Pinfall Recall News Feed For March 20
WWE
Triple H Interview
MSN TV: You’re a hard man to track down.
Triple H: We’re hard people to locate. We’re all over the place, you know.
Tell our readers, fans or not, how grueling a schedule you guys have.
Sometimes people say, “It’s so rough, it’s so rough.” It’s not that bad. It used to be a lot worse. But I have two kids and I am home three days a week. But when you do go on the road, it’s hectic. You’re in a different city every day. You fly in to a new town, you do a show, you go to the next town, you sleep, you wake up and do it again. It’s basically just a series of transportation, to the gym, to the arena, to the plane.
It’s like being in a band, except you beat the hell out of each other.
It’s funny because I’ll watch those VH1 “Behind the Music” shows and I’ll hear these bands say, “After four months on the road, we’re ready to crack. We’re at each other’s throats.” I’m thinking, “Four months?” We don’t have time when we don’t tour. That’s the thing that’s a bit daunting about what we do. You know, we have WrestleMania 25 coming up and it’s our Super Bowl. Once that Super Bowl is over, there is a party, but if you are a top guy you really don’t want to go to the party too long because you have to get up the next morning. You have a live TV show the next night, a live “RAW,” and it starts all over again. It’s a never-ending cycle.
You’ve been wrestling for 15 years. You’ve headlined several WrestleManias, but you are about to headline WrestleMania 25. Did you ever imagine it, as a kid watching wrestling in Connecticut, that you’d be doing this?
I didn’t think I’d be in one WrestleMania. It’s a huge thrill. I was just the same as the kids that’ll read this. I was a young kid that loved wrestling and had a pipe dream. It’s worked out for me, and there a lot of guys who it didn’t work out for.
So, “RAW” recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary. “SmackDown” is celebrating its 500th episode. The shows own their time slots. What has kept this business thriving so long? What is it about wrestling that keeps people coming back?
Entertainment. Sometimes I watch TV and I think, “Who watches this crap?” It’s OK, but it’s not exciting, it’s not entertaining — and I’m not saying we’re everyone’s cup of tea. I think there’s a large section of our population — more than people want to believe — that know what we are, want to be entertained. It’s like live comic books. You’ve got good guys and bad guys, good looking women and good looking men, music and pyro and you live out your fantasies with it. There’s this big anti-aggression sentiment, but when you’re a kid, that’s what you think about. You don’t think about picking daisies when you’re a 12-year-old boy; you think about being Batman or Spider-man, or John Cena or Triple H. From there, the story lines meld that all together and keep people involved and interested. Sometimes people look at the stories we do and say they are wacky, but it’s no more wacky than “Desperate Housewives.” I remember when that show first came on and hearing all about it. My wife was watching it and I sat down to watch a few minutes. I was like, “Are you kidding? This is the big rage? And they give us at hard time?”
I’m asked why I like wrestling. Now you do have a female demo, but for us guys, it’s a male soap opera.
Sure.
Speaking of story lines, you recently revealed wrestling’s worst kept secret and wove it perfectly into a story line leading to your match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania: You are, in real life, married to Stephanie McMahon. Were you apprehensive about the decision to reveal this?
For story lines and business, we try to keep that stuff separate. But people knew and we joked about it when I was in DX [comic wrestling tag team formed with fellow superstar Shawn Michaels]. The only reason I was apprehensive is where do we go on the flip side of it. Look at it like this: There is the real world and the WWE Universe. So the cat is now out of the bag in the WWE Universe and it now exists there. So anything that has to do with me story-line-wise, you have to be conscious of the fact that I am married into the McMahon family. That throws a different curve into it. So my only concern was it tainting future story lines.
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Michael Cole WWE Magazine Quote
The following is an excerpt from an article on WWE.com, which looks at Michael Cole’s favorite SmackDown! memories in honor of the show approaching its’ 500th episode this Friday night.
“They had a number of extremely memorable matches on SmackDown,” Cole says of Undertaker locking horns with Batista, a rivalry he considers SmackDown’s defining moment in terms of what it did for the Superstars and the show as a whole. “It put the show on the map because it involved one of the biggest legends of this business, Undertaker. It helped make Batista the Superstar he is today. And the attention it put on SmackDown showed how much the show had grown and come full circle. I think it made us the best show in WWE at the time.”
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Updated Wrestlemania 25 Card
WWE has officially confirmed the JBL vs. Rey Mysterio match for the Intercontinental championship at WrestleMania 25. This will be Mysterio’s first match at WrestleMania since 2006.
With that now known, here is a look at the updated card for this year’s big event:
WWE Title:
-Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton
World Title:
-Edge (c) vs. John Cena vs. The Big Show
Brother vs. Brother:
-Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy
Undefeated Streak On The Line:
-Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
World & WWE Tag-Titles:
-The Miz & John Morrison vs. The Colons
Intercontinental Title:
-JBL (c) vs. Rey Mysterio
3-On-1 Handicap Match:
-Chris Jericho vs. Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat & Jimmy Snuka (w/ Ric Flair)
-Money in the Bank Ladder Match
-25-Diva Battle Royal Match
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TNA
Impact Ratings In!
Last night’s edition of TNA Impact scored a 1.34 cable rating, the highest rating in the show’s history, and up from last week’s 1.2 rating.
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Other
Various News Items
- Big Vision Entertainment will be releasing a DVD, which will focus on former WWE
Divas Joy Giovanni and Amy Weber wrestling each other. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- The planned Necro Butcher DVD, also by Big Vision, has had its national retail release pushed back, but will be released soon via online retailers. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- Kid Kash and Joel Gertner will be at the March 28th Hardcore Reunion event in Allentown, PA. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
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Pinfall Recall News Feed For January 30
WWE
JBL Update
- JBL’s recent appearance for OVW drew poorly. Also, the match at the house show was part of a build to a TV match, but due to an issue with the Kentucky Athletic Commission, JBL couldn’t even wrestle the match he was advertised for. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
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Upcoming Schedule
Here is the WWE weekend schedule:
- 1/30 at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Illinois - [Raw House Show]
* Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton
* 2 of 3 Falls Match: Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio
* IC Title Match: CM Punk © vs. Kane
- 1/31 at the Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana - [Raw House Show]
* Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton
* 2 of 3 Falls Match: Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio
* IC Title Match: CM Punk © vs. Kane
- 1/31 the Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama - [Smackdown House Show]
* Scheduled to Appear: Jeff Hardy, HHH, Edge, Big Show and MVP
- 2/1 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (2PM Start) - [Raw House Show]
* Matt Hardy vs. Jack Swagger
* Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton
* 2 of 3 Falls Match: Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio
* IC Title Match: CM Punk © vs. Kane
- 2/1 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama (1PM Start) – [Smackdown House Show]
* Scheduled to Appear: Jeff Hardy, Edge, HHH, Big Show and MVP
- 2/2 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri – [Monday Night Raw/ECW Taping]
- 2/2 at the Bancorp South Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi - [Smackdown House Show]
* Scheduled to Appear: Jeff Hardy, Edge, Big Show and MVP
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TNA
Ratings
Last night’s edition of TNA Impact scored a 1.2 cable rating, up from last week’s 1.1 rating.
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Main Event Mafia Offers Politician Spot In Group
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich offered job as Chairman of TNA Wrestling’s Main Event Mafia
TNA Wrestling is offering the newly created position of Chairman for its Main Event Mafia faction - and the opportunity to openly sell chairs, steel chairs - to ousted Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
TNA officials confirmed today that Blagojevich, who was impeached by the Illinois House of Representatives on January 29, is being offered the “Chairman” job within its Main Event Mafia faction, an elite unit which includes U.S. Olympic Gold Medal winner Kurt Angle, former World Heavyweight Champions Kevin Nash, Booker T., and Scott Steiner, and reigning TNA Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion Sting.
Blagojevich was arrested on criminal charges on December 9, 2008, for conspiring to sell the senate seat vacated by then-President Elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder, but Angle truly believes in the U.S. justice system.
“He’s innocent until proven guilty,” Angle said. “As the leader of the Main Event Mafia, I am a huge fan of the Illinois style of politics. As such, Governor Blagojevich is welcome to join me and the entire Main Event Mafia at any and all TNA events in the future, and certainly is welcome to sell his seat with us should he choose not to accept our generous offer.”
Blagojevich is a former amateur boxer, so Angle is convinced Blagojevich, “easily will be able to handle the transition to pro wrestling,” Angle said.
The Illinois House of Representatives voted in favor of impeachment by an astounding margin of 114-1. Only 60 votes were needed to push the impeachment forward. The single dissenting vote came from Democratic State Representative Milton Patterson, who represents the Southwest side of Chicago.
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ROH
House Show Results!
Motor City Madness 2009
Michigan State Fairgrounds & Expo Center “Michigan Mart”
January 30th, 2009- 8:00pm bell time
1120 W. State Fair Ave.
Detroit, MI 48203
Preshow:
- 1) Ernie Osiris defeats Ninja Pink
- 2) Kenny King defeats “Sugarfoot” Alex Payne
- 3) Irish Airborne vs. Grizzly Redwood & Alex Ridge ends with a Bison Smith run in, wiping out all four.
Main Show
- 1) Bryan Danielson defeats Rhett Titus with Cattle Mutilation. Mostly a comedy bout with Dragon playing to the crowd a lot.
- 2) Austin Aries defeats Silas Young with the Last Chancery. Match was fine, nothing special. Before the match Aries cut a promo telling off the fans, and taking a shot at Silas’ newborn and his wife. During Aries’ entrance no one knew who it was due to the music. Aries yelled through Young’s entire entrance.
~Return date: June 26th, 2009
- 3) Brodie Lee vs. Necro Butcher ends in a double count out. Most of the match was spent outside the ring, and they brawled in to the crowd afterward. Brodie jumped Necro during his entrance.
~Delirious and Jimmy are out. Jimmy calls out Strong and Stevens.
- 4) Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens defeat Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious with a Big Boot/Spinebuster combo. Decent match, but the crowd is still semi-deadish. Jimmy physically threatened Delirious after the match but they eventually left together.
~INTERMISSION~
- 5) Claudio Castagnoli defeats Brent Albright via disqualification. SNS Inc. came out to watch the match from the ramp. Albright locked Claudio in the Crowbar, and when Claudio got to the ropes Albright refused to release the hold, instead choosing to keep it in and yell at Sweeney. Match was a very good until the finish.
- 6) Tyler Black and Jerry Lynn wrestle to a twenty-minute draw. The match was absolutely awesome. Crowds wants five more minutes … but they aren’t going to get it.
- 7) Nigel McGuinness defeats Jay Briscoe with the Jawbreaker in a solid match. Lots of jawing with the crowd.
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ROH World Tag Team Championships: Kevin Steen & El Generico defeat Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards to retain the Championships in a good main. After the match Steen cuts a promo saying Steenerico are holding those belts for a good long while.
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Pinfall Recall News Feed For January 24
WWE
WWE.com Hypes The Wrestler
- WWE.com currently has a video, promoting The Wrestler. The video has comments from comments from Mickey Rourke, Lilian Garcia, Mark Henry and Ric Flair, who gives the film a “wooooooo”. What did you expect, two thumbs up? You can check out the video here:http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/smackdown/2009/january22-28/9207962
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Rey Mysterio Interview
I conducted a phone interview yesterday with Rey Mysterio, who will be one of 30 participants competing in the Royal Rumble match at Sunday’s WWE pay-per-view.
You’ve had some serious injuries in recent years, including multiple surgeries to repair your knee and biceps. How are you holding up physically at this point?
I feel like I need a tuneup (laughs). Before I had my biceps surgery, it was my knee. I would wake up limping every morning. Now, I wake up stiff from my right arm. If it’s not one thing it’s the other, but we’re still here pushing strong, man.
I know that you got into the business when you were about 14 or 15, so you’re probably used to being one of the younger guys in the locker room. But now you’re one of the veterans. Do you see yourself as a mentor or teacher?
Yeah, and not so much because I want to establish it, but because the locker room gives me the opportunity to lead by example, to be a role model if you will. The new guys coming in, the up-and-coming superstars, stop me for a second and ask me certain things, so that’s when it kicks in and I realize, OK, I have been around for almost 20 years now, so it’s time to give advice and help out with the younger stars.
Guys such as yourself, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero were stealing the show on the undercard in WCW during a time when it looked like guys your size and style would never make it to the very top. Did you think it would ever be possible to achieve what all of you have?
I think in the back of our minds we knew there was an opportunity for us waiting, we just didn’t know where it was at or when it was going to happen. I think when Jericho made that first move and jumped over to WWE, he opened up the door for all of us, man. And right behind came Eddie and Dean Malenko, and then after that, they pretty much opened up the door for myself.
With the Royal Rumble coming up Sunday, I wanted to ask you about the one that you won in 2006. You were in the midst of the biggest push of your career – winning the Rumble and then going on to win the world title at WresteMania. But your close friend Eddie Guerrero had just died a couple months prior to the Rumble. What was it like from an emotional standpoint to be getting the big push at the same time you were mourning for Eddie, who, in the story line, was your inspiration?
It was a lot to carry, man. Eddie passed away in November, and the Rumble was in January. We had just finished up with a big bang with that whole story line with my son and my wife and Vickie, so it was very emotional. We had not gotten over the fact that Eddie had just left us. And then we had the story line of every time that I wrestled it would be for Eddie. That kind of gave me an inner strength and helped me push through on a daily basis every time I stepped into the ring. In addition to the fact that Eddie had left us, there was a big spot that he left for me to handle and take care of, which was the whole Latin community. There were only two Latin representatives at the time – Eddie and myself – and he left that spot sitting there. It was like he said, “Rey, you’ve got to take this and run with it.” So, there were so many things that I had to think of and process and cherish. It hurt a lot, but at the same time, I pushed through it and I believe Eddie was there every step of the way.
You mentioned Vickie. I know that you have known her for years. Are you surprised at how well she is pulling off her role on Smackdown?
Incredibly surprised. This is a Vickie that was very, very hidden deep down inside of her. Then again, I should say I’m not surprised because of the man she was married to. She’s done an incredible job.
You’ve had some good matches against Evan Bourne and also with him as a partner. What are your impressions of him?
He’s a great competitor. As far as an up-and-coming superstar, he’s definitely got it. I think he’s in the same boat as when I was trying out for WCW. There are guys that tell you, “You’ve got to take it easy, man. You can’t be doing all that crazy stuff. Pick out your high-flying moves; don’t do all of them at once.” And back then I would go, “Yeah, sure, thank you.” But then I’d turn around and say, “Hell no. I’m going to do everything I can. That’s the way I wrestle; that’s the way I do it.” Well, now I’ve learned my lesson. After five knee surgeries and three biceps surgeries, I’m like, “Man, I should have listened to them.” But when you’re hungry and you want to be successful and you were raised a certain way, it doesn’t matter who tells you to slow down. Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way, and that’s by getting injured. Evan Bourne is just like me. Hopefully, he can pick out his offensive moves, because he’s got so many and he’s so incredible to watch. I just hope he takes the advice of all of us who have been around a little bit longer and he can tone it down. That way he can last a lot longer.
You’ve worked against some big guys lately, such as Mike Knox, JBL and Kane, and they matches have all been believable and entertaining despite the size difference. Talk about the difference in your approach when you’re wrestling a big man such as Knox as opposed to a cruiserweight like Bourne.
With an Evan Bourne, you know it’s going to be a buildup match with somewhat nonstop action. With a bigger guy, it’s hard to keep that nonstop action going. It’s more chop, chop, chop the tree down – see how many times it’s going to take you to hit that tree for it to come down. That’s the type of psychology I go in there with. I have to work from the legs all the way up and kind of build my way up to the top of the head. There a lot of opportunities for myself to do high-flying maneuvers also, because there’s such a bigger target for me to take down. In a way it’s easy, but then again it’s hard.
Have you ever had an experience when a bigger guy didn’t want to sell for you?
No, I believe I haven’t. I’ve never had any prima donna attitude against me. It’s always been very respectful.
What are your thoughts on Sunday’s Royal Rumble?
I’m definitely looking forward to the Rumble match. I wasn’t in it the past two years. I won in 2006. In 2007, I was injured, and in 2008 I wrestled Edge. I’m very much looking forward to being in there again. Besides that, we have the John Cena versus JBL match, and I think that’s going to be a very interesting match. I want to see what’s going to happen with Shawn Michaels, if he’s being asked to interfere during that match or not. I want to see what he would do. And we also have Jeff Hardy wrestling Edge on the card.
With nearly 20 years in the business now and the injuries having piled up, have you given any thought to how many more years you want to wrestle and life after wrestling?
That is a really good question. I definitely don’t want to continue wrestling if I don’t have to. I don’t want to be the kind of wrestler that has to do it because he needs the money. I’m at the point right now that I’m doing it because I still enjoy it. But I don’t know, maybe in a year from now my passion might be gone, and I might lean more toward my family. I really can’t make a prediction right now, but what I can tell you is that I still have a lot of passion for this business. I always said when I was younger that I want to wrestle until I’m 40 or even in the 50s as long as I can still keep doing the same style of wrestling that I do. I wish I could predict if I could still go at the age of 40. I do feel beat up. I do have a lot of injuries that I’m carrying with me every time I step into the ring, but I think only God can judge at this point.
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Updated Royal Rumble Card
Here is the updated card for the 2009 WWE Royal Rumble:
* WWE Women’s Title Match: Beth Phoenix © vs. Melina
* ECW Title Match: Jack Swagger © vs. Matt Hardy
* WWE Title Match: Jeff Hardy © vs. Edge
* World Title Match: John Cena © vs. JBL
* The Royal Rumble Match: Known Participants: HHH, The Big Show, Vladimir Kozlov, Shelton Benjamin, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, Kane, Santino Marella, R-Truth, THE Brian Kendrick, Carlito, CM Punk, Finlay, Mark Henry, Chris Jericho, The Great Khali, Chavo Guerrero
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AC/DC To Perform At ‘Mania
- While overseas, TNA did a big production shoot for the Bravo Network in the UK, which is to promote Impact on the network. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- The upcoming show in London could be the largest crowd in the company’s history, some speculating up to 8,000 people will be in attendance. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- A UK PPV date could be announced before the end of the tour, but if not, a UK PPV is in the works. TNA is working out the logistics of holding an international event. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- Jeremy Borash has posted the following video blog. AJ Styles, Brother Ray, Samoa Joe and other TNA talent appear on the video, which was shot at 4AM in Scotland as the crew prepared to head to London.
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- It was a complete sell out and the crowd were fantastic all night (Not sure on the exact number but defiantly 6-7000+ in attendance). The Card was slightly different again as each previous show, here is a brief outline (in best order as I can remember been a long day).
- Opened up with JB pumping up the crowd….
- Card kicked off with a fun four way for the X Division title between Jay Lethal, Eric Young, the UK’s own Doug Williams and Champion Alex Shelly, with Shelly retaining.
- Next up was Creed vs. Big Poppa Pump, Poppa Pump went over via submission with the Steiner Recliner
- Then onto Bashir vs. Brutus Magnus (what an awful name), Bashir won pinning Magnus with his feet on the ropes till Rudy Charles come down and restarted the match which Magnus then won in about 40 seconds..
- Time for the ladies, with The Beautiful People v Taylor Wilde and ODB, ODB who was over big time, shaking that ass, and groping Taylor to the delight of the male fans in attendance.
- Final match before the intermission was the Street brawl between Team 3D and Beer Money, which took the crown up a notch, with Team 3D finishing with the 3D through a table… Team 3D then spoke to the crowd, and went down really well leaving all happy by the break….
- During the break Dixie came out with two of the belts, and fans were lining up to have photos taken with the straps…
- Second half of the card, and Dixie and Mick Foley where out addressing the crowd, with Mick getting the pop that a legend deserves, and the big announcement that TNA will be back in London sometime either for a PPV or a live broadcast/special to air on Bravo in the UK (Sign me up now!).
- Next match, and best of the night (Not to mention the biggest pop), went to AJ Styles and Samoa Joe vs. Abyss and Matt Morgan, with Joe and AJ winning after AJ hit the Springboard 450 on Morgan (after Abyss and Morgan had another lil mishap with Abyss hitting Morgan accidentally with a boot). After the match, Morgan had a go at Abyss then brawling, with Abyss going out to get a chair and Morgan bailing out.
- Time for the main event, Kurt Angle against Jeff Jarrett, not a bad match but not as good as their recent PPV outing, Jarrett won after Big Poppa Pump came down, followed by Foley, with a special appearance by Mr. Socko, allowing Jarrett to nail Angle with the guitar, which some shrapnel managed to bust open Jarrett himself.
- After the match, Foley asked some of the guys to come down, and a few words from double JJ, all in all a great night, and looking forward to the next time.
- On a separate note, if TNA do run another show at Wembley, and you take a digital camera don’t take a digital SLR as it will get taken away, even after TNA ask for you to take as many photos as possible and send them in to them, as the Wembley staff think you a pro, and out to make money!
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- Speaking of Chicago, we now know what El Generico was translating into Spanish when Kevin Steen accepted the challenge of Claudio Castagnoli for “Caged Collision” on January 31st. It seems that the Generic Luchador was also reading Nigel’s selfish words, and like many others in ROH, he was insulted by the arrogance. So much so that he contacted the ROH Booking Committee and begged for a chance to shut Nigel up. Of course, Nigel has defeated Generico in the past, so he has no reason to accept the match. ROH officials contacted him by phone to discuss Generico’s request. “I’ve already defeated that skinny tart,” said Nigel. “Why on Earth should anyone believe he has a claim to the Title? It’s like I’ve said sunshine, there is no one I haven’t beaten. Not that clamdigger Danielson, not Geritol Lynn, not Tyler Black, not anyone worth stepping into that damn ring with. Maybe I should reconsider, and just take the PPV off. I’ve nothing to prove – and certainly not to that skinny pale immigrant.” As the phone call seemed to conclude, Nigel spoke again, “But you know what, I’m a fighting champion though, aren’t I? And I have made a name for myself living up to every challenge that stood before me. If the fans want me to wrestle on the Pay-Per-View, and if they want me to fight that masked tart again, then I’ll oblige. And trust me, Generico will regret it.”
- A very strange letter arrived via courier to the ROH offices yesterday, and written on it were these words. “The thundering path of the Bison will lead me through the very heart of Ring of Honor. It has begun.” The letter was not signed.
- Just added to “Caged Collision” in Chicago on January 31st is a special attraction singles match pitting “Addicted to Love” Rhett Titus against Grizzly Redwood. Will the man with “Hammys that win Grammys” defeat the littlest lumberjack, or will Grizzly logroll his way to victory?
- Check back later today at www.rohwrestling.com for the “Winter Savings Sale” where you can save 35% off your next order.
- We’re excited to announce another match for “Proving Ground ‘09″. On February 7th in Orlando, Kenny King returns to ROH and will team with Rhett Titus to take on Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor, The British Lions. King’s YRR cohorts, Sal Rinauro and Chasyn Rance will also be a part of the festivities, so the deck already appears to be stacked against the newcomers from England. In any event, both teams are looking to prove their worth, and in Orlando, we’ll see who’s ready to take that next step.
- ROH Officials have made several attempts to find out which members of Sweet-N-Sour Incorporated will battle inside the Steel Cage on the 31st. Larry Sweeney has refused to budge, citing “contractual loopholes” that allow him to suppress the information. “Those idiots said they wanted Sweet-N-Sour in the cage,” said Sweeney. “And that’s how the contract was drawn up. Now they want the specific names? Am I as dumb as Albright’s hair looks? Why would I concede an obvious advantage? Why would I clue them in? There’s no way in hell I’m talking, and no one will know who I’m bringing to Chicago until it’s time to get into the cage!”
Credit: ROHWrestling.com
I don’t have a vote in the WWE Hall of Fame.
I STILL don’t have an answer for any one as to why Randy Savage is not in the WWE Hall of Fame and for the record I am not seeking an answer to that conundrum.
I do not think it makes sense for the WWE to have all their programs rated PG and then have one wild card program be rated R as suggested by some fans.
It is still my belief that Stone Cold will NEVER wrestle Hulk or that the Rock will EVER wrestle any one again.
We do sincerely appreciate all the suggestions on how we can improve our store and are looking into the opportunity to develop a “Sampler Pack” of our products.
We do not plan on owning any JR’S BBQ’S outside Oklahoma but will entertain the thought of franchising them to owner/operators any where in the world. Franchising J.R.’s is our long term goal.
The Tommy Dreamer story is good for ECW but I have no idea where this saga will end nor do I want to know. I don’t need any “spoiler” fix on the Dreamer TV issue.
If you want to work for the WWE, please contact the WWE. Their Human Resources (HR) Department handles that. I don’t even hire people to work at my own BBQ place.
Any one who wants to get noticed by the WWE as a wrestler at some point must go through Tampa’s FCW. If I thought I had what it took, come hell or high water I would find myself in Tampa at the FCW doorstep and not take no for answer until I got a try out.
Wannabe referee and managers should use the same concept but working on the Indy circuit and getting good examples of your work on tape is a must.
I do not choose to comment on anyone’s creative in specific terms. In our blogs and on the Q&A’s, I do speak of what I like in general terms and about my philosophical beliefs in wrestling but that’s about it. I am not on anyone’s creative team much to their delight. And my sanity.
As far as I know, Stone Cold is headlining the WWE Hall of Fame but I have no clue if Steve is doing any thing else at WM25 and like many fans, o.k. some fans, I would rather be surprised.
Whoever inducts Stone Cold is great with me. I am not “angry” or “upset” over not inducting Steve as this is Steve’s HOF, not mine.
I am, however, upset that Oklahoma did not win the National Championship but one can’t grieve forever.
Yours truly is not contemplating retirement (sorry to break that to some of you), writing a book, or suffering because I’m no longer working with the King on Raw.
As far as I know, the “World’s Angriest Announcer” and I are broadcasting the WWE Title Bout at the Royal Rumble and we assume the Rumble match with the other announcers but that one is an assumption and we all know what happens when on assumes.
I do know that “The Joe” in Detroit is sold out.
I do know that Tazz and I are driving 300 miles from Detroit to Indy on Monday to prepare for the challenging Friday Night Smackdown taping doubleheader.
I do know that I am attending a dinner with the Minnesota Vikings’ Adrian Peterson in a few weeks here in Norman.
It is a fact that JR’S Family BBQ is growing and serving the best BBQ in Oklahoma and arguably in this part of America. It is also a fact that no establishment in the world has as much original, unique memorabilia on their walls as does our two restaurants.
It is a fact that if you have a chance to get a ticket for the WWE Hal of Fame Induction Ceremony and don’t that you will regret it. I wish I could tell you more.
I do think that GSP will beat B.J. Penn when they fight but I don’t have a viable reason why nor will I make any friendly wagers on said UFC fight. If Penn wins, I won’t be shocked.
Same goes for the Arizona Cardinals but I am pulling for the Steelers. Watch the betting line as I think 7 is a trap bet. Someone knows something because most fans think that the Steelers should have opened as a heavier favorite by at least a point and a half.
Finally, we do appreciate your business and that’s not disingenuous lip service. Please and thank you are still a part of our vocabulary.
Let’s Rumble…..
Boomer Sooner!
J.R.
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Totally True or Fuckin’ False #6
Hello All, I’m Danny Charisma, no introduction needed, you all know and wish you were me, especially certain members or member. We have a great column here for you friends, so enjoy! And remember; DC is always right, Robbie is almost always right, Milo didn’t manage to make it this week, and JG and CK are in charge, so I’m going stop before I get myself into trouble.
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Episode 150: RAWcast is the Winner!
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