WWE-April 2008 Thread

[RMM46]

Smackdown is on tomorrow night at 8 pm on ch 11 in NYC.

[commish13]

Doesn't matter to me. I already have SmackDown downloaded and ready to watch.

[RMM46]

Doesn't matter to me. I already have SmackDown downloaded and ready to watch.

How?

[CM Mark]

How?

Torrents (http://www.fingerslam.com)

[askewcore]

Smackdown is on tomorrow night at 8 pm on ch 11 in NYC.

Between the UFC PPV and the HBO boxing card tomorrow my DVR will already be working hard while I'm at Caroline's for Yimmy. Judging by the spoilers, doesnt seem like I'll miss much.

[O&APartyRock24]

JR Has Said that ECW Has Passed Away---
JR: ECW Has Passed Away, Bret Hart, WWE Divas, More
04/18/2008 by Steve Carrier

Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry at jrsbarbq.com. Some highlights from the blog entry:

- The uproar that many wrestling fans have displayed over Mike Adamle replacing Joey Styles as the play by play voice of ECW is one of the more far reaching and passionate displays of opinion in recent memory. I find it to be a really good thing that Joey has so many, and deservedly so, fans of his work that he has cultivated since the days of the original ECW. Two points here…some saying that Joe leaving ECW definitively says that the "ECW as we knew it is finally gone" seems like a day late and a dollar short. The original ECW "passed away" long ago, for better or for worse, and a new televised wrestling vehicle called ECW is now being broadcast. Secondly, others have predicted that the ECW TV rating will drop because of Adamle. That assumption is highly unlikely. Announcers rarely influence the ratings, even though I would love to say that they do as it might mean a little more "cheese on my Whopper" come pay day.

- Speaking of Bret Hart, I cannot encourage any one enough to buy Bret’s autobiography. This is not only one of the very best wrestling books I have ever read, but one of the best biographies I have ever read…period. My personally autographed copy of this instant classic is one of my most treasured collectibles from one of my all time favorite wrestlers.

- I see where the WWE is looking for more ethnic Divas, specifically Brazilian and Latino Divas. With the company’s global expansion into many new territories globally, it should come as no surprise that Divas and wrestlers of varying ethnicities will be targeted. Divas function as excellent spokespersons, particularly when involved in corporate functions. Perhaps some of them will learn how to wrestle or become proficient at "cat fighting," as their persona’s evolve.

[askewcore]

- I see where the WWE is looking for more ethnic Divas, specifically Brazilian and Latino Divas.

This could be the best idea the WWE have ever had. More Brazilian girls, more gooder.

[Balls_Mahoney]

Shitty show but hey hornswoggle and cherry got the duke

[cigarsandscotch]

Thats kinda cool, but it seems like it makes the King title less important.

I just hope whoever wins doesn't start calling himself "The King". I still can't believe that the king gimmick is still alive in wrestling. After all of the pain and suffering caused by watching "The King" Harley Race, The "Macho King" Randy Savage, and most recently "King" Booker, ETC. ETC you would think that the writers would never dust off that retarded gimmick again.

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Mabel King had a cooler gimmick than King Mable

[commish13]

Except for the fact that King Booker was the best gimmick in years.

[askewcore]

Yeah, I was actually a pretty big fan of the King Bookah gimmick, but I felt like it ran too long, even though I'm not sure if it even ran the full year.

[O&APartyRock24]

Yeah, I was actually a pretty big fan of the King Bookah gimmick, but I felt like it ran too long, even though I'm not sure if it even ran the full year.

x2

[Stormrider666]

This could be the best idea the WWE have ever had. More Brazilian girls, more gooder.

Maybe the WWE should hire Patrice and Lil Jimmy as scouts to look for the Brazilian girls. Lin....you guys know the rest.


Oh and even though I didn't see much of the King Booker gimmick, it was definitely one of the best gimmicks in years.

[O&APartyRock24]

I have been reading some articles online about the whole Joey Styles replacement thing and the wwe is getting a lot of shit for replacing Styles.
Here are some of the articles-
First one from Paul Heyman-
Heyman Blasts Mike Adamle's Performance As ECW Announcer
04/20/2008 by Ryan Clark

Paul Heyman is back with another column at The Sun. This week, he blasts WWE for their decision to replace Joey Styles with Mike Adamle as the play-by-play man for ECW television.

Here are some quotes from Heyman:

-- "Adamle's performance was so terrible, it drew an intense reaction from even casual fans who couldn't possibly care less, and who were ready to take a baseball bat and smash their television sets after listening to his butchering of the program."

-- "Adamle is horrible. No one likes him. People at home actually loathe his presence on the show. AND THAT'S EXACTLY THE SORT OF PASSIONATE RESPONSE VINCE McMAHON IS LOOKING FOR!!! Do you really think Vince doesn't realise how incompetent this tra-la-la-goon-de-yay of an announcer is?

-- "The ECW show from the UK was TAPED. That means there was time for Adamle to grab a mic backstage and clean up the performance. Not the whole miserable, horrible, intolerable hour. Just the really obvious "branding" issues, like all 3 letters that identify World Wrestling Entertainment. Hey, that would be a start, don't you think?"

Second from a writer on wrestlezone, Scott Hudson-

WWE's Styles Clash
04/16/2008 by Scott Hudson

So Joey Styles has been “promoted” from the lead announce position with ECW to the editor’s cubicle in the wwe.com basement. I guess technically, for the WWE anyway, this is a step in the right direction. Usually when they wish someone well in their future endeavors, those “future endeavors” do not involve staying with the company. What next? Ring technician Val Venis? T-shirt sales director Carlito Colon? Crawlspace organizer Mike Knox? “Hello, thank you for calling wwedivas.com, my name is Viscera. How may I direct your call?”

My God.

During ECW’s heyday, I did not get the opportunity to see their product (I was kinda busy from 1998 through 2001 when it came to wrestling). But, after the buyout, I finally found out what was causing all that. A little late to the party I will admit, but I absolutely loved the ECW product even though it had recently been wished well in its future endeavors by the WWE.

When the WCW invasion angle died a quick, week-long death and morphed into the alliance angle, I cringed. I recall being backstage in Atlanta at Phillips Arena when the ECW originals (although they were not yet referred to by that moniker) turned their collective backs on the WWE and joined with Paul Heyman. As I was standing next to Steve Austin, he asked to no one in particular “what do you think about that right there?” motioning toward the monitor. I answered, “Well, its over with the live crowd.” Austin’s retort was perfect. “They went out of business with that bunch one time - they’ll go out of business again.”

The successful ECW was a three-headed hydra: head one was Paul Heyman, two was the ECW Arena full of the Philly fans, and third was Joey Styles. Take a long, objective look at what Vince McMahon now so adorably calls “ECW.”

Paul Heyman does on-line celebrity gossip for a British media giant. And does a damn good job, I might add. The ECW Arena and its fans are still there and they support the local Philly indy scene. A scene that does not include ECW or any reasonable facsimile thereof. But Joey Styles remained.

Somehow, through all of the gaped-mouthed booking of that “brand,” Joey made it still seem like ECW. Sweet Jesus, do you realize that a walking billboard named Bobby Lashley was ECW World Champion?! But, even at that low point for the “brand,” Joey Styles at least made the television show enjoyable. As the originals one by one were all wished well..ah, you know the rest...Joey stuck it out.

Armando Estrada, Big Daddy V, Boogeyman, Colin Delaney, Kofi Kingston, The Miz and John Morrison. Now think of Raven, Terry Funk, The Sandman, Cactus Jack, The Gangstas, Public Enemy, The Eliminators and The Pit Bulls. One is ECW. The other is the “ECW” brand.

The argument may be made that the roster of ECW was as fluid as a diva’s boobs during its run of success and that argument is 100% correct. But, the talent was never part of the ECW core. For the most part, they were interchangable (with a couple of exceptions). The core, or “brand” if you will, is what made and kept ECW hot. That core? Paul E., Philly & Joey.
Removing him from the ECW announce team is as boneheaded and misguided a move as I can imagine. It would be akin to re-branding Mike Knox into “The Crippler” Mike Knox. Just stupid.

Why do it? Could it be Joey was tired of the travel and wanted to be home with his wife and son? Maybe but, then again, sounds like he’s going to be on the road at least as much in his new role. Could it be that Vince decided he was paying Mike Adamle way too much money to be just a backstage interviewer? Maybe. Then why not make HIM the head of wwe.com? Could it be that Joey is being primed for the Raw host slot since Jim Ross might be ready to hang up the Resistol? Maybe, but Ross just signed a contract extension. Could it be that Vince has given up on Joey as an announcer and just re-assigned him rather than fire him outright because Joey is a wealth of talent and is so well-liked? We may have a winner.

If the first show is any indication, Mike Adamle may soon join the Mt. Rushmore of wrestling announcers that is thus far populated by Larry Nelson, Ed Whalen and Steve “Mongo” McMichael. But, even if Adamle becomes the next Lance Russell, Vince has succeeded in one thing: He has finally and officially killed ECW. Paul E. has been gone for a while and Philly has had precious few (two maybe?) ECW shows in the new version. And now Joey.

No offense to Taz, Tommy Dreamer, Stevie Richards, Nunzio and Balls Mahoney - but this “ECW” is not ECW. At least Ric Flair got to say goodbye.

Thanks Joey. You remain the best out there.

I already posted JR's comments on the whole situation.
Pretty Much everyone feels the same way about the whole situation and i agree with them. They should once and for all just pull the plug on "ECW" and just lay it to rest.

[Steam]

Second from a writer on wrestlezone, Scott Hudson-

I already posted JR's comments on the whole situation.
Pretty Much everyone feels the same way about the whole situation and i agree with them. They should once and for all just pull the plug on "ECW" and just lay it to rest.

Wow, way to go out on a limb there.

Personally, I think that Scott Hudson is still upset that his only chance to broadcast in the WWE was that abortion of a match between Booker and Bagwell. It was the match that pretty much killed any WCW angle. I mean, why would anyone take WCW seriously with Bagwell out-restholding Orton? The lack of big names didn't help things either though.

I'm happy they got rid of Styles just to put him out of his misery.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I REALLY hope Jericho wins King of the Ring.

and why is Smackdown still on channel 11 here in NYC? Isnt it supposed to be on channel 9 now?

[Steam]

I REALLY hope Jericho wins King of the Ring.

and why is Smackdown still on channel 11 here in NYC? Isnt it supposed to be on channel 9 now?

It doesn't change networks until September or so.

[jimmyjimjimz]

It doesn't change networks until September or so.

oh

I hope they move it back to Thursdays.

[O&APartyRock24]

Raw Preview--
Official WWE RAW Preview - King Of The Ring Returns
04/20/2008 by Ryan Clark

The following is the official WWE RAW preview courtesy of WWE.com:

As WWE Superstars return from the rich, royal tradition of the United Kingdom to American shores, the stars of Raw, SmackDown and ECW will compete for their own unique crowning glory.

For the first time in two years, a new King of the Ring will be decided in a one-night tournament that commences in the very first hour of a special three-hour episode of Raw, live from the BI-LO Center in Greenville, S.C.

Eight competitors will have to defeat multiple opponents in a single night to be coronated with the treasured crown and robe that WWE Legends and Hall of Famers such as Harley Race, “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Bret “Hitman” Hart, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Edge have worn during their illustrious careers.

It’s not known which Superstars will make up the tournament field, but be assured that the four men involved in the Fatal Four Way Match for the WWE Championship at Backlash �" John Cena, John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Triple H and WWE Champion Randy Orton �" will want to make their mark and gain momentum just days before their title tilt. A King of the Ring Tournament victory would do just that.

Also watching the tournament live at BI-LO Center will be Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, who have been invited to settle their Democrat differences in Greenville. What will happen as these two titans of the political world face off in the WWE ring? Will their confrontation finally end their stalemate on the road to their party’s presidential nomination? Watch: WWE's invite

With Shawn Michaels and Batista at odds over HBK’s retirement of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV, look for sparks to fly if the two cross paths in the tournament or if they match up with their special guest referee at Backlash, Chris Jericho.

Also, the Divas cheered as Mickie James ended The Glamazon’s dominance, stunning fans worldwide to claim her fourth Women’s Championship. How will Beth Phoenix react to the loss? And will other Divas look to challenge the new champion, making her new reign a short one?

Find out as a king is crowned on Monday Night Raw, airing live at a special start time of 8/7 CT, only on USA Network.

[O&APartyRock24]

McCain added to Tonights Events-
Jon McCain Added To Tonight's Political Parody On Raw
04/21/2008 by Ryan Gray

WWE issued the following press release this morning:

Clinton, Obama, McCain Fight For Your Vote On "Monday Night RAW"® Tonight
April 21, 2008

STAMFORD, Conn., April 21, 2008- The night before an important Pennsylvania primary, Presidential candidates Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain will each make a very special appearance on athree-hour edition ofWWE®'s "Monday Night RAW" tonight on the USA Network starting at 8 p.m. ET.

The three Presidential candidates intend to tap into the power of the more than five million viewers who each week tune in towatch RAW, making it the number one weekly year round show on cable. In particular, Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama will be appealing for votes from WWE fans in Pennsylvania, where they are locked in a tight primary battle. An invitation from the WWE to have Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama appear on RAW to settle the Democratic nomination process in the wrestling ring was the catalyst fortonight's appearances by the three top Presidential contenders, who each will address the WWE audience in specially taped messages.

Who deserves to win the biggest Championship match in the country? Tune in Monday to hear what the candidates have to say.

WWE encourages its fans in Pennsylvania to Smackdown Your Vote! foryour favorite candidate on Tuesday.

Check out smackdownyourvote.com to register to vote and to learn more about WWE’s Smackdown Your Vote! campaign.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/

[mikeybot]

Presidential candidate bit = douche chill theater.

[flyerfan116]

WWE's Styles Clash
04/16/2008 by Scott Hudson

So Joey Styles has been “promoted” from the lead announce position with ECW to the editor’s cubicle in the wwe.com basement. I guess technically, for the WWE anyway, this is a step in the right direction. Usually when they wish someone well in their future endeavors, those “future endeavors” do not involve staying with the company. What next? Ring technician Val Venis? T-shirt sales director Carlito Colon? Crawlspace organizer Mike Knox? “Hello, thank you for calling wwedivas.com, my name is Viscera. Peez Hode

Had to fix that for him


I already posted JR's comments on the whole situation.
Pretty Much everyone feels the same way about the whole situation and i agree with them. They should once and for all just pull the plug on "ECW" and just lay it to rest.

God I am so sick of hearing this. ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling died over 10 years ago. It ran it's course. Those of us who enjoyed it had a great time watching and going to the shows, but it was mismanaged and run into the ground, bottom line. WWE presents ECW is a different animal don't compare the two this ECW is ECW in name only. It's a 3rd brand to develop younger stars with a bigger star thrown in here or there for a rating point or two and thats it, take it for what it is rather than what you think it should be.

[You Know Him]

ECW = Developmental League

[Balls_Mahoney]

Ten years ago in 98? the height of ECW it died like 6 years ago.

[cigarsandscotch]

Except for the fact that King Booker was the best gimmick in years.

Yeah, I was actually a pretty big fan of the King Bookah gimmick, but I felt like it ran too long, even though I'm not sure if it even ran the full year.

x2

I feel like "doesn't get the bit guy". I HAAAAAAAATED, that gimmick. I was never a huge fan of Booker T, but he was fun to watch in Harlem Heat. After those days, I was just indifferent to his character. The 6 time, 6 time, 6 time,YAAAAAAaaaaaaawn. But after the King gimmick he was unwatchable to me. It reminded me too much of the Honkey Tonk Man, Doink the clown years. I never liked the over the top schticks that make you embarassed to be caught watching anytime a non wrestling fan walks into the room.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I didn't hate King Booker, but he was an over the top character. From what I've read/seen they're trying to go for more of a younger fan base again...so we may see more gimmicks like that soon


I hope that it's Kennedy who wins King of the Ring...I don't really want a champion or 1/2 of a tag team to win it. Unless it's Cade beating Murdoch because we already see that split coming. I just don't want to see the tag team division get broken up when they've had such a good span over the last few weeks of actually putting on good tag matches

[Aizazzle]

I wouldn't mind if Jericho, Kennedy, or MVP won. Anyone other than that will most likely be a waste of time. I really hope the WWE doesn't drop the ball on this, RAW has become much more exciting to watch after Mania, and this is one of those events which effects the company for coming months.

Oh and King Bookah was awesome on Smackdown with his court.. Raw fucking made him out to be a joke, by having him job to Triple Haitch....

[You Know Him]

I like the King Bookah gimmick at first, but then it just seemed (like most gimmicks like this) like it were going nowhere...I wonder how long the WWE would have made him carry this if he didnt ask to be released.

[flyerfan116]

Ten years ago in 98? the height of ECW it died like 6 years ago.

By '98 Terry Funk was wrestling the New Age outlaws with panty hose over his face. The height of ECW was 95-97, ECW died the day they signed with TNN and tried to be something they weren't...a national promotion. So that was '99 technically they stopped doing shows in like 2000, early 2001 but once TNN started ECW was not the same.

[You Know Him]

I wish we could go back to the old ECW south philly days man

[flyerfan116]

I wish we could go back to the old ECW south philly days man

you and me both man those were the days

[TheKris]

Looks like it might be a good one tonight. Cena, HHH, Undertaker & Kane vs. JBL, Orton, Edge & Chavo in an 8-Man tag tonight. And all 3 candidates will be doing pre-taped speeches. Sorry to disappoint anyone yearning for another Rosie vs. Trump match

[jimmyjimjimz]

Looks like it might be a good one tonight. Cena, HHH, Undertaker & Kane vs. JBL, Orton, Edge & Chavo in an 8-Man tag tonight. And all 3 candidates will be doing pre-taped speeches. Sorry to disappoint anyone yearning for another Rosie vs. Trump match

So McDouche, Obama and Hillary aren't gonna come out and wrestle?

DAMNIT

[CMMatt]

So McDouche, Obama and Hillary aren't gonna come out and wrestle?

DAMNIT

The only thing that would make this any enjoyable is if Obama reforms the Nation of Domination

[jimmyjimjimz]

The only thing that would make this any enjoyable is if Obama reforms the Nation of Domination

haha, yeah

[Balls_Mahoney]

you and me both man those were the days

Dude I'm a fucking idiot. I didnt realize you were from Philly. can I get a cheese wit?

[Aizazzle]

In for tonight, and I'm excited...

[CM Mark]

I'll be flipping back and forth between RAW and the Mets game. But I have been asked to send updates on RAW to a fellow bagger for tonight, so I will be paying attention

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Dude I'm a fucking idiot. I didnt realize you were from Philly. can I get a cheese wit?

No, we're down to only Provalone tonight. Miss Pat's.



And heeeeeeeeereeeeee weeeeee goooooo!!!! Right in between periods of the Canadiens-Bruins game too :D

[Steam]

I'll be flipping back and forth between RAW and the Mets game. But I have been asked to send updates on RAW to a fellow bagger for tonight, so I will be paying attention

Lie to him.

In for tonight. Hope it doesn't suck.

[Steam]

Ewwwww, they're still going to do the Obama vs. Clinton nonsense.

Oh well.

I want to fuck Lillian right in her bum.

[Aizazzle]

Jerichoooooooooo

[RMM46]

"Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngg ggggggggggggggggg Kennnnnnnnedy!!!!






Kennedy!!!"


(I can only hope...though Jericho will be good, too!)

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Oh fuck no...they're actually going through with the Debate bullshit? :arrrh: :arrrh:

Mmmm...Lillian

sweet, Jericho vs. MVP!!!!
I'm gonna say it right now, I don't want a champion to win King of the Ring, sorry Chris. But if someone has to win it, I'd like it to be him

[Balls_Mahoney]

Fuck Jerich looked hawt in HD

[CM Mark]

Holy Hell! Y2J vs MVP in the first round! This should have been the final.

[Aizazzle]

Fantastic way to begin RAW.... Jericho vs MVP

[RMM46]

Absolutely.


MVP has really come a long way.

[Steam]

MVP has really come a long way.

From the plantation?

[Steam]

Either they are trying to right the wrong of the failed Jericho return or MVP was caught ****** Steph's daughter.

[CM Mark]

Wow. Did NOT see that one coming

[Aizazzle]

From the plantation?

no that's Cena..


Nice match

[Steam]

I've thought that Jericho has powned ever since I first saw him in ECW back in '96 or whatever it was. He was even the man back when they had him job the TV title in that four way.

[Balls_Mahoney]

Fuckin dumb Jerry who the fuck is feeding him lines?

[Steam]

no that's Cena..


Nice match

You're still going by an angle and persona that has been gone for years now? Wow.

[Steam]

Oh hell yea....

If Punk jobs I break my tv.

[CM Mark]

King Punk. [drools]

[Balls_Mahoney]

They need a new mahoney shirt i swear id buy it

[Aizazzle]

Cena = nagger jokes, never get old


Punnnnnnnkkkkkkk!!! v Matt... If Punk loses I hope Hardy burn in the next Hardy brother fire

[Steam]

Holy shit!

This could be epic.

[CM Mark]

Damn, this has been fucking great. Two phenominal matches to start this tourny.

[O&APartyRock24]

I'm in guys, i got home late from tennis.

Has Jerry making King references the whole night?
if so he can shut his mouth

[Balls_Mahoney]

No way in hell is punk putting hardy over tonight that would be so fucking counter productive

[CM Mark]

YES! Okay, I just marked out like it was my name


waitaminute!

[RMM46]

Wow. Nice match...nice ending.

[O&APartyRock24]

wow kind of a sloppy finish but that was good.

[Aizazzle]

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!

Punk vs Jericho.... again.... Cocks out Gentlemen

[RMM46]

Y2J/Punk should be another good match, too.


Edit...gotta love the Smackdown guys doing the job.

[CM Mark]

Damn. I was hoping Punk and Jericho were on opposite sides of the brackets so they could face each other in the finals

[Balls_Mahoney]

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!

Punk vs Jericho.... again.... Cocks out Gentlemen

done and done

[Steam]

Obviously wish those first two matches could have been given more time but what can you do.

Remember back after Survivor Series in 2001 when Lawler came back how happy everyone was? Me neither.

[O&APartyRock24]

is anyone else laughing at this video? because i am

[Balls_Mahoney]

LOL they made caws wish that was the actual match

[CM Mark]

Nice. The 4-Way match is now elimination. That's the best way to do a match like that

[atxklown]

in
Khali so much for great opening matches

[O&APartyRock24]

BOOOOOOOO
And all of the greatness of the other matches went in the shitter

[Aizazzle]

JBL fucking rules...

They just had to roooone KOTR with Khali

[O&APartyRock24]

JBL fucking rules...

They just had to roooone KOTR with Khali

x2

[Balls_Mahoney]

Anyone else miss kohsrow davairi?

[Aizazzle]

This match was already going to blow, and they had to add Cole and Coach

[atxklown]

Anyone else miss kohsrow davairi?
I miss No Khali WWE

[O&APartyRock24]

I miss No Khali WWE

Who doesnt? haha

[Balls_Mahoney]

He debuted with muhmmad hassan tho

[atxklown]

so Khali takes Finlay to the end and then Big Show shows up and its a countout Finlay advances

[O&APartyRock24]

Finlay gets the win via Big Show interference

[atxklown]

Cant even sell the missed dropkick

[CM Mark]

so Khali takes Finlay to the end and then Big Show shows up and its a countout Finlay advances

Finlay gets the win via Big Show interference

We can only hope.

To tell you how much the average WWE fan HATES Khali, at Mania, when he was eliminated from the Battle Royal, that might have been the biggest pop of the night. Even bigger than Taker winning the title

[jshep]

why oh why must they put this mongloid on tv. side note the sign guy is trying to extend his 15 min. of fame

[Perch1019]

Finley wins via DQ, gets injured, one less match they have to have next round.
Just tuned in... Are they really having McCain, The Nig and the Cunt on?

[Steam]

Epic proportions?

Epic FAIL!!

[Aizazzle]

Show is over like a motherhucka...

[atxklown]

Is Warren Zevon spinning in his grave while Kid Rock is pillaging Werewolves Of London

[O&APartyRock24]

I would to see Regal win.

Well they gave us 2 good matches at least.

[CM Mark]

King Regal!!!

[Steam]

hahahhahahahaahha

[CM Mark]

BOOOOOO!!!!! No Kennedy in the tournament? WTF?

[Steam]

Wow, didn't Regal refuse to beat up Hornswaggle a few months back?

[RMM46]

Can I take my cock out for a potential Regal/Finley feud??

[atxklown]

So after the preview last week had images of Undertaker, Cena, Batitsta, HBK, HHH, and this was what we got?

[Aizazzle]

Bullshit!!! Remember my excitement for KOTR..... Welll throw it out the window.

[O&APartyRock24]

BOOOOOO!!!!! No Kennedy in the tournament? WTF?

Yea he was my pick to win this whole thing.

Who do you think is going to win now?

I say Jericho and Regal in the final.

[Steam]

Can I take my cock out for a potential Regal/Finley feud??

More cocks = More gooder

[atxklown]

Can I take my cock out for a potential Regal/Finley feud??
You should take it out for some old WCW footage of their matches because this one will be a bust.

[CM Mark]

So it's going to be King Punk or King Jericho.


My money is on King Jericho since Punk already has the MitB

[Aizazzle]

This fucking tourney sucks without Kennedy.... i want my time and excitement back. I'm probably going to switch to Flyers hockey...

[Steam]

This fucking tourney sucks without Kennedy.... i want my time and excitement back. I'm probably going to switch to Flyers hockey...

We still have two good matches left.

[CM Mark]

We still have two good matches left.

I'd wait on that. Jericho vs Punk = Money no matter how you slice it. Regal vs Jericho or Punk will be decent

[Aizazzle]

We still have two good matches left.

Well Punk and Jericho is good anyway... I don't know about Finlay and Regal

Alright I will wait, but I will probaly switch as soon as Hilary/Obama shit starts.

[jshep]

yawn

[Steam]

HBK put Flair out of his misery in a good way. In my Smackdown vs. Raw 2006 (the last good one on PS2) I put him out of his misery with an F5 through Hell in the Cell.

[jshep]

in hd you can really see the needle marks in batista and the tanning crap

[Steam]

Well Punk and Jericho is good anyway... I don't know about Finlay and Regal

Alright I will wait, but I will probaly switch as soon as Hilary/Obama shit starts.

Regal can have a good match against whomever wins.

[Steam]

in hd you can really see the needle marks in batista and the tanning crap

I'd hate to see the Briscoes in HD, actually in person is much grosser obviously.

[CM Mark]

I love it when HBK talk to Batizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[jshep]

I love it when HBK talk to Batizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

:clap::clap:

[Steam]

I love it when HBK talk to Batizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Batista totally rocks.

[O&APartyRock24]

Batista totally rocks.

Hardly

Good im looking foward to seeing these promos. I hope McCain does well.

[Aizazzle]

Batista totally rocks.

He has improved, thanks to The Deadman elevating him to a whole new level :action-sm

Oh and I'm out for these shitty messages by the nagger and the cunt...

[Steam]

He has improved, thanks to The Deadman elevating him to a whole new level :action-sm

Oh and I'm out for these shitty messages by the nagger and the cunt...

Actually, I was being sarcastic. Batista Blows.

[O&APartyRock24]

Stop

CRINGE INDUSINGLY AWFUL.

Some one has to get that audio to one of O&A's Staffers.

[Steam]

That was beyond terrible. I want to break my TV over my own head.

[CM Mark]

To clear your mind after that Hil-Rod promo, here's an upskirt shot of Hermione Granger, aka, Emma Watson

NSFW

http://www.wwtdd.com/photo.phtml?post_key=5173&photo_key=10163

[Aizazzle]

Good thing I missed it, since it sounds so good.

Oh and I'm back in since the Flyers just shat the bed and gave up a 3-2 lead to the Caps..

[Steam]

To clear your mind after that Hil-Rod promo, here's an upskirt shot of Hermione Granger, aka, Emma Watson

NSFW

http://www.wwtdd.com/photo.phtml?post_key=5173&photo_key=10163

LOL

I just saw some of those on another board and asked JD if he saw them yet.

[RMM46]

Wow. That Hillary promo was douche-chill theater worthy.

[atxklown]

Carlito just spat on Sign Guy, He's the best wrestler ever.

And please thrash Cody Rhodes ass someone.

[Steam]

Wow. That Hillary promo was douche-chill theater worthy.

I still haven't fully recovered.

[Steam]

And please thrash Cody Rhodes ass someone.

HOT!

[CM Mark]

LOL

I just saw some of those on another board and asked JD if he saw them yet.

He's seen them, and batched to them NUMEROUS times

[O&APartyRock24]

nice mic work for Cody

[Aizazzle]

Cody Rhodes should never eveeeeeeeeerr talk again eveeeeeeer....

Santino was once again pure gold...


Oooooooohhhh

Punk vs Jericho next

[RMM46]

Imgine how good this show could have been if it were 2 hours. Too much filler to stretch it to 3. That Holly/Carlito match seemed to go on forever.

[Steam]

He's seen them, and batched to them NUMEROUS times

Figured as much but just trying to help. She doesn't do it for me.

[Aizazzle]

Figured as much but just trying to help. She doesn't do it for me.

Never really got the fascination for her... Sure I would bang her, but I think the blond chick (Luna, I think) was much hotter...

Flyers still down 4-2

Edit:

This fucking song " All Summer Long" sucks King's left nut

[CM Mark]

Figured as much but just trying to help. She doesn't do it for me.

No surprise there

[Steam]

Never really got the fascination for her... Sure I would bang her, but I think the blond chick (Luna, I think) was much hotter...

I would bang her but meh, whatever.

No surprise there

I have impeccable taste in my whores.

[CM Mark]

On a side note,

http://parody.organique.com/images/doughboy.gif

[Aizazzle]

I think Jericho wins this one... Punk vs Jericho feud over MITB and KOTR

[O&APartyRock24]

I think Jericho wins this one... Punk vs Jericho feud over MITB and KOTR

x2

Jericho vs. Punk would be a great feud because they both have similar styles and they are very entertaining because they have the crowd divided.

[CM Mark]

Winner of this match is King. And I'll be happy either way

[Steam]

This tournament makes me want to do a tournament in Fire Pro.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Nice. The 4-Way match is now elimination. That's the best way to do a match like that

thank fucking God. Oh man...this Punk Jericho match is fucking awesome

[Steam]

Very believable near-tap too, thanks to MVP tapping earlier.

[CM Mark]

And I just came

[Jimmy's Dignity]

okay, who came first and hardest? Steam or CM Mark?

[Steam]

holy FUCKING SHIT!!!

[O&APartyRock24]

WOW!
I did not see that coming at all

I hope they dont fuckin put regal as king. i have a feeling, but i hope that im wrong

God Damn this is a really big push for Punk.

[Steam]

okay, who came first and hardest? Steam or CM Mark?

Definitely Mark, he was a fan much before me. Then again, I had just blown to some porn before RAW started.

[Steam]

Epic GTS there

[Aizazzle]

HOLY SHIT!!


King Punk


Yeah I think I came too

[O&APartyRock24]

I hope the next promo is better. Even though i hate Obama i hope his is better

[atxklown]

I want to see King Regal, it's just a waste of a storyline anyways.

[CM Mark]

May I say, that other than the Kahli appearance and the Presidential canditate speeches, this may be the best Raw in ages

[Steam]

Hopefully Obama does a great job here.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Punk vs. Regal. I'll say it, if Regal wins, I'm gonna be a happy camper. King Regal!!!! Really gives him an additional air of authority as GM

[CM Mark]

Hopefully Obama does a great job here.

Can you smell what Obama is cooking?

[atxklown]

Can you guess where the cue card is being held?

[RMM46]

Why does John Cena want me to vote for him?? "whaa"

[O&APartyRock24]

At least he has a personality. God damn. hahaha as much as i hate him that was good and it made me laugh.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Wha wha wha whaaaaaaat??? The REAL candidates are talking? "whaa" "whaa" "whaa"

hahahhahahha, they got him to do "Do you smell what Barack is cooking?"

[Steam]

Can you smell what Obama is cooking?

Still awkward with the forced references but at least his writers didn't pepper his speech with them.

I want an Obama vs. McCain election so I can decide who will be a better fit.

[Aizazzle]

Can you smell what Obama is cooking?

Naggering it up...

[O&APartyRock24]

Still awkward with the forced references but at least his writers didn't pepper his speech with them.

I want an Obama vs. McCain election so I can decide who will be a better fit.

If it is Obama and McCain, then i will give the nod to McCain.

[RMM46]

Gotta say: I'm surprised WWE got the candidates to address the Raw audience...given the Benoit/steroids controversy. I would have thought they wouldn't want to go anywhere near wrestling after that.

[atxklown]

McCain 3:16 says "I cant raise my arms"

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Still awkward with the forced references but at least his writers didn't pepper his speech with them.

I want an Obama vs. McCain election so I can decide who will be a better fit.
woman-hater


I really hope Regal wins this match. Although, Hornswoggle as a Court Jester could be pretty funny

[CM Mark]

If it is Obama and McCain, then i will give the nod to McCain.

You're not old enough to vote yet. So quiet down, and go back to watching Barney and Friends. :action-sm

[Steam]

woman-hater



My mom got all mad when I angrily said I wouldn't vote for Clinton and said "Why? Because she's a woman". I told her, no it was because she's a monotone phony twat.

You're not old enough to vote yet. So quiet down, and go back to watching Barney and Friends. :action-sm


x2

[CM Mark]

That match was actually very good. Better than I expected. Punk vs Regal in the finals. I'll be happy either way, but all I can say is


LONG LIVE KING PUNK!!

[Jimmy's Dignity]

your mom hates the word Monotone


8 man tag should be next, NOT the KoTR finals

[O&APartyRock24]

You're not old enough to vote yet. So quiet down, and go back to watching Barney and Friends. :action-sm

:fu8::fu8: haha:action-sm


I hope McCain's is better then Obama but im not sure if it will be.

[Steam]

your mom hates the word Monotone


8 man tag should be next, NOT the KoTR finals

They still have an hour and twenty minutes to fill

[CM Mark]

I just thought of something. As much as I don't want to see a nagger president, imagine how great Cryme Tyme promos could be with a black president

White House White House, Yeah Yeah!

Interns Interns, Yeah Yeah!

[Aizazzle]

8 man tag should be next, NOT the KoTR finals

Agreed, but they will go with the 8 man tag match last...


They still have an hour and twenty minutes to fill
How the fuck are they going to?

I just thought of something. As much as I don't want to see a nagger president, imagine how great Cryme Tyme promos could be with a black president

White House White House, Yeah Yeah!

Interns Interns, Yeah Yeah!

It's sad that you have a vote, if you are basing it on that..

[Steam]

:fu8::fu8: haha:action-sm


I hope McCain's is better then Obama but im not sure if it will be.

Ok, if McCain references Haystacks Calhoun or Gorilla Monsoon I'll guarantee him my vote.

[Steam]

Ewwwwww, this is fucking awful.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

oh dear lord...John this is horrible. McCaniacs? I hate the WWE writers

[Steam]

Jesus, does this old fuck know when to punch out?

[O&APartyRock24]

HAHA he took at shot at Obama there haha.

His was really good, a lot of Rock references there but still i enjoyed it. very good.

I'm basis a little bit but still.

SHUT UP CENA!

[CM Mark]

Best...speech....EVER!!


I am a McCainiac!

[Steam]

HAHA he took at shot at Obama there haha.

His was really good, a lot of Rock references there but still i enjoyed it. very good.

You sir are a faggot.

[atxklown]

Cena the fourth presidental nominee??

[Jimmy's Dignity]

You sir are a faggot.

He's ripping off your bit!

[Steam]

Did Cena just make a Mamu-ju-wanna joke?

I am going back into my douche coma.

[Steam]

Wow, that was awful.

I'm having second thoughts on rocking the Cena dog tags at the animation festival.

[CM Mark]

<~~~~~~~New avatar and user title

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Wow, that was awful.

I'm having second thoughts on rocking the Cena dog tags at the animation festival.
thank Christ
<~~~~~~~New avatar and user title

hahaha, nice

[Steam]

<~~~~~~~New avatar and user title

Avatars and user titles are for queers.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Avatars and user titles are for queers.

::note to self, have Standby give Steam an avatar & user-title::

[Steam]

I hate you WWE

[CM Mark]

I've got two words for you


DOUCHE CHILLS!!

[O&APartyRock24]

booooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Where did they find that.
Can we hope for another pyro mishap?

I muted my tv. THis sucks so badly
i hope they both die.

[Steam]

I've got two words for you


DOUCHE CHILLS!!

This night for all the Punk/Jericho/Regal/MVP/Hardy goodness sure as had its share of horrible douchey moments.

[Steam]

Hil-maniacs? I thought she was Hil-Rod?

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecccccccccccccccccchhhhhhh hhhhhhhh

[O&APartyRock24]

This night for all the Punk/Jericho/Regal/MVP/Hardy goodness sure as had its share of horrible douchey moments.

x2

[Steam]

This is fucking painful. Epic and spectacular pain.

I don't even know what to say.

[O&APartyRock24]

I dont like how they used Rocks music.
WE GET IT KING HE HAS BIG EARS

SHUT UP U dont even sound like Obama. Please stop using Rocks lines. IT DOES MATTER WHAT U THINk

[CM Mark]

Okay, those ears are making me laugh like a maniac

[atxklown]

which wrestler is going to come in and destroy this bit?

[Steam]

Hey!!!! Don't make fun of his ears!!! It hurts :(

[Steam]

which wrestler is going to come in and destroy this bit?

My new favorite wrestler

[CM Mark]

Hey!!!! Don't make fun of his ears!!! It hurts :(

Okay, we'll only whisper it so you don't hear it with your massive ears

[Steam]

Okay, we'll only whisper it so you don't hear it with your massive ears

This is just beyond mean

[CM Mark]

Waiting for the inevitable Kennedy appearance

[Aizazzle]

I will admit it I laughed, an I'm doing so listening to Bill's lines

[O&APartyRock24]

Barack Bottom. haha

[Steam]

Does King really think this is great or is he just trying to sell himself on it?

Thank you Umaga!!!!!

[O&APartyRock24]

Thank God

[Aizazzle]

Umaga!

[CM Mark]

You Manga!!!

[FullBallz]

HEY! He's got no interest in US Politics, he's only part of a territory. Can he even vote?

So does no braids/corn rows = face Umaga?

[O&APartyRock24]

If only that was real haha

[atxklown]

My new favorite wrestler
Ok let's give Steam an Umanga avy

[Aizazzle]

Originally Posted by Steam
My new favorite wrestler

Poor Poor Cena, a victim of Steam's treachery

[Steam]

Poor Poor Cena, a victim of Steam's treachery

How so? Cena is not even close to my favorite wrestler. Most defended by me? Yes. But definitely not favorite.

Its either Jericho, Punk, or the man himself, Kevin Steen.

[jimmyjimjimz]

My new King of the Ring pick:

Steve Regal

[Steam]

My new King of the Ring pick:

Steve Regal

Mr. Electrifying?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Ok let's give Steam an Umanga avy

can we give him a .gif for his Avatar?

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4945/gaycenaaw9.gif (http://www.meatspin.com)

[FullBallz]

I think Michelle McCool is my new favorite Diva. Mickie will always be #1 but being 2nd is no bad thing in my book.

WOW! WOWIE WOWIE WOW WOW.

[Steam]

I'd like to fuck Mickie's shitbox.

[Steam]

I still miss Trish

[Aizazzle]

How so? Cena is not even close to my favorite wrestler. Most defended by me? Yes. But definitely not favorite.


Yeah but it's moe fun this way...:D

And no one cares about the Divas or their shitty wrestling... The only way I could care is if they got naked and licked each other's assholes..


And yes I just stole Mark's avatar.

[CM Mark]

I'd like to fuck Mickie's shitbox.

And pretend it's John Cena's asshole you are :rap:ing?

[Steam]

I wouldn't fuck Niedhart with The Anvil's dick.

[FullBallz]

Christ someone needs to tell Jillian there IS a limit on plastic surgery.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I'd like to fuck Mickie's shitbox.x2...very very often

Mickie's definitely my #1, far and away. Victoria's my #2

[Steam]

And pretend it's John Cena's asshole you are :rap:ing?

I'm flattered that you think I'd be the top in that relationship. I would totally bottom for John Cena.

[Aizazzle]

Fuck, they are going withthe 8-man tag last.... Punk and Regal for KOTR deserves main event.

[atxklown]

what no Layla or Maryse in this diva timewaster?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I'm flattered that you think I'd be the top in that relationship. I would totally bottom for Barry Horowitzwe know...you're not picky

[Steam]

we know...you're not picky

Actually, I am VERY picky. But I would go for that too but ONLY if he patted himself on the back after he took my anal cherry.

[Aizazzle]

Mistaa Kennedyyyyyyyyyy

Returns next week..




























































Kennedyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[CM Mark]

Time for King Punk!

[atxklown]

I wouldn't mind seeing a King Chavo or King Edge that would've been a decent work in their storylines

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Actually, I am VERY picky. But I would go for that too but ONLY if he patted himself on the back after he took my anal cherry.

hahahahhahaha, that'd be glorious

[O&APartyRock24]

I say Punk

[Steam]

I wouldn't mind seeing a King Chavo or King Edge that would've been a decent work in their storylines

No, the heel King angle is played for the most part. At least Regal as GM would be able to give it a different twist.

Plus, we already had Edge win the King of the Ring.

[atxklown]

Side note has anyone heard of the Straight Edge gangs? I checked out this on Discovery or some channel. There was a CM Punk t-shirt affiliated to the gangs.

[Steam]

Holy shit, that was a shot to the head.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

oh man...King Regal?!?

sucks for Punk, but this is going to be fantastic for Raw!!!

[O&APartyRock24]

HAHAH King Regal hahaha

i agree with JD

[CM Mark]

Okay, something gets broken now

[Aizazzle]

HolyShit Regal actually won :icon_eek:

[O&APartyRock24]

I'm out guys. See you all tomorrow. I'll give the review of the last match that will probably be a shitty, everyone brawls ending.




W00t 2,000! Post!

[Jimmy's Dignity]

King William Regal...without a doubt, this is going to be glorious

[jimmyjimjimz]

All Hail King Regal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Steam]

I'm out guys. See you all tomorrow. I'll give the review of the last match that will probably be a shitty, everyone brawls ending.


W00t 2,000! Post!

I'm sure we will all be waiting anxiously.

Douche.

King Regal can be very awesome. If that leads to Punk coming to RAW then even better.

[Steam]

You think they got some footage of Jeff being suspended on this DVD?

[atxklown]

Or is that a Taste of Fate when Ron & Fez has them on the show.

[atxklown]

His actions does most of the talking, so does the rest hold say "Zzzzzzzzzzzzz"

[Aizazzle]

Welcome to the Age of Restholds and douchery...

[Steam]

His actions do most of his talking?

So he DOES want to be known for his vast amount of restholds.

[Aizazzle]

Chavo sooo doesn't belong with all these main eventers...


EDGE!!!!!

[Steam]

....and spent

[Steam]

Loved how they put over a Smackdown guy right before the PPV.

Fuck you Undertaker.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

so I totally don't care about the 8-man Tag

[mikeybot]

Didn't get to watch at all tonight, but is this worth tracking down and downloading to watch later for the KOTR matches(well, the Punk involved ones).

[Jimmy's Dignity]

King of the Ring = yes. Everything else = dear lord no

[mikeybot]

Yeah, I kind of figured that. I read through the thread real quick to see how the show was tonight

[Balls_Mahoney]

I fell asleep during the Carlito Holly match. I love king regal already. HOLY shit did the divas look fantastic.

[Kugzilla]

How on Earth did Vince get the future president of the US, whoever that may bem to appear on RAW?

And, yeah, I thought "If you smell what Barack is cooking" was a little cheezy, but I'd have been disapointed if he didn't go there. Better than Hil-Rod.

Just imagine what vince might do with that footage after the election...bravo Vince.

[O&APartyRock24]

Backstage News-
Backstage RAW News: KOTR Winner, Kennedy's Return, Clinton
04/21/2008 by Ryan Clark

It was announced on RAW this week that Mr. Kennedy would return next week to RAW. He had been overseas filming a movie.

William Regal was the winner of the King of the Ring tournament held on RAW. Huh? Yup. Huh?? Yupp........

I believe Mickie James played Hillary Clinton on RAW but I can't confirm it just yet. She worked the very next segment and looked very hot and out of breath. The guy who played Bill Clinton was very good and the guy who played Obama is a local indy wrestler from the Carolinas.

[commish13]

The idiot must have not watched the show. It looked nothing like Mickie. I'm fairly sure in was Lexie Fyfe, a 15+ year vet who has worked a good deal of SHIMMER.

[boardsofcanada]

Yea, the bitch who played Hillary was uglier than Hillary (somehow). And it would be obvious if it was mickie because she practically looked like a nigra last night she was so tan.

[You Know Him]

man do i love eddie, i mean chavo's gimmick...wait, isnt it the same?? haha

[flyerfan116]

Dude I'm a fucking idiot. I didnt realize you were from Philly. can I get a cheese wit?

Yeah sorry i get defensive about the old ECW, was there from the beginning went to shows before it was ECW when it was Tri-state wrestling followed through with Eastern Championship wrestling and Eddie Gilbert "the king of Philedelphia", Tommy Dreamer in blue MC Hammer pants & yellow suspenders battling Jimmy Snuka and followed all the way to the bitter end...had alot of good times

[RMM46]

The idiot must have not watched the show. It looked nothing like Mickie. I'm fairly sure in was Lexie Fyfe, a 15+ year vet who has worked a good deal of SHIMMER.

Who Played Hilary Clinton On RAW?, JBL Trashed, Ric Flair
04/22/2008 by Tim Brown

Partial Credit: PWInsider.com

-- Several readers have sent emails noting that during the New Orleans Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA playoffs game, when the hometown Hornets score they play audio of Ric Flair’s WOOOOOO on the sound system.

-- The fake Hilary Clinton on RAW last night was played by indy wrestler Lexie Fyfe.

-- MSNBC named JBL as their “Worst Person Of The Week” yesterday, citing his work with FOX News and his new energy drink.



:clap:

[You Know Him]

excellent detective work.

[O&APartyRock24]

JBL Responds to Criticism-
JBL Responds To Negative Criticism About His Energy Drink
04/22/2008 by Ryan Gray

JBL has responded to the New York Times article where Dr. Andrew McCullogh, director of sexual health and male infertility at New York University, was quoted as saying that Layfield Energy’s Mamajuana Energy Drink is “marketing hocus pocus." JBL said the following:

“Dr. Andrew McCullough mentioned that it was “marketing hocus pocus.” What he’s talking about is the original ‘mamajuana,’ which we have nothing to do with … nothing what-so-ever. To me, it was pretty irresponsible for a guy who’s supposed to be a doctor saying something so bogus without knowing what it is.”

“If someone wants the veracity of this, try it. Try to make up your own mind. We have had 100 percent of people who’ve tried it say how great this product is. This doctor doesn’t even look at it. All he does is stick up for his pharmaceuticals. That’s one of my issues with the pharmaceutical industry �" they believe pharmacy is a panacea for absolutely everything. They give drugs for everything. We never claimed to be a drug. We never claimed to cure a disease. We never claimed to cure erectile dysfunction.”

“That’s not what Mamajuana is for. This is simply the hottest new product that Layfield Energy has out. It’s to raise your libido, give you a great sex life and that’s all it is for. It’s not meant to put a man on the moon. This doctor claiming this is about as irresponsible as you can claim. I hope he does better research for his institution than what he did before the interview for this article.


Hardys Return date-
Warrior's Return, Hardy's RAW Return Date, JBL Note
04/22/2008 by Ryan Clark

TMZ.com has an article on the Ultimate Warrior's return to wrestling.

Jeff Hardy will be cleared to return from suspension on the weekend of May 10. The Raw brand will be touring Michigan that weekend. He should be at the 5/12 Raw in Detroit.

On Raw last night, JBL held up a New York Times business section showing himself on the front page. The article was on his Mamajuana energy drink. What wasn't mentioned is that in the article, a professor at New York University called the product "marketing hocus pocus" and said the product is a bogus promise. JBL responded to the NYU professor on WWE.com, noting that he was talking about the original mamajuana product, in which JBL has nothing to do with. "We never claimed to cure erectile dysfunction," said JBL. He added that the product is simply to raise a user's libido and give the user a "great sex life".

Johan Venter sent this in: I was watching Sky News, a UK 24 hour news channel that broadcasts all over Europe, a little earlier and they covered the WWE appearance of the three candidates as a part of their US election coverage. The heading they used for the segment was “WWE Battle” and they played the complete vignettes as they appeared on Raw. The fake Obama and Clintons did not make the report, however.


3 Cut by WWE-
WWE Releases Three Talents Yesterday - Details
04/22/2008 by Ryan Clark

PWInsider.com is reporting that World Wrestling Entertainment cut developmental talents Chris Gray, Tommy Taylor and Ryan Bishop yesterday. Gray and Taylor were British talents.

Bishop played for the New York Giants in the NFL.

Punk gets stitches-

CM Punk Gets Stitches After RAW, Scotty Too Hotty, More
04/22/2008 by Ryan Clark

WWE.com has as an article noting that CM Punk required stitches following his match with William Regal in the finals of the "King of the Ring" tournament last night.

Pro wrestler Nate Webb (WSX, IWA-MS, CZW, a million indys) tried out last week for the Indianapolis Mustangs, a semi-pro football team....He found out yesterday - he made the team. Congrats to Sypder Nate Webb!

From Devin Cutting: WWE returns to the Tulsa Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 at 6:30 PM. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at 10 AM. This is the first WWE event in Tulsa since September of 2006.

Scotty 2 Hotty will be appearing at the Eastern Pro Wrestling events on May 16th, 2008 in Swansea, Massachusetts and May 17th, 2008 in Danielson, Connecticut. Go to www.epwwrestling.com for info about EPW and http://www.prowrestlingevents.tk for info about upcoming shows.

For the month of February, WWE averaged 8,308 fans at live events, up from 6,316 in February 2007. WWE's average gate in February was $282,462, up 42% from one year ago.



Y2J vs. Orton are advertised as dark matches for Toronto for May 5th
Ron Killings was in a dark match last night
There is a Joey Styles vid up on WWE.com talking about his new job
all stories from wrestlezone.com

[Stormrider666]

JBL fucking rules...

They just had to roooone KOTR with Khali

My enthusiasm for the KOR was gone as soon as I heard Khali's music hit. In fact, my interest for the rest of program pretty much went out the window. I said earlier, that the WWE had enough mid-carders that they could have spread the KOR over the three brands. Maybe even have the finals match be at Backlash. However, something that started out so go good last night, quickly went to shit.


Was I the only one that muted the TV last night during the Divas' segement.

If it takes you 15 minutes to introduce all the guys for your main event, you may want to start that shit a little bit earlier.

[Standby]

Good for Nate Webb. One of my favorites on the indies.

As for KOTR... man I think they missed the mark on a lot of things, but I can't bring myself to say I didn't like it. It was booked well, and I think I need to watch it again to see.

Maybe I was too into my own booking of it. Which was... slightly off from what happened. I dig Regal winning it but I don't know... still waiting to see what that will develop into.

I miss the days of the King of the Ring being a method to break out a new superstar or really give a necessary push to someone who needs it.

However, if this means Regal gets a nice lengthy push as a wrestler... shit no complaints here.


Sadly, I'll stick with my KOTR booking... which I think I realize Kennedy's still off filming and couldn't make this happen:

First round:
Punk over Shelton
Finlay over Carlito
Kennedy over Noble
Matt Hardy over Santino

Semi Final
Kennedy over Matt Hardy
Punk over Finlay (STIFF)

Final
Kennedy over Punk

Eh... oh well...

[Stormrider666]

I have no problem with Regal as the King, its just the execution of him getting to the finals fucking bugged me.

[Standby]

Well, I didn't have as big of a problem with the story it told, if the fucking announcers at least acknowledged that Regal wasn't as deserving as Punk would have been, had he won.

Hardy, Jericho, Regal
OR
Midget, Injured Finlay, Much more tired Punk

Also, I know it's WWE's MO and the indies have spoiled me, but build a match a little more. When each match was 5 minutes tops, and the final was about as long as any of the quarters... kind of cheapens the KOTR.

I had it muted for much of it, did they put over Punk getting the win over Jericho to even up their "series".

Also, you want to put over the KOTR? Make it the last fucking match of the night. Putting the clusterfuck 8-man as the main event made the tourney seem like a side show attraction.

Sure, Regal and Punk may not be your aces for talent, but fucking... if the tournament was the feature, it should main event. And matches like that can push the talent moreso than it can cheapen the current crop of main eventers.

[Kugzilla]

WIth my low expectations these days, I found last night almost bearable.

Almost.

[O&APartyRock24]

Top Smackdown Name Suspended-

Top SD! Name Suspended 60 Days (Breaking), RAW Rating Is In
04/22/2008 by Ryan Clark

It has been confirmed that head SmackDown writer Michael Hayes has been suspended for 60 days. More details on this story should be coming out tomorrow.

The 3 hour King of the Ring edition of Raw last night scored hours of 2.4, 3.26, 3.43 for a 3.0 composite cable rating with 4.5 million viewers.



Kennedy's RAW Return Next Week, CD Sales, Finkel, RAW
04/22/2008 by Ryan Clark

It was announced on Raw last night that Ken Kennedy will return to television on next week's show. The plan going into the weekend was for him to work last night's show and end up in the King of the Ring tournament finals against CM Punk. Obviously that planned was changed and Kennedy will return to the company after Backlash. Kennedy has been away from WWE filming a straight-to-DVD movie in Puerto Rico.

WWE's new theme music CD sold 9,887 copies during its second week and fell to No. 76 on the Billboard charts. Total sales for the CD were 27,360 after two weeks.

Fan Slam: The Wrestling Fan Festival 15th Anniversary Convention takes place on Saturday, June 21st at the Holiday Inn on Rt. 46 West in Totowa, NJ from 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Just added to the convention will be a very special guest appearance by legendary WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel, presented by Wrestling Reunion. Finkel will be appearing at Fan Slam from 11 AM-1 PM. Finkel is the only man in history to appear in every single WrestleMania. On June 21st he will be heading to Totowa, NJ to meet all of his fans.

WWE AM RAW on 4/19 did a 0.5 rating.


TNA Launches New Marketing Campaign--
TNA Launches New Marketing Campaign To Attract New Fans
04/22/2008 by Ryan Gray

TNA issued the following press release yesterday:

TNA Wrestling Launches 'Cross the Line' Campaign to Challenge Fans Across the World to Change the Future of Professional Wrestling

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21 -- Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling today officially announced its launch of "Cross The Line," a worldwide marketing campaign to brand TNA as a call to action for fans of professional wrestling.

"Cross The Line" will encourage fans who have never watched TNA to try it, current TNA fans to recruit others, wrestling stars from around the world to cross the line and join TNA, and it's the official launch of TNA's revolution to call out the competition. The "Cross The Line" will be supported by a multi-layer advertising and marketing campaign including
electronic and print placements and a variety of interactive initiatives.

During its first-ever live telecast of "TNA iMPACT!" March 27 on Spike TV, TNA premiered "Cross The Line" with a 30-second commercial, a new opening ID tag, and new graphics. Wrestling fans who attended from around the globe became the first to symbolically "Cross The Line" over yellow TNA "caution tape" as they entered into the "iMPACT Zone" at Universal Studios Orlando. "iMPACT" drew capacity crowds for both the live event and two additional shows throughout the weekend, with thousands more fans being turned away.

"TNA iMPACT!" has grown viewership of its original weekly episode airing to 1.5 million viewers on average per week, which more than doubles the original total average viewership from its debut shows on Spike TV in October 2005.

"We have been overwhelmed by the support and passion of TNA fans. Their demand for TNA can't be silenced, and that energy is what 'Cross The Line' is all about. Nothing challenges the establishment of professional wrestling more than the sound of millions of wrestling fans chanting 'TNA,'" said TNA President Dixie Carter.

"TNA iMPACT!" is now available in over 120 countries worldwide and will debut on major channels in Spain, Australia and Germany in 2008. Beyond television, fans can literally become part of the interactive experience with the "TNA Live!" tour. In just under a year since its launch, "TNA Live!" has toured across the United States, Canada and Japan, with more than 60 dates scheduled for the remainder of 2008 in North America, the United Kingdom and Asia.

Anticipation is building as this summer brings TNA's biggest licensed product ever with the debut of Midway Games' "TNA iMPACT!," a next-gen console video game. With more than 25 TNA superstars and the most realistic game play and graphics to date, the video game media have dubbed "iMPACT" the most eagerly awaited pro wrestling game ever. That same buzz is building around TNA action figures, as Jakks Pacific, the worldwide leader in wrestling action figures, shocked the world at ToyFare 2008 by announcing it would produce the exclusive line of TNA action figures for 2010.

Cross the line to TNA Wrestling, the most innovative experience in professional wrestling today. Join Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, "The Icon" Sting, Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles and the no-limits X-Division inside the six-sided ring of "TNA iMPACT!" every Thursday from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT only on Spike TV.

TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Michael PS Hayes was suspended? I can only imagine the ramifications on the writing...:rolleyes:

[O&APartyRock24]

JR Comments on KOTR, Joey Styles, and the presidential candidates---

JR Comments On KOTR, Styles' New Job, Presidential Candidates
04/23/2008 by Ryan Gray

Jim Ross has posted yet another blog on his official website. Below are the highlights:

- The KOR Tourney Monday night in Greenville, S.C. certainly had its moments that featured a strong first half of the bracket and a perplexing second half of the tournament bracket. KOR winner William Regal is arguably one of the more underutilized talents in the biz and even though Regal can definitely talk, which all General Managers must obviously be able to do, he adds a valuable element of experience and expertise to any bout in which he is involved. In the immediate future one has to wonder if Regal is likely to continue to be the Raw G.M. or will Regal focus more on his wrestling career now that the U.K. native from Blackpool, England is the reigning King of the Ring?

- Howard Stern says he would not vote for a President of the United States that watches wrestling. Seems like a strange thing for Stern to say. Apparently, Stern has a very low opinion of the wrestling business. Now that’s irony coming from Stern, who is one of the last guys I thought would have an antiquated, wrestling bias.

- I mentioned here last week that I thought it was a sound, promotional idea for the American Presidential candidates to appear on Monday Night Raw in some form, but I will admit that I was shocked when Clinton,Obama , and McCain all recorded messages specifically for the Raw audience. On the eve of the all important Pennsylvania primary, the Democratic hopefuls got the opportunity to be "regular Joe’s" as did McCain who looks to have the Republican nomination for President locked up. None of them should quit their day jobs and look for work in ‘rasslin, but they all seemed to be good sports in their recorded, cliche laden spiels.

- Some wrestling pundits really slammed the "match" between the impersonators posing as Hillary and Barack. I am not sure what folks expectations were for this "contest," but it was, plain and simple, nothing more than a publicity stunt that did garner a great deal of pub the week of a WWE pay per view. The WWE made air on media outlets that would never mention the WWE unless there was a tragedy or a scandal. While the "match" was not my personal cup of tea, it did not last long enough to offend me and I sort of got a kick out of the ovationUmaga received when he came to the ring to put an end to the frivolity.

- The added stipulation to the Fatal 4 Way WWE Title bout at Backlash, making it "Elimination Rules," is a good thing in my view. I like the fact that there could technically be three, separate eliminations before one man is left to claim the WWE Title.

- If you don’t think HBK won’t do all he can to "steal the show" Sunday night in Baltimore you might want to think again. The Michaels vs. Batista match has evolved nicely since WM24 and is arguably the most talked about match at Sunday’s PPV. Following this one won’t be easy.

- Joey Styles told me Monday in catering, no jokes please, that he was really enjoying his new gig at www.wwe.com. Joey seemed to be the most relaxed and comfortable that I have seen him since coming to work at the WWE. Joey has already instituted several changes to the WWE website with plenty more on their way. Joe said he was now a "retired announcer" and budding corporate executive. Styles is looking forward to the OKC RAW on June 30, as he considers himself a connoisseur of "Q" after living in Atlanta, and Joey knows his sacue…J.R.’s Bar-B-Q Sauce that is….and is planning on eating at one of our restaurants while he is in town.

You can JR's latest in its entirety by clicking here.



WWE Touts success over seas and talks about next years trip-
WWE Touts Success Overseas, Upcoming Fall Tour, More
04/23/2008 by Ryan Gray

WWE issued the following press release today:

WWE® Slams Record Live Event Sell Outs in Europe
April 23, 2008

STAMFORD, Conn., April 23, 2008�"WWE’s WrestleMania® Revenge Tours of Europe finished as the most successful in WWE history, selling out 15 of 20 events. The tours generated more than $14.5 million in ticket sales revenue. More than 175,000 fans were in attendance at events in the United Kingdom, Spain, Austria, France, Switzerland, and Portugal to see their favorite Superstars from the RAW®, SmackDown® and ECW® brands.

Andrew Whitaker, President of Europe, Middle East and Africa, stated "The success of WWE's April tour is a real testament to the growing popularity of the brand internationally. We are thrilled that so many European fans had an opportunity to experience WWE live events in person."

For fans that missed the excitement of WWE live in April, WWE announced that April 26 is the on-sale date for tickets for the RAW and SmackDown/ECW Survivor Series® Tours this November, which will bring more excitement and action to Europe.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE), can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com . For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/ .

[CM Mark]

Hopefully Hayes was suspended for passing of the recent angles as good storylines

[Vyce]

Hopefully Hayes was suspended for passing of the recent angles as good storylines

This seems to indicate it was because he called Mark Henry a nagger:

www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWE/article1001127.shtml:


WWE Smackdown writer Michael Hayes is currently serving a 60-day suspension for using a racial slur during WrestleMania 24 weekend. Hayes was at a public gathering and used a derogatory term while speaking with Mark Henry, who took offense and reported the issue to either Vince McMahon or Stephanie McMahon.

Hayes and MVP had been using the word while joking around together earlier in the night. It was a party setting and Hayes had been drinking when he approached Henry. A pair of sources confirmed that Hayes told Henry, "I'm more of a n----- that you are." One of the sources claims that it was a play on something MVP jokingly said about Hayes earlier in the night because of the white suit that he wore to the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Hayes then headbutted Henry in what one source described as a playful manner. Henry and Hayes exchanged words, and the former reported the issue to WWE officials.

Hayes, who normally goes on vacation the week after WrestleMania, was eventually informed of his suspension. Sources are unaware whether the suspension kicked in before or after his vacation was scheduled to begin. Either way, he has not appeared at any WWE functions since WrestleMania weekend.

Although a well-placed source told Dot Net that he believes Hayes was joking, multiple sources say he has a history of using the word and has been warned by Stephanie McMahon in the past. "On the surface they did the right thing, but this has been going on a long time," one colleague told Dot Net. However, the same source said that while Hayes has flippantly used the slur during creative sessions, he has never known him to use his power to bury a minority wrestler.

Powell's POV: One source explained to me that Hayes feels comfortable using the word around African Americans because he doesn't mean any harm. Of course, even if the word is accepted in some of his social circles, Hayes has to realize that he's working in the corporate world for a publicly traded company, not to mention how offensive that word is to many people. He's also in a position of power and I've heard from multiple sources that there are some wrestlers who laugh off these outbursts in front of Hayes, yet privately complain to others about his use of the word.

There are some people within the company who feel like Henry overreacted by reporting the incident and did so mostly because he was concerned about how it came off in front of others who witnessed the exchange. Again, though, I've heard from more people who felt like WWE officials should have addressed the problem with Hayes years ago. Furthermore, some sources are concerned that Henry will eventually pay a price politically, particularly if he remains on the Smackdown brand with Hayes. "Michael holds grudges," one source noted. "I'm talking for decades. You're his enemy for life."

[mikeybot]

Well, at least he didn't get knocked out on a basketball court for saying that.

libblelabble

[Balls_Mahoney]

Either Mark is a gentle giant or a pussy. He could have fuckin clocked him and gotten away with it. He is a pussy for telling on him anyway. Say its been about 7 months without injury it must be a record for the Silver back.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

hahaha, I'm watching last week's Smackdown. During the Victoria-Cherry match, Coach says, "I'm loving Victoria's commentary during this match!" (Victoria was just talkin shit during the match) To which, without missing a beat, Cole says, "She's better than you!"

[Balls_Mahoney]

hahaha, I'm watching last week's Smackdown. During the Victoria-Cherry match, Coach says, "I'm loving Victoria's commentary during this match!" (Victoria was just talkin shit during the match) To which, without missing a beat, Cole says, "She's better than you!"

Yeah and ecw the miz was actually getting on mike admel pretty fucking good to. So happy cherry got the duke in that match

[RMM46]

Not to sound like Ned Nitpicker, but Cherry either needs to lose 20 lbs or learn how to dress better.

[Vyce]

Either Mark is a gentle giant or a pussy. He could have fuckin clocked him and gotten away with it. He is a pussy for telling on him anyway. Say its been about 7 months without injury it must be a record for the Silver back.

How is he a pussy? Read the last paragraph. It says that his motivation for reporting it was more because he was concerned with what others would think. In that case, I would have to agree with him. You can't let the head writer / booker for the brand you're working on just throw out that word and shrug it off like nothing was wrong. People would start to think he was a fucking pussy for letting it slide.

And by accounts, Hayes seems to like using that word a bit.

[Stormrider666]

How is he a pussy? Read the last paragraph. It says that his motivation for reporting it was more because he was concerned with what others would think. In that case, I would have to agree with him. You can't let the head writer / booker for the brand you're working on just throw out that word and shrug it off like nothing was wrong. People would start to think he was a fucking pussy for letting it slide.

And by accounts, Hayes seems to like using that word a bit.

Well Hayes did spend half of his wrestling career wearing a confederate flag. I have to agree with the way Henry handled the situation. If Henry would have decked Hayes, I see a suspension for Henry. Then when he comes back from the suspension, I could see Hayes holding a grudge and burying him. This way, Hayes comes back from his suspension and his actions can be monitored. I do want to send a memo to Mark Henry. Now that you have taken a stand against the n-word, you may want to do something about the "silverback" nickname.

[Kugzilla]

Well, at least he didn't get knocked out on a basketball court for saying that.

libblelabble

Geez-I was about to post that...beat me too it by linberinloabler

[commish13]

Not to sound like Ned Nitpicker, but Cherry either needs to lose 20 lbs or learn how to dress better.

The clothing is part of her gimmick, not from her wardrobe at home.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

and I like a body like Cherry's...they don't all need to be Michelle McCools

[Steam]

and I like a body like Cherry's...they don't all need to be Michelle McCools

x2

[Balls_Mahoney]

Tatteling is lame just saying.

[Balls_Mahoney]

and I like a body like Cherry's...they don't all need to be Michelle McCools

michelle mczzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz jeeb jeeb jeeb

[86skywalker]

WWE Smackdown spoiler video! For those of you that can't wait, here's CM Punk vs. Edge from Greensboro on 4/22/08. This will air on Friday 4/25/08. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjfPEJe_a3g

[Stormrider666]

michelle mczzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz jeeb jeeb jeeb

Although I don't share in your opinion about Michelle McCool, I do agree all the divas shouldn't have similar body types. Even though her face is so-so, Cherry does have a nice body.

[cigarsandscotch]

Cut Michael P.S. Hayes some slack. He's from Badstreet USA.
Badstreet, Atlanta, GA
Baddest street in the whole USA
Badstreet nasty and hot
The further down the block you went, the badder it got.


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[Jimmy's Dignity]

Cut Michael P.S. Hayes some slack. He's from Badstreet USA.
Badstreet, Atlanta, GA
Baddest street in the whole USA
Badstreet nasty and hot
The further down the block you went, the badder it got.


tQQ3XZNeiLk
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