The Wrestling Guys

Notes and stuff for Tuesday

2004-10-26T13:29:00.000-07:00

Vince McMahon missed Raw Monday due to having surgery performed last week. The surgery requires a travel restriction, so he couldn't fly to the show last night. According to Dave Scherer, he ran the show by telephone from home while all hell broke loose backstage. The script for the show wasn't available to the wrestlers, as the writing team was still working to complete it two hours before it started.

Lex Luger was backstage at the Universal tapings for TNA this week. This hasn't been a popular move with the locker room.

Indy thoughts, Ratings, UFC and more

2004-10-08T14:06:00.000-07:00

Les Thatcher has a great column on the problems facing indy promotions at PWInsider.com

Smackdown had a 3.4 final rating last night - it's best showing in quite a while. That will almost certainly be well received by WWE management. The rating was surprising given the 3.8 overnight, which would usually put the show back in the usual low 3, high 2 range that it had been in.

This is something I remember reporting on about two years ago. Fox Sports Net has announceda new deal with UFC for four one-hour specials. It's about time. The first will air Oct. 17.

Sorry for my lack of posting lately. As you know, this is high school football season and fall sports season as well, and I wouldn't have a full week if I didn't have the flu or something.

Great story on "The Rock"

2004-09-29T14:56:00.000-07:00

Proving why he's "The People's Champion"?

Radio Show Preview for 9/29

2004-09-29T06:52:00.000-07:00

Tonight on The Wrestling Guys Radio Show, Samoa Joe makes his return to the program as we get ready for the return of ROH to Dayton. Plus we'll discuss the Kane segment from this past Monday and if it was disrespectful to Owen Hart. All that plus your phone calls starting at 6:05pm on 910 WPFB-AM.

TNA Impact Spoliers

2004-09-29T06:50:00.000-07:00

Smackdown Spoilers for 9/30

2004-09-29T06:48:00.000-07:00

If Hardcore Holly is getting one of the biggest pops of the night, isn't that proof the brand extension needs to end??

RAW Preview for 9/27

2004-09-27T09:55:00.000-07:00

Information on the new Eddie Guerrero DVD

2004-09-26T11:47:00.000-07:00

This, to me, might be the best DVD WWE has ever offered. I can't understand why it isn't getting the same hype that the Flair and Benoit DVDs received.

The Mysterio match at Havoc in '97 may be the best match of his career. Some consider it to be the greatest WCW cruiserweight match ever and almost everyone rated it at 5 stars. The only reason this bout wasn't match of the year was because it was the same month that Undertaker and Michaels wrestled in the first Hell in the Cell match, which happened to be the debut of Kane and also coincided with the death of Brian Pillman. Once all of the Survivor Series crap happened the next month, the Cruiserweight match was long forgotten due to the other muck. It's a shame, because WCW at the time had a lot of great stuff happening. The Horsemen reunion, the Cruiserweight division was on fire and Chris Jericho was just months away from turning heel and putting out the best work of his career and the best heel work anyone has seen since.

The When World's Collide PPV is a forgotten treasure. For a lot of people, it was their introduction to Lucha Libre. Guerrero and Art Barr are considered by some to be the greatest heel tag team of all time. Even though Barr died in the mid-90's and the team disbanded, Guerrero would, years later, still get heel heat in L.A. and San Diego wrestling for WCW while working as a babyface with the U.S. title.

The Guerrero/RVD ladder match was a terrific main event match, despite the worst fan interference in the history of the Monday night era. It was the peak of Rob Van Dam's run in WWE and marked the last time anything on Raw in the main event was remotely watchable until Benoit's huge push.

The Chavo/Eddie hair match is a hidden classic and showed how inept WCW management was at the time. They pushed the angle as Eddie being the classic bully, but Chavo losing his mind provided a great twist. Both men got over and it all culminated in their PPV match, which is another forgotten classic. Chavo Guerrero Jr. has always been a vastly underrated performer.

The ECW matches with Malenko introduced a lot of people to the Japanese style of junior heavyweights that had been showcased in the J-Cup. The feud was considered to be the best of the year in 1995. WCW and the WWF immediately got into a bidding war for both of their services. WCW won and immediately started putting the duo in the ring together after they debuted in late '95. The feud completely reinvigorated the way matches were performed and proved the Japanese and Mexican encyclopedia of wrestling moves could get over in the U.S. It completely changed what was expected of wrestlers in the ring.

Smackdown Rating

2004-09-26T11:45:00.000-07:00

Austin, Foley, Hogan appearances boost Smackdown a few points this week, but the mark is well below what the show was averaging just a year and a half ago.

Ray Traylor....

2004-09-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

I should probably be surprised by the death of Ray Traylor, but I'm not. Not because of anything I may know or have heard about Traylor, mind you. The deaths that have afflicted the wrestling business don't leave you numb, but they do leave you less prone to shock. And they leave you remembering the performer that you followed.

Traylor was an extremely effective big man. He had an intimidating presence about him and it showed during his debut for Crockett in '86. The guy was huge but he was also surprisingly mobile. He also did the one thing many big men don't do, he grew as a wrestler and as a personality.

His most memorable personna will always be the Big Bossman gimmick in the WWF. It was one of the few Vince creations that actually managed to get heat and have longevity. Outside of the Undertaker, I can't think of another wrestler who took a Vince McMahon super late 80's gimmick and was able to mold it and his own personality into an effective character for such a long time. It helped that Traylor had an actual background as a prison guard, but at the same time, other wrestlers have failed in that aspect to keep a character growing, even when it has been molded around them. Traylor managed to make a decent career out of it.

Traylor's career highlights go back to the early parts of his career. Debuting with Jim Cornette during the ultra-hot Midnight Express vs. Dusty Rhodes/Magnum T.A. feud would have been the peak for many. Perhaps my favorite moment with Traylor was his face turn as the Big Bossman in the WWF. Vince has always shied from doing sudden babyface turns, especially in the last couple years. The angle was a part of the Ted DiBiase/Jake Roberts feud and took place on Superstars and was one of the few moments of someone actually switching on weekend television and not on SNME or a PPV. The switch worked like a charm and got Traylor instantly over as a good guy. He stayed one until he left the fed a couple years later.

If there is one thing I wish would happen out of this, it's that WWE would quit pushing death in such a sensational manner. Hopefully the fact another person from this business has passed on during the same week as the wretched Kane/Lita angle will be a wake up call. If wrestling companies want to use death as a plot device, they need to do it with the seriousness it deserves. Leave the black humor and the ratings whoring out of it.

Funeral Information for Ray Traylor/Big Bossman

2004-09-23T18:56:00.000-07:00

Big Bossman passes away at age 42

2004-09-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

Cause of death was apparently a "massive heart attack". We send our thoughts to his friends, family and friends.

Another wrestler dies too young.....

Monday Night Fetus - a big hit

2004-09-21T15:34:00.000-07:00

I haven't seen the ratings yet, but the rumor I heard was that WWE expects a sizable ratings bump for the payoff to the whole Lita/Kane baby angle. We'll see if that happens or not.

As for the angle itself...

I have yet to find one person who was attracted to watching pro wrestling because they want two-minute matches with cut-backs to a reporter standing outside a hospital room. I know, mentioning the word "baby" and "female" is a good way to cheaply latch into the parental and protective instincts of the audienc. But in past angles, it has been used as a side issue - no one has ever had to sit through watching it play out before. Yeah, Cornette hit Baby Doll with the tennis racket and she was no longer able to have kids - we didn't have to sit for two hours while David Crockett screamed live from the Charlotte Hospital and Dusty waited for the x-rays to get back. Actually showing all of that would have killed off all the emotion that storyline wrinkle created in the first place. Now I know why we never had to sit through it before with Crockett and Heyman - there wasn't a sane promoter worth his salt stupid enough to do it back then.

WWE has a way of making people agonize through the parts of a storyline nobody wants to actually watch. They do this because its just easier to do the same tricks and Jerry Springer-type garbage instead of working on building a new concept. It's easier to pull the same cheap, hot-shot angles than to use some creative thought in pushing something from week to week and keeping the audience involved and actually build a story that makes sense in the end. Seriously, is there anyone out there that thinks this will give any long-term ratings value to WWE? Does WWE believe, if they do this every week, it will mean a larger profit down the road? If someone could explain to me what they see in this type of storyline that could better the future of pro wrestling, please enlighten me.

Another victim....

2004-09-21T15:33:00.000-07:00

Have you seen my head, bruther?!?!?!

Cornette battling problems with vocal chords

2004-09-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

Phil Speer has a column up about Jim Cornette and some of the trouble he has had with his voice as of late.

Jarrett and Russo internet battle

2004-09-21T15:25:00.000-07:00

Jerry Jarrett and Vince Russo are battling it out over comments that Jarrett made about the former WWE and WCW creative force in a new book.

More on Foley, JBL debate

2004-09-21T15:23:00.000-07:00

Don't look for this one on Spike TV or UPN.

By the way, here's a picture of Christy Hemme at her former place of employment. Yes, it is safe for work.

RAW Preview for 8/20

2004-09-20T03:22:00.000-07:00

Vince to announce "Taboo Tuesday" PPV plus we get to see who wins the Diva Search contest. Normally I would be happy and say "THANK GOD!" because it should be over. However, can you say "Diva Search 2"? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Promoter Jim Barnett dies

2004-09-20T03:20:00.000-07:00

80-year old loses battle with cancer.

Charlie Haas and Jackie Gayda to marry

2004-09-20T03:18:00.000-07:00

Will Rico be Best Man AND Maid Of Honor??

WWE concerned about Raw rating

2004-09-18T09:52:00.000-07:00

Smackdown isn't the only show that has management concerned.

There is another bit in that Torch post about the Austin, Foley and Hogan appearances on Smackdown next week. I'm not sure if management is in panic mode over Smackdown yet, but if those three names don't bump ratings, you can bet they will be Friday morning.

At least this week, they have some good news to talk about.

WWE promises Foley, Hogan, Austin on Smackdown next week

2004-09-16T19:10:00.000-07:00

Apparently they are expected to be involved somehow by video tape. Oh, and Stephanie is promised to be there as well.

Smackdown Spoilers for 9/16

2004-09-16T03:39:00.000-07:00

I got yer Smackdown Spoliers right heeereee....

CZW's Pennsylvania promoter says the company can no longer use his license

2004-09-16T03:34:00.000-07:00

Guererro and Angle backstage fight

2004-09-16T03:32:00.000-07:00

Work or Shoot?

Jamie Noble released by WWE

2004-09-15T09:57:00.000-07:00

Memo to TNA - Sign Noble and have him battle Styles.

RAW Ratings

2004-09-14T17:08:00.000-07:00

Bischoff screws up PPV Main Event; has meeting with Vince

2004-09-14T14:44:00.000-07:00

Fans may not forgive WWE for Unforgiven

2004-09-14T11:48:00.000-07:00

The Torch posted a bunch of feedback from Sunday's PPV...

http://www.pwtorch.com/artman/publish/article_9906.shtml

http://www.pwtorch.com/artman/publish/article_9916.shtml

http://www.pwtorch.com/artman/publish/article_9910.shtml

I must say, it is pretty entertaining.

Oh, the response at Meltzer's site is just about as positive.

http://www.liveaudiowrestling.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=11343

But you know who's fault this is?!? It's the BRAND EXTENSIONS!

Gee, nobody's here?

2004-09-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

WWE finding the once-fertile Canadian house show market is starting to dry out.

In case you missed it...

2004-09-14T11:44:00.000-07:00

Apparently Nova made his WWE debut last night during Raw.

Mexican legend Dr. Wagner passes away

2004-09-13T03:34:00.000-07:00

"Unforgiven" Results

2004-09-13T03:32:00.000-07:00

What did you think?

Too little, too late?

2004-09-11T18:09:00.000-07:00

The irony in the McMahon family suddenly discovering that their product stinks to high heaven is laughable. If the problem wasn't obvious when the "Invasion" angle was a flop, or when their world champion was molesting mannequins in coffins, you have to wonder what it was that opened their eyes.

I haven't heard how extensive of a role Heyman will have in the creative process, but I have to wonder about what chance he has of success. This isn't like his run on Smackdown a couple years ago. Cruiserweights were new to the WWF, many of those wrestlers hadn't been buried by the company yet and there was a certain novelty to seeing Rey Misterio and Billy Kidman on WWE TV. Kurt Angle was healthy and was just hitting his peak as a performer and he had a solid base of talent to work with.

Sure, that base is still there, but it's been abused for the last two years. Repairing the damage will take time - something that is never available for writers outside of WWE's inner circle.

Eddie Guerrero was a solid champion on Smackdown but he was given the absolute wrong opponent to work with in Bradshaw. Things went well for Benoit, mainly because Triple H had to take time off to nurse his injured groin back to health. He wasn't dominating the title picture.

One thing Heyman has going for him is the lack of hype. For years, people wondered when the next boom would take place, who would be the next Rock or Steve Austin or what the next NWO angle would be. That expectation has completely disappeared. Fans have finally given up on that over the last two years.

Seldom do you hear low expectations and Paul Heyman put together. Right now, that's the best thing he has going for him if the powers that be decide to give him the ball.

Williams in rehab following surgery

2004-09-11T18:07:00.000-07:00

Steve "Dr. Death" Williams" had his voice box removed Friday in a procedure to prevent the spread of throat cancer.

Lesnar a free agent; Diva advised to turn herself in

2004-09-11T18:01:00.000-07:00

Brock Lesnar wasn't named to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, which comes as a surprise to some, especially after Mike Tice made several encouraging comments about Lesnar when it was announced that he wouldn't make the team's regular roster.

Carmella DeCesare, Avon Lake native, former Playmate of the Year and now a Raw Diva contestant, has been advised to turn herself into the police in Cleveland. If the situation wasn't hilarious enough, the fight supposedly was started over Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia, who was recently "outed" by former teammate Terrell Owens in an interview in - you guesed it - Playboy magazine.

Ivan forces TNA cancelation

2004-09-11T18:00:00.000-07:00

Who said the Koloff's were no longer a force in this business?!

Never forget

2004-09-11T17:58:00.000-07:00

Meltzer: "... almost scary bad."

2004-09-11T17:56:00.000-07:00

As we talked about last week, Smackdown's ratings aren't getting better, as evidenced this week. The show pulled a 2.6 and is in the middle of a free fall of epic proportions.

Steve Beverly wants "The Dream" to be over

2004-09-10T20:27:00.000-07:00

Steve Beverly is one of the great original wrestling journalists. Your thoughts?

TNA Impact! Spoilers for 9/10

2004-09-10T03:34:00.000-07:00

More on arrest of Carmella from Diva Search

2004-09-10T03:30:00.000-07:00

As much as Vince loves controversy, I wouldn't be surprised if she wins a title this Monday on RAW.

Raw draws 3.6

2004-09-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

With Monday Night Football starting next week, look for the number to start getting lower.

Billiard slams Pritchard

2004-09-09T19:46:00.000-07:00

Bobbi Billiard isn't shedding any tears for Tom Pritchard.

Diva contestant arrested

2004-09-09T19:43:00.000-07:00

Apparently, the Scott Hall/Nathan Jones method of getting signed is still popular.

Tonight's edition of The Wrestling Guys

2004-09-08T11:27:00.000-07:00

Les Thatcher and Logan Cummings will be your guest hosts tonight on The Wrestling Guys, which you can check out at 6 p.m. on 910 AM, WPFB in Dayton and Cincinnati. Check out the show!

More on Heyman's creative return

2004-09-07T13:46:00.000-07:00

I'm sure you have seen Shawn's post on Heyman. Apparently a lot is up in the air at this point, but he is back. Here's the Torch's report on Heyman's creative return, including this money quote:

The buzz backstage at the Smackdown tapings on Tuesday was that the McMahon family is finally acknowledging that there are creative flaws with both shows.

Let me speak for the collective wrestling audience when I say DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Hey Neo, welcome to the real world!

Paul Heyman back on the creative team for WWE

2004-09-06T17:26:00.000-07:00

Business may be about to pick up.....

Smackdown in the gutter

2004-09-05T13:55:00.000-07:00

Smackdown fell to a 2.5 rating last week - it's second lowest in history. This has not been a good year for what was, at one time, the best wrestling show on television by far. You would think, at some point, UPN would take notice, but it hasn't happened yet.

RAW Preview: Orton vs Kane; Eugene vs HHH in a steel cage

2004-09-05T13:38:00.000-07:00

Am I sick of Eugene vs HHH or simply just Eugene?

Mike Tice: "You'll see Brock Lesnar back as a Viking"

2004-09-05T13:34:00.000-07:00

The dream is alive....

Hot girl on girl action!

2004-09-04T08:40:00.000-07:00

The Heartland Wrestling Association (HWA) presents an evening of all-female
action at Thundergirls in Evendale on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $12 and are currently on sale at HWAOnline.com. Seating for the
event is limited to 95 people in the intimate HWA Arena.

Thundergirls will feature some of the wrestling industry's biggest female
competitors, including: Tracy Brooks from Ring of Honor and NWA-TNA fame ;
Ohio Valley Wrestling's Nurse Lulu ; Miss Natural from Harley Race's World
League Wrestling ; Christie Ricci ; Hellena Heavenly ; Sumi Sukai ;
Jenelle Sinclair ; AJ Sparx ; Kara Kildare and Madison, an international
competitor hailing from Sydney, Australia.

For more information on Thundergirls, please visit www.hwaonline.com, or
call (513) 771-1650. Tickets can be purchased at HWAOnline.com via credit
card transactions using Visa, Mastercard or Discover.

If you ask me, we need a very special referee for something like this.

Fantasy points for Stevie Richards?

2004-09-04T08:22:00.000-07:00

In an effort to lead all internet sites in the "geek" demographic, the Torch has posted an e-mail about Stevie Richards' fantasy availability, despite being dressed in drag. I have no idea who would ever want to do such a thing.

Roddy Piper gets back in the ring

2004-09-04T07:10:00.000-07:00

"The Sickness" continues to get him

Jeff Jarrett in trouble

2004-09-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

Maybe he picked up a bag belonging to a different "Jeff" in TNA.....

TNA Impact spoilers for 9/3

2004-09-03T03:33:00.000-07:00

They still had the tapings despite the hurricane (not The Hurricane!)

Combat Zone Wrestling has a PPV available on Direct TV

2004-09-03T03:31:00.000-07:00

Only $9.95

Dr. Tom Prichard released from WWE

2004-09-03T03:28:00.000-07:00

Tommy Dreamer takes over his role in the developmental system. No disrespect to Dreamer, as i think he will do well, but Prichard leaving is not a good thing.

That's gotta hurt

2004-09-02T20:24:00.000-07:00

Apparently Edge is suffering from some kind of "groin/abductor muscle" tear and is out six to eight weeks, which means things in the upper-tier of the card (minus Triple H and Orton of course) will probably see some shaking up.

Ric Flair and Mark Henry have been at the Republican National Convention all week. Flair was stumping for Bush and Cheney and Henry is hanging out while (surprise) he rehabs a shoulder injury.

Heh heh, abductor muscle.....

WWE sets-up online fantasy game

2004-09-01T23:43:00.000-07:00

Only $9.95 to play the role of GM. Are you in?

WWE sets-up e-mail address for "Dr. Death" Steve Williams

2004-09-01T23:41:00.000-07:00

Very classy move from the WWE.

Brock to become The Next Blue Bomber?

2004-09-01T23:38:00.000-07:00

25 bonus points if you knew what a Blue Bomber was before reading the story!

TNA PPV Results for 9/1

2004-09-01T23:36:00.000-07:00

Only 1 more left....

Smackdown Spoilers for 9/2

2004-09-01T23:34:00.000-07:00

Wrestlemania 21 ticket prices announced

2004-09-01T03:13:00.000-07:00

Tickets go on sale September 25th. Ya got $750??

TNA Preview for 9/1

2004-09-01T03:10:00.000-07:00

New "Best Of Von Erichs" DVD on sale!

2004-08-31T17:02:00.000-07:00

I am excited about the new Von Erichs DVD! It's available for just $16.99 from The Wrestling Guys.com!

A description:

The Von Erichs were the All-American Golden Boys of Professional Wrestling from the late 1970s to mid 1980s. The brothers followed their father, Fritz, who was a famous pro wrestler during the early years of the sport. Their success and incredible popularity left an extraordinary legacy on the world of wrestling. They were to become THE family dynasty of professional wrestling, until one by one, they began to meet with tragic and untimely deaths. Today, Kevin Von Erich is the last remaining of the brothers. After 19 years in the ring, Kevin is releasing footage for the fans in the upcoming release of THE BEST OF THE VON ERICHS. This Special Edition DVD will feature David, Kerry, Mike and Kevin at their best. Relive some of their best matches selected by Kevin Von Erich himself. The matches include:

Kerry, Kevin, David Von Erich & Iceman King Parsons vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
Six-Man Tag Team Championship match with David, Kerry & Kevin Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
Kevin Von Erich vs. Chris Adams at the Cotton Bowl
Kerry Von Erich vs. Michael Hayes
Kerry Von Erich vs. Gino Hernandez
Kevin Von Erich vs. Chris Adams at the Reunion Arena
Kerry Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy
DVD Extras

Introduction and close by Kevin Von Erich
Match commentaries by Kevin Von Erich and David Manning
Interview with Kevin Von Erich and a tour of the Von Erich Family Ranch
Interview out-takes
Photo album
Match Selection menu
Bios on Kevin, Kerry, Mike and David Von Erich
Product Details

Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.)

Running Time: 108 minutes

Acclaim shuts down

2004-08-31T16:53:00.000-07:00

Videogame company was a former investor in ECW and producer of the "Legends Of Wrestling" videogame series as well as the older WWF and ECW videogames. They fired all of their employees and closes the doors. I hate stories like this.

In all seriousness, I want to wish good luck to Brian Shields. I hope to work with you again down the road.

"Dr. Death" Steve Williams fighting cancer

2004-08-31T16:50:00.000-07:00

"Doc" may lose his voice box for a chance to live. He is one of the good guys in the business. Say a prayer.

Hulk Hogan in minor car accident at MTV Awards

2004-08-31T16:49:00.000-07:00

Lesnar cut from Vikings

2004-08-30T13:11:00.000-07:00

Vikings Coach Mike Tice says he may still make practice squad. What do you think the next big move is for "The Next Big Thing"?

Brock Lesnar in his Vikings uniform

2004-08-30T10:24:00.000-07:00

Look now because he may not have it much longer....

Review of WWE "Day Of Reckoning" for Gamecube

2004-08-30T10:17:00.000-07:00

They complain that JBL isn't in the game. How is that a bad thing??

RAW Preview for August 30

2004-08-30T05:08:00.000-07:00

We get to see what happened last week after the Kane-Lita wedding. Maybe a video from the wedding night? I don't know which would be more disturbing: A Kane-Lita wedding night video or the rumored Chyna-X-Pac sex tape....

Steve Austin and DDP starting reality series?

2004-08-29T13:21:00.000-07:00

They met with Gene Simmons of KISS to gage his interest in producing it.

Write your own joke for this one....

Honky Tonk Man gives his thoughts on the WWE dress code

2004-08-28T18:55:00.000-07:00

His idea? Sequined jump suits of course.....

Jushin Liger coming to Ring Of Honor

2004-08-28T18:52:00.000-07:00

ROH continues to add some impressive names to their roster.

The Big Show to appear on "Star Trek"

2004-08-27T20:10:00.000-07:00

Has he ever kissed a girl?

WWE posts Chavo Guerrero injury footage online

2004-08-27T20:09:00.000-07:00

Is this going too far?

WWE interested in signing Egyptian Olympic gold medalist

2004-08-27T20:04:00.000-07:00

Jim Ross calls him "the real deal". A possible future opponent for Kurt Angle?

"TNA Impact!" Spoilers for August 27

2004-08-27T07:58:00.000-07:00

Les Thatcher on Cincinnati Reds player Sean Casey

2004-08-27T03:55:00.000-07:00

I was actually there for this and Les is exactly right..Sean was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning. Very fun.

TNA offering "Gut Check Challenge" contest

2004-08-26T15:12:00.000-07:00

Is it wrong to call this "Tough Enough Lite"?

Sting movie due out October 12

2004-08-26T15:10:00.000-07:00

No "Shutterspeed 2"?

Ultimate Warrior E-Bay

2004-08-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

You too can own his blue WWF Championship belt for the low, low price of about $25,000!

And please don't ask which Ultimate Warrior is selling this stuff.....

Some details on Austin-Vince meeting at RAW, Austin gives up drinking?

2004-08-26T04:07:00.000-07:00

Based on recent history, Steve should give up girlfriends before alcohol...

Brock Lesnar's chances of making Vikings practice squad not good

2004-08-26T03:51:00.000-07:00

If Brock doesn't make the Vikings, do you think he'll try to play football in Canada or NFL Europe to get better? Do you think he will go back to WWE? Should WWE take him back after the way he left?

James Storm taken to hospital after TNA PPV

2004-08-26T03:48:00.000-07:00

Chavo Guerrero update

2004-08-26T00:29:00.000-07:00

TNA PPV results from 8/25

2004-08-26T00:26:00.000-07:00

This is dediciated to those of you with Directv!

August Closeout Specials!

2004-08-26T00:20:00.000-07:00

ECW Videos, WWF DVDs, wrestling masks, toys and more starting as low as $1.50 from Highspots and thewrestlingguys.com!

Hulk Hogan to start his own wrestling company?

2004-08-25T10:58:00.000-07:00

"The Hulkster" claims Austin, Goldberg, Nash and others are wanting to work with him on it. Do you think Hulk's telling the truth or is he simply saying things to get attention? Do you feel he could do it? Could it overtake WWE?

Smackdown Spoilers

2004-08-25T08:04:00.000-07:00

If you don't want to know, don't read!

The return of "Tough Enough"

2004-08-25T08:02:00.000-07:00

What do you think of the new format? Will you enter? Will you care???

Harley Race, Rick Steamboat and Les Thatcher to hold Cincinnati training seminar in October

2004-08-25T07:59:00.000-07:00

Race, Steamboat and Thatcher plus Matt Stryker and Chad Collyer? You may learn something here....

Mick Foley joins Ring Of Honor

2004-08-25T07:52:00.000-07:00

Mick will be with ROH when they return to Dayton on 10/15. If you have never been to a ROH show, does Mick Foley's appearance make you more willing to go to the show? Is "Socko" allowed to come or is that trademarked by WWE?

RAW Rating is in

2004-08-25T07:49:00.000-07:00

How much better could the rating have been had they promoted The Rock's appearance?

What the hell is a Circus Tower Death Match??

2004-08-25T07:47:00.000-07:00

Pondo is in it so you KNOW it will be violent!

TNA PPV Preview for 8/25

2004-08-25T07:45:00.000-07:00

Get 'em while you can.....

Steve Austin meets with Vince

2004-08-24T18:07:00.000-07:00

Do you think this means Austin may soon return to the WWE? Would you want to see "Stone Cold" even if he can't wrestle?