WWE 'News and Notes' Thread

[Shaun Hewitt]

WGTT = World's greatest Tag Team. (Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas)

Outlaws are both in TNA.

I know the outlaws are both in TNA, so is Nash one half of the Outsiders. But if you look at the WWEs roster compared to TNA, WWE needs big named superstars, especially big tag-team names on RAW. Surely McMahon can afford them.

 

[thuganomics]

Charlie Haas announced that he would be returning to the WWE in “two weeks”, at last night's Jersey All Pro Wrestling event in Philadelphia, PA.

Any ideas how he should return?

 

[Misanthrope]

Surely McMahon can afford them.

That doesn't really matter. Nash hates the WWE writing style, Hall has burned all of his bridges due to his last stint, and both of the Outlaws loathe Triple H and the WWE way. Money isn't the issue.

Any ideas how he should return?

Have Shelton win the title off Flair, win a rematch, and then boast that he's unbeatable. Cue Charlie Haas return, face run, and feud.

 

[Y2Eel]

Angles greatest rivalries were announced on WWE.com throughout the past couple of days and here were the results:

10 - Kurt Angle vs Big Show
9 - Kurt Anlge vs John Cena
8 - Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero
7 - Kurt Angle vs The Rock
6 - Kurt Angle vs Edge
5 - Kurt Angle vs Chris Benoit
4 - Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels
3 - Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar
2 - Kurt Angle vs Triple H
1 - Kurt Angle vs Stone Cold

http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/kurtangle/anglerivalries/

what about the angle jericho chyna fued way back when for the IC title that was pretty good.. better then some of the ten on there...

 

[Y2Eel]

And why do they keep bringing back stars they have fired like gold dust tatunka? and charlie haas?? haas i dunno why they fired himbut they have people like gold dust making a return for no reason taking a spot a younger guy could be having...

on the other side why are they keeping guys like scotty 2 hotty i like him and all that but he never gets a run and when you see him wrestle you know he is going to lose and never get the worm out...

WWE are becoming predictable beyond a joke the sory writers need to be sacked and give few fans a go at throwing some ideas in...

 

[Misanthrope]

You have but one choice - watch TNA

 

[thuganomics]

what about the angle jericho chyna fued way back when for the IC title that was pretty good.. better then some of the ten on there...

The only one I can see it being better then is Big Show vs Kurt Angle, and that wasn't a bad feud there.

 

[Y2Eel]

The only one I can see it being better then is Big Show vs Kurt Angle, and that wasn't a bad feud there.

the Angle v cena/michaels/lesner fueds were crapola......

 

[thuganomics]

the Angle v cena/michaels/lesner fueds were crapola......

What was wrong with the Lesnar and the Michaels feud? Tend to agree and disagree with the Cena feud.

 

[Y2Eel]

What was wrong with the Lesnar and the Michaels feud? Tend to agree and disagree with the Cena feud.

any fued with lesnar was just plain boring he had no mic skill and his in ring ability was below par all he is was a big bloke... liked it when he stuffed the moonsault of the top rope though...

Angle micheals just didnt have enough venom in it like other Angle fueds the austin angle fued was the best though..

 

[Eelementary]

I wouldn't say Lesnar was sub-par in the ring...

And on the mic...Benoit is one of the most boring and emotionless and talentless people on the mic...But feuds with him arte OK because he lets his wrestling do the talking.

 

[thuganomics]

any fued with lesnar was just plain boring he had no mic skill and his in ring ability was below par all he is was a big bloke... liked it when he stuffed the moonsault of the top rope though...

Angle micheals just didnt have enough venom in it like other Angle fueds the austin angle fued was the best though..

Thats a shocking comment. Lesnar was probably the best ever big bloke wrestler because he had both power and technical skills. Lesnar had bascially everything except for mic skills, but his in ring ability was excellent.

 

[Y2Eel]

Thats a shocking comment. Lesnar was probably the best ever big bloke wrestler because he had both power and technical skills. Lesnar had bascially everything except for mic skills, but his in ring ability was excellent.

how is that a shocking comment its an opinion....
he probably is the best big bloke with in ring ability but its nothing to angle micheals or shelton..

he couldnt pull of the easiest moves at some points in a match...

 

[lockyno1]

At tonight's OVW TV tapings, Charlie Haas made his return to the WWE when he came out as the opponent for Paul Burchill. Despite trying very hard to get the win with the Angle Slam of all things, Burchill was able to put him away for the win.

With Haas making his debut in OVW, one has to wonder how long it will be before the WWE decides to bring him back up to the main WWE roster. One spot that I could see him coming back for is to be the newest challenger for former tag team partner Shelton Benjamin's newly won Intercontinental Championship. We will just have to wait and see how long it will take before Charlie Haas makes his return to WWE TV.

Credit: PWInsider.com


JBL injured on SmackDown
February 22, 2006

This week on SmackDown during a six-man tag team match, JBL sustained a serious hand injury. Surgery on that hand will take place first thing Thursday morning. WWE.com will have an update as soon as it becomes available.

This match pitting JBL, Finlay & Randy Orton against Rey Mysterio, Lashley & Chris Benoit can be seen Friday Night (8/7 CT) on UPN.

NEW YORK – February 22, 2006 – After a 13-year hiatus, World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) hit sensation "Saturday Night's Main Event" returns to NBC on Sat., March 18 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT). This two-hour special presentation of the raucous extravaganza that sparked a revolution in American pop culture and made international stars out of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and Jesse "The Body" Ventura, will herald the NBC primetime debut of WWE's newest crop of superstars. The show will feature "Monday Night RAW" grapplers WWE Champion John Cena, 10-time world champion Triple H, and Women's Champion Trish Stratus, along with Shawn Michaels, Edge, Diva and Playboy Cover Girl Candice MichelleTM, Shane McMahon and the indomitable WWE Chairman, Mr. McMahon, among others.

Stepping into the ring from Friday Night SmackDown, will be World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Undertaker, Randy Orton, and Rey Mysterio, making this event a showcase for the best of the best in the WWE.

The NBC event is also a pivotal stop on the road to WrestleMania 22 on April 2 (WWE's biggest event, available only pay-per-view). Featuring a new generation of superstars, "Saturday Night's Main Event" will provide thrilling storylines, shocking betrayals and larger-than-life characters battling for championship glory.

"The original Saturday Night Main Event was a pop culture phenomenon with a rich history of big moments," said Vince McMahon. "We promise to make the new Main Event in prime time on NBC even bigger and better."

"This special event will extend our ongoing relationship with WWE – as seen on USA's popular Monday Night Raw," said NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly, "and it's a genuine opportunity to do some real business in Saturday Night Primetime."

"Saturday Night's Main Event" debuted on NBC in late night as a replacement for "Saturday Night Live" repeats in 1985, and ran through 1992. The groundbreaking program brought professional wrestling to broadcast television for the first time and set off two decades of success on broadcast and cable, including ratings titan "Monday Night RAW" on USA Network. The televised wrestling rumbles also launched a galaxy of multi-talented Superstars that crossed over from the ring to countless areas of American entertainment, such as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, The Honky Tonk Man and King Kong Bundy.

wwe-club.com

"After further medical consultation, it was decided that due to the spiral crack in her left fibula, Ashley would need surgery. The 2005 RAW Diva Search winner underwent successful surgery to have a plate placed in her leg and is already on the road to recovery. Ashley is out of surgery but will be in a cast for four weeks. After getting out of the cast, she will require four weeks of rehabilitation.

She suffered the spiral fracture of the left fibula while competing in the Diva Battle Royal on RAW Monday night to determine a No. 1 Contender for the Women’s Championship. She was one of the final two Divas eliminated when Candice pushed her and Mickie James over the top rope. Ashley landed awkwardly on her leg causing the break."

Credit WWE.com

WWE is expected to make a major announcement to the wrestlers at next week's RAW/SmackDown! Super Show, reports WrestlingObserver.com.

Further details have not yet emerged, but sources say that all WWE wrestlers—including those not presently being utilized on TV—were told they are required to be present at next week's show.

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ENJOY!

 

[Ben]

Good to hear Charlie Haas is back. Is a great athlete and would love to see the World's Greatest Tag Team reformed. Those two could be the ones to beat Kane and Big Show. With WGTT as the champions, and Jamal coming back, maybe a feud will be on the cards between WGTT and 3 Minute Warning.

 

[ParraDude_Jay]

would love to see the World's Greatest Tag Team reformed.

Oh god no, Shelton is one of the best wrestlers alive today and Charlie Haas is pretty good himself (apparently he's even better after his time away from the company). Why team them up only to waste them in a sh*tty divison that nobody cares about anymore.

I'd send Haas to SmackDown for the Cruiserweight division, as long as he hasn't put on weight since last time.

 

[thuganomics]

I'd put Haas in the US or IC division. Definitly is a great worker and if in the IC division could have a great feud with Benjamin.

 

[Misanthrope]

March 2nd, 2006

PWInsider reported that Bret Hart insisted that he will not accept payments from WWE for his appearance at the Hall of Fame and the next night at WrestleMania 22. However -- WWE is picking up the bill for the travel and accommodation for the Bret and his wife, Cinzia. Accepting a payment would technically make him 'working' for WWE, something that he said over and over again that he will never do. PWInsider also said that it was Vince McMahon who called Bret earlier this month to offer him the spot at the Hall Of Fame. Interesting to note is that Bret Hart last appeared at a WrestleMania at the same arena in Chicago, IL., at WrestleMania 13 in 1997.

Guess that confirms that Hart won't be making a surprise appearance at Mania. Seriously though, wouldn't that basically be one of the mark out moments of your life?

- WWE has released yet another WrestleMania 22 poster. The third poster features Rey Mysterio, Chavo Guerrero, cameraman and a bunch of fans. Mysterio is shown jumping off the top rope onto Guerrero, with the cameraman recording it as it is happening. Mysterio and Guerrero are the only two people in color. The poster also features the WrestleMania 22 logo with the words "Big Time" above it.

It is expected for Blackjack Lanza and Blackjack Mulligan to be inducted into this year's WWE Hall Of Fame. Bobby Heenan will induct the two.

S.D. Jones will induct Tony Atlas.

As previously reported, Hulk Hogan will induct Mean Gene Okerlund.

The Hall Of Fame will air on the USA Network on April 1, 2006 at 11PM EST.

- Monday's edition of WWE RAW received a 4.0 cable rating with a 5.9 share.

- John Cena will be on the cover of the March edition of DUB Magazine.

And more...

As a follow up to the Undertaker/Orton/hepatitis story, the Undertaker recently had a meeting at Smackdown where he told the workers that if they didn't want to work with him until he was fully cleared in a few months, he was cool with that.

- There is a rumor that POD will be playing theme music for Rey Mysterio live at Wrestlemania. Two members of the band went to high school with Rey.

- WWE recently indicated to Mascarita Sagrada and Tzuki that they'll be getting fulltime deals.

- Ashley and Matt Hardy are no longer dating due to being on separate brands.

- Road Warrior Animal was initially not allowed to wrestle in singles matches due to an insurance issue, but that is no longer the case.

- Kurt Angle was initially unhappy that Edge got the WWE Title, but of course then an opportunity opened up for Angle when Batista got injured.

Additionally, during last month's trip to Mexico, Angle reportedly had no feeling in one of his hands, and was therefore protected in his matches. His latest neck injury reportedly occurred during his January 16 match with HBK during an Angle Slam off the top rope. He has reportedly said that if he does have surgery again, it will be the more minor surgery he's already had twice, not spinal fusion.

In other Angle news, he and his wife Karen are reportedly back together.

- Many within WWE wanted Edge to keep the title due to ratings increases around his title reign.

- WWE's recent string of four 4.0 ratings in a row for RAW is the first time that's happened since spring of 2002 when Vince vs. Flair, and Hogan/nWo vs. Rock/Austin were the key storylines.

- John Cena's getting cheered at house shows where crowds are younger, booed on TV and booed the most at PPVs.

And still more.....

RAW Diva Stacy Keibler was on the Jimmy Kimmel show tonight on the heels of her third place finish on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

When asked if she was still with WWE she answered "yes, I'm still under contract with WWE," and when asked if she was gonna stay with the wrestling company she answered "yeah, I donno, so many things have come my way."

Yet more!

- Saturday's TNA iMPACT! got a 0.9 cable rating (up from last week's 0.7), with an 0.7 among males 18-49 and 18-34 and an average audience of 1.029 million. The Monday night replay got a 0.4, including an 0.5 (250,000 viewers) M18-49 and a 0.3 (311,000 viewers)for all ages 18-49.

- Friday's Smackdown were 3.0 (broadcast rating) with a 5.1 share. Ratings data is according to Nielsen Media Research.

- Monday's RAW did a 4.0 cable rating (5.9 share) with hours of 3.9 and 4.1. Last week's show also did a 4.0.

- Saturday AM RAW got a 0.5 cable rating (1.3 share). Last week's show did a high 1.0.

 

[Ridders]

good to hear angles back with his wife

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

I heard somewhere that Psyco Sid aka Sid Vicious was asked to partake somewhat in WM, but turned it down.

WWE are trying to convince Bret Hart to have some kind of impact on the HBK/McMahon match.

Jim Ross will have some kind of affect on or before WM, not on the commentry box though.