Vern Gagne

Here it's to get drunk, and for people to celebrate their Irish heritage. Over in Ireland, it's actually a religious holiday.

Are we having another chat this week?

That's kind of the point of the thread, is whether his gimmick can allow Cena to be a main event wrestler in the long haul.

Agreed. The key imo is not winning at WM. Otherwise what would the point of such a drastic change be?

By all accounts the prosecution had rather flimsy case. No eye witness, very shady and has one juror said untrustworthy witnesses, a victim who pissed off alot of people. The only similarties between this case and OJ, are the defendants are both celebritites.

He also needs to improve on his in-ring skills. A program with someone like Eddie Guerrero, where they really emphasis the in-ring portion of the feud would really help Cena.

The same thing was said and was used has part of Jakes character in his 1996 return. He had supposedly found religion, and was no longer doing drugs. Well we know what happened there. If Robert's is attempting, or is clean great. However, has much as he loves the business, maybe it's greatest reason he's had so many problems.

If the personal problems hadn't gotten in the way, could Jannety of been at the same level of Shawn Micheals?

Which is all the more reason why they don't need to tweak his character to sell merchandise and get people to cheer for him. He doesn't have to play to the crowd and his raps don't have to be "cute" and funny so people laugh and smile. He was cheered when he was a heel, just like Rock was, yet they neutered his character after the face switch, just like they did to the Rock. If he's going to play the hip hop angle at all, just let him do what he did to get the character over initially. I kind of see them moving away from the hip hop shtick as Cena's been playing a more serious role on the mic the past few weeks. I guess he can mature and still be from the streets of Boston without acting like Marky Mark, just like Mark Wohlberg did. I agree the WWE did turn him face, but like Loss has said before, would he really be a heel if people are cheering for him? You're point about Cena's character evolving is correct. One thing not essential by any means, I'd like to see his Cena start wearing regular wrestling tights. It won't make him Chris Benoit, but it just gives the character a more serious look, than baggy jean shorts.

I don't think Cena could ever be a full fledged heel with anything resembling his current character. No matter how much he disses the audience, like with the Rock the audience will start cheering for him.

Absolutely not true. I met Dick Vitale at the NIT a few years ago and he was totally nice. Talked to me for a few moments, signed my programme (for free!) and was nice to everyone who came near him. Everyone's nice to you Bob. Usually Vitale spits on babies, and kicks kitties and puppies.

I would of told Kelly, you're lucky we don't charge you quadruple the price, because your a four time loser. Dick Vitale by all accounts is a real asshole. Mr. Nice guy on the air, but can't be bothered off camera, unless he's making a profit. He charges money for an autograph. A couple local sports guys, did a interview with Vitale, to be aired Thursday, and they said Vitale did nothing but shill for Digornio's Pizza the entire time.

What is Bravesfan in the Navy? How pitchers do you need on your roster?

I don't think the story itself is a prequel, but Jack Ryan in the movie kind of is, since he's so much younger than he was in the other movies.

Bill James must pay with his life.

OK. I'll agree there. However, that's in the past.

Agreed. However, he seems like the type that would let personal opinions get in the way of good booking. Like putting Jericho in a crossdressing storyline.

With all due respect for Marty. He doesn't deserve to get the best of Shawn Micheals.

no it has his current pics from last night... Plus the fact its the same 2005 graphic... did the WWF have a webpage back in 95? You're right. Guess I didn't look at the page close enough. What Looney said. I think Jakes too much of a risk to bring back.

Maybe it was his profile, from his last stint in the WWE.

A true horsemen would of asked the guys wife, if she wanted to go for a ride on Space Mountain.

He's not wrestling. Look at the guy, he could barely move last night.

Did Batista tell the waiter to tell the people he paid for everything, or did the waiter say that on his own?

No one wants to see pictures of her husband and kids.

My brother was telling me one of the producers on a local sports radio show, was telling how he was attempting to book Lee Corso on the show, and Corso told him to fuck off. Than when th Final Four was in Minneapolis. Chris Fowler dropped the "You know who I am" line on some cop, after getting a ticket for a parking violation. Any other stories first hand, or from what you feel are believable sources.