on his shouldersit was edge on top of the big show..
it was edge on top of the big show..wrestle mania was the ppv.
fan throws a bottle and hits sheamus in the head at a house show... KAYFABE is alive and well in w virgina.. ;D ;D ;D ;DHe busted his head open the hard way brawling with Ambrose on Raw too. Hard luck for this guy lately.
iron mike sharpe has died at 64 years old..
hulk hogan said iron mike used to put about an inch of deodorant on each pit...read in hogan's book.
Jobber to the stars...
R.I.P.
hulk hogan said iron mike used to put about an inch of deodorant on each pit...read in hogan's book.
RIP to Iron Mike Sharpe.
Iron Mike passed away and there are no details yet on his passing but he was up there in age. For those of you that may not know, Iron Mike Sharpe was a WWF (then) jobber back in the eighties.
He is definately up there in age. He was in his 40's when he was jobbing in the eighties.
I thought he was older by now for some reason.
He is definately up there in age. He was in his 40's when he was jobbing in the eighties.loved the loaded arm band...
loved the loaded arm band...Lol...the arm that was "injured" for like 10 years ;D
Lol...the arm that was "injured" for like 10 years ;DYES,,,BOB ORTONS TOP ROPE SUPLEX WAS GREAT MOVE ...HE HAD ZERO PHYSIQUE BUT GOOD HEEL..
Bob Orton senior stole that gimmick after but with a cast while fueding with a baby face Paul Orndorff.
It's official! Sunny has signed on to do an adult video! :oLol...there's a surprise :)
Looks like the film was already in the "can", and everything else was just publicity. I wonder if she even got $100k or if that's part of the hype.
Sunny is no idiot, buts she very manipulative and seems to still be fueled by drugs.
At her peak she was something else.
*On the G&O Goodrum said that Sunny was never that famous, lol.
:-X
Vince is a good dude, but he talks out his asshole.
Vince is a good dude, but he talks out his asshole.
Thank you. I was really bothered that said something that stupid like it was a fact. And then I remembered it was Goodrum.
And there are some that need to get knocked out ;D
I've been on this board for almost ten years.
It's always the same with him and several other posters. There are certain ones you just DON'T take seriously.
i'm sure kurt angle is getting closer or needed to push the fed back up a bit...No way....Angle is getting up there in age and is plagued by neck injuries. He is very comfortable in TNA working Impact tapings and PPV's only and he's getting big money for it.
No way....Angle is getting up there in age and is plagued by neck injuries. He is very comfortable in TNA working Impact tapings and PPV's only and he's getting big money for it.i thought there was rumor,,i'm misinformed then,,, i agree he's not capable for long term action..
RIP to Iron Mike Sharpe.
Iron Mike passed away and there are no details yet on his passing but he was up there in age. For those of you that may not know, Iron Mike Sharpe was a WWF (then) jobber back in the eighties.
Been listening to stories about him JR and a few others. Said Mike was a great guy but severely obsessive compulsive. Would take 2-3 showers before his match a few after. Was also notorious for stealing toiler paper from all the venues....That's nuts. I never heard that one before.
Kurt Angle reportedly suffered an injury during the first match on the first night of TNA’s current tour of the UK. Angle reportedly looked like he was in “bad shape” following his match with Drew Galloway in Manchester after the first night of the TNA UK tour, which is also Angle’s farewell tour with the promotion. According to reports, Angle suffered a concussion during the Galloway match.SHOULD PACK IT IN..
Angle was said to have started feeling better about 35 minutes after the match. He was then checked and cleared by a doctor, and Angle was allowed to take part in another match against Bobby Roode last night. He is still currently set to finish out the tour and face Bobby Lashley tonight in Birmingham. The report does not mention how serious Angle’s concussion was, but hopefully he is doing OK.
SHOULD PACK IT IN..
SHOULD PACK IT IN..I don't think he should pack it in. If the decimal point is in the right place and he's willing, why not? Angle is a phenomenal athlete. Injuries happen.
TNA announced today that they have released Awesome Kong (Kia Stevens) following her altercation with Reby Sky on the UK tour. TNA posted the following statement today….
“We conducted an investigation and determined releasing Awesome Kong is the appropriate action in this case. Kong has been a great contributor to TNA and helped solidify the Knockouts as the best female division in professional wrestling. We thank her and wish her well.”
Wasn't she signed to the Fed a while back? I'm talking maybe several years ago at this point.
I thought I remembered her pregnancy delaying her debut.
tammy lynn stych aka sunny pleaded quilty to 3 dui's in jan 2016..still lives in palmerton pa....reportedly she's selling her wwe hof ring on ebay.. one offer was for 100 k under the condition she makes a 90 minute porno... ??? ??? ??? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Video available on vivid.com (http://vivid.com)Chyna part 2. That's what this is. A person who is financially on their last leg and now forced to suck cock for a living. There's a surprise :o Apparently she is also going to be doing a shoot interview and go into detail about her relationship with Shawn Michaels in 1997 while she was with Candido. Michael's would bang her in her dressing room before Raw.
:P
Chyna part 2. That's what this is. A person who is financially on their last leg and now forced to suck cock for a living. There's a surprise :o Apparently she is also going to be doing a shoot interview and go into detail about her relationship with Shawn Michaels in 1997 while she was with Candido. Michael's would bang her in her dressing room before Raw.isn't michaels a religious one...
isn't michaels a religious one..."So he says". With Michael's, he seems to have really cleaned up his act since returning in 2002 but TBH, I never trusted that guy only because he is a well known pathological liar.
"So he says". With Michael's, he seems to have really cleaned up his act since returning in 2002 but TBH, I never trusted that guy only because he is a well known pathological liar.
Rumors had it he was Vince's bitch, hence the big push in 1996 8)
Once a bitch, always a bitch...
Rumors had it he was Vince's bitch, hence the big push in 1996 8)
That's just it though, its a story. I never bought it. HBK was always a ladies man and so was Vince. Had it been Paterson then I would have thought twice, lol.
That story never gets old.
That's just it though, its a story. I never bought it. HBK was always a ladies man and so was Vince. Had it been Paterson then I would have thought twice, lol.
Lol...I remember those conversations and I used to piss my pants reading them! ;D
I used to piss off Chef Tim with references to those rumors.
I'm not so sure about Vince, but I can easily see Shawn taking it from another dude.
Lol...I remember those conversations and I used to piss my pants reading them! ;D
Chef Tim, Karl Kox, Montague et al bantering.... they were fun timesBrings a tear to my eye to see how far this board has come.
Chef Tim, Karl Kox, Montague et al bantering.... they were fun times
;D ;D ;D ;Dmore sunny news . she will be on this week {weds} episode of pawnstars trying to sell her wwe hof ring to rick harrison and the boys..
Sunny is going to take it in the tooter shortly ;D
more sunny news . she will be on this week {weds} episode of pawnstars trying to sell her wwe hof ring to rick harrison and the boys..got this off a wrestling website, turns out it was paul bearer's hof ring they were selling.... if you can't trust the internet who can you trust ??? ??? ???
She already did. It's online.Oh really? This I gotta see ;D
From tpww.netAnd just like that, Hogan is worth more money than he ever was.
UPDATE: Hulk Hogan won more than he asked for in his lawsuit against Gawker Media over his leaked sex tape. Variety reports that the jury in the case awarded Hogan $115 million, more than the $100 million that he had been asking for, as they found the media outlet violated Hogan’s privacy by posting a portion of the sex tape online.
Gawker had argued that they were protected under the First Amendment and that Hogan’s celebrity status, including his public discussion of his sex life, made the tape newsworthy. Gawker indicated earlier today that they believe key evidence was kept out of the trial and indicated their intent to appeal.
From tpww.net
UPDATE: Hulk Hogan won more than he asked for in his lawsuit against Gawker Media over his leaked sex tape. Variety reports that the jury in the case awarded Hogan $115 million, more than the $100 million that he had been asking for, as they found the media outlet violated Hogan’s privacy by posting a portion of the sex tape online.
Gawker had argued that they were protected under the First Amendment and that Hogan’s celebrity status, including his public discussion of his sex life, made the tape newsworthy. Gawker indicated earlier today that they believe key evidence was kept out of the trial and indicated their intent to appeal.
I put this in another threadHe was just awarded an additional 25mil. Now 140mil total....
Hulk slept with his best friend's wife (Bubba the Love Sponge). I used to listen to his show when I lived in Tampa and Hogan known as "hootie" was on there at least once a week. Always talked about jet skiing together, working out etc etc
Here is my theory, Bubba and Hogan are in on this together and were probably hoping to sell the tape to the highest bidder BUT Gawker beat them to the punch. Nobody knows who filmed the footage and lets be honest, I don't care how hot my best friend's wife is, I don't sleep with her.
When the check hits Hogan's bank, Bubba and his wife/ex wife whatever, will see some money from this...quote me on it.
balls mahoney from ecw dies at 44 years of age.
Wrestling Board Trivia:Now you even stumped me .... and that's not an easy thing to do ???
At the time of the above story, Balls Mahoney and Montague drove the EXACT same kind of car - model, year, and color.
In fact, one night after a show, I came out to the parking lot and mistook his ride for mine!
Now you even stumped me .... and that's not an easy thing to do ???
Former WWE star Joanie Laurer (aka Chyna) has passed away, according to her management team on Twitter. They posted the following statement:
“It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. Joanie Laurer aka Chyna, the 9th wonder of the world has passed away. She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her. “
It has "overdose" written all over it....lol....Monte...."came in the back door" lol
My buddy sent me this earlier:
"Details are sketchy, but some reports say someone 'came' in the back door & found her face down, unresponsive!"
(Too soon?)
Enzo Amore injured at Payback. Ref had to stop the match after he hit his head on one of the ropes the bounced it off the mat. Diagnosed with a concussion.Ouch....I saw that bump....didn't look good at all.
I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet, Brock Lesnar will be fighting at UFC200 next month.
Apparently WWE have granted him a one-off permission to go over there for one night. I've not seen any other details yet, so no idea on who the opponent will be. A rematch against Overeem or Velasquez would seem logical, but Overeem only fought last month and Cain is already on the card to face Travis Browne. Frank Mir would be an option, but I don't know what's happened since his positive drug test a couple of months back.
This will be good and much needed cross-promotion/publicity for the Fed.
ric drasin in hospital congestive heart failure and a lung infection.:o.. :-\..WISH HIM WELL
jerry lawler suspended by wwe for beating up his 27 year old girl friend in memphis. i think his wwe career is over.... funny how they get rid of lawler and hogan for saying the n word.... yet stone cold steve austin who beat up debra mac is still a beloved legend.
Wasn't too long of a suspension - he is on Smackdown tonight - they just announced Orton will wrestle Lesnar at SummerSlam - Hmmm...
Lawler's charges were dropped so he was reinstated.
Lawler's charges were dropped so he was reinstated.
I can't see Vince ever selling his company.Or a Levesque ;)
WWE is his baby, pride, passion, alter ego, legacy, and utopia.
Maybe I'm wrong.
I just see him running it until he is no longer capable health-wise, and then passing it down within the family. But, I expect a McMahon will always own that company.
Or a Levesque ;)
Lol..."The Idiotic daughter and dufus son inlaw." Lol...
8)
Current plans call for Finn Bálor to upset Seth Rollins at SummerSlam to become the first WWE Universal champion. Both Vince McMahon & Triple H are backing him for the spot.
Unsuprisingly, the same reports predicting a Bálor win say they'll be making Raw's Universal belt the top prize in the company, with SmackDown's WWE World title losing some luster.
Current plans call for Finn Bálor to upset Seth Rollins at SummerSlam to become the first WWE Universal champion. Both Vince McMahon & Triple H are backing him for the spot.That would be very interesting
Unsuprisingly, the same reports predicting a Bálor win say they'll be making Raw's Universal belt the top prize in the company, with SmackDown's WWE World title losing some luster.
Joey Styles has been let go.
Joey Styles has been let go.
What?
Why?
Heard it was because he was a little too candid in a facebook q&a interview. WWE didn't like some of his opinions.
Do they risk the fans turning on him because they're pushing him so fast? Or is it he's so wildly popular from NXT that it makes no difference?
Yeah, he was wheeled out to do the usual lame "dump on WWE" thing. TNA are so inferior its unbelievable.TNA is a glorified indy show.
Del Rio suspended for weakness policy. I assume PEDS since he is jacked since his return.
Del Rio suspended for weakness policy. I assume PEDS since he is jacked since his return.Yup...that's my suspicion.
Now Eva Marie suspended.Lol....its getting to be a joke. Eva Marie....wow....
anyone know why they let Steve Lombardi go? he was with them for 33 years I believe..
Sounds like everyone was busted doing blow at a party.
UPDATE: Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Eva Marie’s Wellness suspension was due to not providing a prescription for Adderall. The site says that all performers are required to disclose all medication to WWE officials and that Adderall was not properly approved for her. Marie told WWE that she has a legitimate prescription from her doctor for Adderall and apparently plans to appeal the suspension.
What is it with adderall? Eva Marie, Reigns...who else? Does it help focus on the match? If this is the case, both need to up the dose...
The Wrestling Observer reports that there was a big backstage altercation between Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho at the end of SummerSlam. The site says that according to multiple sources, Jericho came to the gorilla position at the end of the main event, in which Lesnar bloodied Randy Orton, and asked producer Michael Hayes if that was the planned finish.\
When Hayes didn’t respond, Jericho reportedly said “That’s bulls**t” just as Lesnar was returning backstage. Lesnar apparently misinterpreted the comment as referring to the match itself and according to two separate sources either called Jericho a “p**sy” or told him to shut up and mind his own business. The two went face to face and began to have words, during which Lesnar pushed Jericho with his fingers and Jericho responded by going forehead to forehead. One version of the story says that Lesnar pushed Jericho against the wall.
Either way, the two ended up tangled against the wall and Lesnar told Jericho to punch him or kiss him. Triple H jumped in at that point and broke things up, only to have them go at it again. Vince McMahon then got between them. Jericho was yelling about Lesnar and McMahon said it was all a work and to be professional.
Triple H told McMahon that Lesnar started the fight and Jericho was standing up for himself. Jericho got angry when he saw Orton’s condition, as he was concerned for his health. Orton assured Jericho that he knew what was planned.
In Jericho's defense he was legitimately concerned for Orton's health and did not know that it was a planned "bust up hard way" finish. Brock needs to lose the attitude though for real.
I'm impressed the old man stepped between them.
jerchico as the veteran wrestler is trying to assume the undertakers old role as the backstage go to guy {enforcer of the code].. that being said jericho got guts and is not afraid of anyone see the goldberg incident.
that's what i heard.
Didn't he take Goldberg down with a simple front face-lock?
UPDATE: A new report claims that Alberto Del Rio is in fact done with WWE. Del Rio reportedly gave his notice to WWE through his lawyer around sixty days ago.he was good shame...
Del Rio was reportedly frustrated with the company’s lack of follow-through on promises given to him when he returned last summer. That included a main event push, but he was instead kept in the midcard during the Mex-America and League of Nations storylines.
Del Rio gave notice in late June, which was obviously before Del Rio’s Wellness Violation suspension on August 17th. Del Rio is not expected to return to the company at all at this point and after the end of September he will be free to work anywhere in the US. He is able to work internationally immediately.
ORIGINAL: It had been reported that Alberto Del Rio has an out-clause in his WWE contract in September and on last night’s episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer added that Del Rio is being pulled from all WWE appearances, both during and for after his 30-day suspension ends. While not saying that Del Rio was done with the company, it was framed that way in the conversation.
Del Rio and girlfriend Paige were both suspended back on August 17th.
Hard to believe Dixie is losing power. Does her Dad/Panda still own the company?Hence TNA's woes of being nothing more than a glorified indy show. Unless guys are established, they are not making any real money there.
It was nice to see someone with power give it a go. She gave us what turned out to be the closest thing to direct competition that WWF/E had.
Really... Who else did that?
Jarrett?
Billy Corgan is a pro-wrestling "FAN" with money and fame.
I remember rumblings from years ago that he wanted to start his own promotion.
I am a little excited to see how this turns out!!
I say good for Dixie, and good for Billy!!!
Hence TNA's woes of being nothing more than a glorified indy show. Unless guys are established, they are not making any real money there.
I do and I honestly think in today's era and society that, that kind of violence will return to wrestling. You were spot on when you said it was a modern day 1993-1995.
Do you remember Corgan appearing in ECW - the "real" ECW?
THAT is what he's a fan of, and I hope THAT is what he tries doing!!
Corgan does run an indy show somewhere else right? At least he did at one time?
I do and I honestly think in today's era and society that, that kind of violence will return to wrestling. You were spot on when you said it was a modern day 1993-1995.
Hopefully they can pull it off. I would love to see things get shaken up. I find all these wrestling promotions to be too dull.
TNA's biggest success was their ECW/Hardcore event with all the ECW originals.
They know what draws.
Hopefully they can pull it off. I would love to see things get shaken up. I find all these wrestling promotions to be too dull.
I think our generation has seen it all up to this point.
I feel the same way about society in general.
I don't know if I'm getting old, or what. I feel like I was born too late or something.
;D
I think our generation has seen it all up to this point.
I think our generation has seen it all up to this point.
Especially PG content.World is now too politically correct for another attitude era.
World is now too politically correct for another attitude era.
People (Muslim idiots) get offended if they hear you say "Merry Christmas"....wow...
Truer words have never been spoken.
People (Muslim idiots) get offended if they hear you say "Merry Christmas"....wow...
People (Muslim idiots) get offended if they hear you say "Merry Christmas"....wow...
I have heard lots of people get offended by that. Which is stupid. If someone is wishing you well, what's wrong with it?I always said, if you don't like our North American ways and customs / beliefs, then stay in your own country. We don't go to Muslim countries and start preaching Christianity and tell them what to believe.
We don't go to Muslim countries and start preaching Christianity and tell them what to believe.
If you go back far enough, that's exactly what we did...! ;D 1000 years ago Christians were smashing Muslim babies to death against stone walls, just because their culture was different.
We?
Speak for yourself.
Looks like CM Punk lost his first ever UFC fight. He was choked out by Gall in the first round.
;D Just using the 'we' from the original sentence. I'm not religious in any way, shape or form myself, I can't stand it. It's been responsible for more deaths than anything else in history, all because one group of people believe one myth over another.
That was disappointing, I was hoping for a much better showing but he just rushed in and got absolutely destroyed, I don't think he even got a punch off did he?
Or do you mean what he actually did during the fight? I have no idea what he was trying to do there when he came at him.
Should have hit Gall with the Go to Sleep. ;DLol....no shit eh?
c m punk=500 k payday... other guy 15 k for fight plus 15 k for winning=30 total k's... who was the real loser?????
You think he'll be back in the WWE Monte?
Good observation.
Although, I don't know that Punk will command that kind of money again after the loss. The hype is probably over.
You think he'll be back in the WWE Monte?
c m punk=500 k payday... other guy 15 k for fight plus 15 k for winning=30 total k's... who was the real loser?????
Personally, I can see him taking a stab at another MMA match.
True, but it's taken 2 years of extremely tough training to earn that. He could have earnt close to that by going to another wrestling company, topped up by making personal appearances or even getting some punditry/commentary work for a variety of sports. But the balloon has burst with this loss, UFC are never going to pay him that much again.Agreed 100% here.
I'd agree with that, didn't he sign for more than one fight with UFC anyway? There's still some money in him, albeit nowhere near the $500k he got for this fight. He'll get another fight, maybe against an older veteran with a poor ground game, anything to give him some time in the ring and half a chance of winning. If he wins that fight, then he's back on track and the interest is there again.
I have to respect his work ethic though, he's gone into an extremely tough sport, with a very low level of prior training in comparison to his opponents, and given it a shot. He's let himself down in his performance, but he'll get back on the horse and try again.
ANYBODY WATCH NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING I GET IT HERE IN NJ..SOME GOOD,FAST PACE ACTION.
DON'T KNOW THE OLD VERSION..
I've only seen 80's/early-90's footage.
How would you compare it to that?
DON'T KNOW THE OLD VERSION..
ANYBODY WATCH NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING I GET IT HERE IN NJ..SOME GOOD,FAST PACE ACTION.
I watch it on AXS and I have a subscription to NJPWworld.comyes axs tv me 2..
I would rather watch it, than anything produced in the US (Aside from RoH... I love me some RoH)
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, while the company outwardly talks like ratings are no longer a reliable metric, Vince McMahon was reportedly very upset with the September 27th record low RAW rating.
The feeling in the TV industry was that the ratings that night did not matter, because everyone (including Monday Night Football) got destroyed in the ratings by the presidential debate. But WWE’s issue is that the overall Raw rating has fallen more than expected with the return of Monday Night Football, and that is with Monday Night Football ratings being down overall for the season.
Mickie James is returning to wrestle the NXT women's champion.
Question for you guys, during Mickie James' run in WWE, was she supposed to be some sort of Shania Twain gimmick? I didn't watch regularly at the time but just wondering if that was her gimmick, sure seemed like it to me.
Biggest gimmick was the stalker one I think? Back when she was supposedly wanting to bang Trish Stratus.And the best part was that it was Cena and Batista who got her canned. They were both banging her and she "fell in love" with the both of them.
And the best part was that it was Cena and Batista who got her canned. They were both banging her and she "fell in love" with the both of them.
And the best part was that it was Cena and Batista who got her canned. They were both banging her and she "fell in love" with the both of them.cena is like jeter good p.r. squeaky clean image upheld at all costs...
cena is like jeter good p.r. squeaky clean image upheld at all costs...
I wonder who's pissing in Cena's cup? If Finkel peed in Hogan's....
Flair has joked several times on his podcast that the old man has Cena on a VERY short leash.
I wonder who's pissing in Cena's cup? If Finkel peed in Hogan's....
Goldberg just beat Brock Lesnar in a squash match. :o
Monday’s edition of WWE RAW, featuring a RAW Women’s Title Falls Count Anywhere main event, averaged 3.110 million viewers. This is up from last week’s 3.002 million average and is the second largest audience for RAW since the NFL season began. The only show that did better was when Goldberg returned on October 17th, that show averaged 3.13 million viewers.
The quarterly hours for Monday’s show are below:
8 PM: 3.163 million viewers
9 PM: 3.130 million viewers
10 PM-: 3.039 million viewers.
Monday’s edition of WWE RAW, featuring a RAW Women’s Title Falls Count Anywhere main event, averaged 3.110 million viewers. This is up from last week’s 3.002 million average and is the second largest audience for RAW since the NFL season began. The only show that did better was when Goldberg returned on October 17th, that show averaged 3.13 million viewers.
The quarterly hours for Monday’s show are below:
8 PM: 3.163 million viewers
9 PM: 3.130 million viewers
10 PM-: 3.039 million viewers.
I still cannot get over that....to beat the NFL in ratings you need a prayer from God....in that particular case it was Stone Cold Steve Austin ;)
I also remember when RAW was beating Monday Night Football in the ratings.
I still cannot get over that....to beat the NFL in ratings you need a prayer from God....in that particular case it was Stone Cold Steve Austin ;)
nope ....
It's frustrating to know that we will probably never see anything like that time in wrestling again - at least not in our lifetimes.
Kevin Owens owning a mother on Twitter. ;DPerfect example of people who take wrestling far too seriously. The fact that a heel pissed off a fan means the heel did his/her job.
http://www.sescoops.com/upset-mother-responds-to-kevin-owens-yelling-at-her-young-son-video/ (http://www.sescoops.com/upset-mother-responds-to-kevin-owens-yelling-at-her-young-son-video/)
Perfect example of people who take wrestling far too seriously. The fact that a heel pissed off a fan means the heel did his/her job.
And why doesn't the c.unt of a mother tell her son it's just a work. He should be happy Kevin Owens spoke directly to him.Stupid parenting 101
al snow into bodybuilding 2017.GOT HEAD? WHATTA GIMMICK/CHARACTER..HE LOOKS GREAT ,DOES A LOT OF STUFF BEHIND SCENES FOR WWE STILL?
GOT HEAD? WHATTA GIMMICK/CHARACTER..HE LOOKS GREAT ,DOES A LOT OF STUFF BEHIND SCENES FOR WWE STILL?
Really?
No idea.
My last "contact" within the Fed was in 2008. And, he was fired for a Wellness Policy violation.
Although, he DID confirm the VKM/HBK rumors.
Seems that lore is accepted as "fact" around Titan Towers.
Really?
Trust me; I wouldn't lie to you on a Tuesday...
If Shawn swung both ways I would be surprised...I honestly think its a croc.
That doesn't validate it, though.
;)
If Shawn swung both ways I would be surprised...I honestly think its a croc.
Bray Wyatt, Bo, and Reigns are out with viral infection.
AJ Styles will sub for Bray vs Finn Balor and Kurt Angle will sub for Roman Reigns.
Kurt is an Olympic athlete. Lol enough said. His skills are stellar.
I wonder how much Kurt's been working out in the ring since his last match.
His conditioning is probably not far off - if at all - but, I speak from experience when I say that your body can and WILL lose its tolerance for bumping, hitting ropes, etc. after a period.
It will be great too see him perform in a match again, though. A tag match will also split the work, giving Kurt "breaks" throughout.
Rhonda Rousey now a full time WWE wrestler.Yup..saw that. Looks like she will be challenging one of the female champs at WM.
Pro Wrestling Sheet has confirmed Jeff Hardy was arrested in North Carolina over the weekend for driving while impaired.
A rep for the Cabarrus County Sherriff’s Office tells us Jeff was booked into custody on Saturday around 10:30 pm. Hardy was released from custody about an hour later.
Wrestling Inc reports that the arrest took place after Jeff ran off the roadway around 8pm and struck a guardrail, which caused his car to spin out into the middle of the right northbound lane. We’ve made attempts to confirm the information with police, but have yet to hear back.
According to PWInsider, Hardy has been hit with a 30 day pretrial revocation of his driver’s license and is slated to appear in Cabarrus County Court on April 16th.
As we previously reported, Jeff has been cleared to return by a surgeon and is waiting on official clearance from WWE.
We’ll keep you updated as further information is made available.
Ya no kidding..this kid never seems to learn. He can kiss the rest of his WWE contract good bye because I highly doubt they will let him back into the company especially now with their stringent policies.
Is Jeff ever NOT "impaired?"
Ya no kidding..this kid never seems to learn. He can kiss the rest of his WWE contract good bye because I highly doubt they will let him back into the company especially now with their stringent policies.
Nope...he's not...
I doubt he cares.
;D
Ya no kidding..this kid never seems to learn. He can kiss the rest of his WWE contract good bye because I highly doubt they will let him back into the company especially now with their stringent policies.
Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Dana Warrior has joined the WWE creative team. Dana started her new role at the RAW taping on Monday. WWE wants Dana to offer a female perspective. WWE wants to see how Dana does before making her new role permanent. Oh Christ....she knows about as much of wrestling as I do the Hubble Telescope...
She knows as much about writing pro wrestling storylines as I do the Hubble Telescope.
LOL!!!
I thought I'd read that Vince offered her some sort of monetary compensation after Hellwig died - something along the lines of Vickie Guerrero in which she would have "a" role in the company. I believe she's remained somehow affiliated with them since Warrior's passing as evidenced by at least one "Warrior Award" I recall seeing a terminally ill child receive.
Maybe this new role is to try out something new that may benefit Dana and even possibly the company. Things can't get much lamer than they are now.
Reports are surfacing that the reason Arn Anderson was released by WWE is that he let Alicia Fox wrestle after arriving at a WWE event intoxicated.
When Arn Anderson was released a couple of weeks ago, there was some shock among insiders but also reports that Vince McMahon and Anderson didn't always see eye to eye. Speculation was the two men had finally come to the end of their respective ropes and agreed to part ways. A recent report by WrestlingInc. suggests there may be more the story of Anderson's firing.
"Wrestling Inc. has confirmed with multiple sources that Anderson was fired because [Alicia] Fox showed up at a live event intoxicated," the scribe writes. They add that Anderson was the agent for her match, knew she was not fit to perform and let her anyway, potentially risking serious injury to her opponent. Vince McMahon was reportedly furious when he found out and it was the final straw, resulting in Anderson's immediate termination.
I asked myself the same question. Everyone knows Arn goes by the book and I think there is more to the story. Arn's reputation is impeccable. Unless Alicia was hiding her Drunken state? I know guys who can drink a 12 pack of beer and still walk straight as an arrow.
WTF if true?
Why would Arn allow that shit?
Becky Lynch and RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey have been making headlines thanks to their ongoing Twitter feud but it sounds like both women could be facing some backstage heat for their remarks. As we've told you, they've made a lot of adult references and sworn quite a bit, two things which aren't exactly WWE's idea of PG!
According to the @WrestleVotes Twitter account (which has been hit and miss in the past), WWE officials aren't happy with the wording both women have used in a number of respects.
After all, Rousey calling out Lynch's fake mugshots and Lynch questioning her promo skills really doesn't seem like the sort of thing you'd expect them to approve. For what it's worth, Rousey has made her millions and could care less and Becky although talented, is no where in the same league as Charlotte in terms of performance and stealing WrestleMania shows. Lynch has changed her description on Twitter to read, "Ronnie's shook. Vince is shook. Charlotte is a dope. And shook."
It amazes me when you read replies on Instagram and Twitter on how these "Mark's" actually buy into this bullshit. Its wrestling...its fucking staged FFS ::) ;)
Ah... "twitter kayfabe."
It amazes me when you read replies on Instagram and Twitter on how these "Mark's" actually buy into this bullshit. Its wrestling...its fucking staged FFS ::) ;)
the last segment of john oliver's last week tonight on hbo has an inside look at the workings of the wwe.I've been a pro wrestling fan since before I can remember. Respect what they do. No sympathy for them though. If they don't like what they are getting tell VKM to shove it and quit. It's that easy.
I've been a pro wrestling fan since before I can remember. Respect what they do. No sympathy for them though. If they don't like what they are getting tell VKM to shove it and quit. It's that easy.exactly.
I've been a pro wrestling fan since before I can remember. Respect what they do. No sympathy for them though. If they don't like what they are getting tell VKM to shove it and quit. It's that easy.And don't kid yourself, a lot of them did. WWE is not the only game show in town to make money in the pro wrestling world like everyone seems to think.
the rock's daughter simone to be the first fourth generation wwe superstar wrestler.
just out dsotr jimmy snukaSAW IT ...interesting..&t=10s