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*BUZZ* thanks for playing though. That would give TNA tons of publicity, incentive to order replays and a possible springboard if they are dubting on Spike in October. WWE tells its released talent to specifically not work TNA if they want a second look to be brought back. They may not see them as WCW level competition, but they sure don't want to help them any because they see the potential.

But we are dealing with an entirely different situation than normal here. This would be Hardy's first day of a contract since he collected his 90 days up until yesterday. If they allowed him to remain part of the roster, they couldn't keep him from going to the shows and all that. He could breech his contract or say that the WWE breached it. All in all, ANY wrestler still under contract could show up on the TNA PPV this Sunday. There would be consequences and repercussions, but ANY SINGLE WRESTLER could show up. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Matt doesn't want a lawsuit. Brock was brough to his knees and HE brought the suit. Mcmahon beat the US government, by god! (TM WWE History © 1994-2005)

You do need sleep. There is no way they put Hardy on the air without a contract. They couldn't be that stupid.

You can waive your 90 day no compete clause. That is just to ensure you get paid over the next 90 days. I believe Raven waived his so he could go straight to TNA. Again, just discussing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He would have to be released first though. If he's truly in business for himself, WWE wouldn't let him go to TNA, they'd keep him under contract out of spite. That's the thing, for him to appear on RAW, WWE controls him. I'm trying to think of a way out of it too, because I want to believe so badly.... on the bright side Im gonna go to Summerslam in DC and the card was looking pretty blah to me, but Hardy vs. Feces in a worked shoot fight might be fun to see.

Why else would have be in Orlando on Sunday? He's mentioned it like every commentarry including the one after RAW. Still like I reasoned there's no way it can happen....can it?! Dum, Dum, Dum!

OK, it's wearing off me and common sense has returned to my brain. For Hardy to appear on RAW, he'd have to have signed a new contract, which would preclude him from working TNA. Talent has been able to work indy dates (i.e. ROH) when given special permission especially in situations where they're honoring a previous agreement. The only way Hardy could be on TNA is if he did NOT sign a new WWE contract which is impossible because WWE would know better than to put an uncontracted talent on the air especially when he'd likely have some ulterior motives. So, EVEN if Hardy did break from script or whatever, he still would be under contracted and could not show up in TNA this Sunday, as even if they fired him again, he'd still have the 90 day no compete clause to adhere to, or otherwise face a lawsuit for breach of contract. Oh well, it was fun speculation for like a minute. Still, order the TNA PPV folks, it's a good card and they could use the support. ;-)

I have been to jail. And celebrities or people with enough money can get out until their hearing. I know of several cases where the magistrates are summoned to come down in the middle of the night to set the bond and allow the person to leave. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, but if this was a *shoot* I severly doubt that the first thing he would do when he got out was run to a computer. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is Matt Hardy we're talking about. Work or shoot, we've learned he lives for the internet reaction.

I rewatched it, it's at least 99% work, but something about the commentarry he posted, etc. just leaves something there. I don't know why he'd keep mentioning Orlando and this Sunday, etc. Think of it this way, if TNA was being used, and it would be clear at this point if Matt has no intentions of working for them anymore, why wouldn't they stick it back at him and post something that says "Matt Hardy is not under TNA contract, and will not be appearing at the PPV despite what he says" or something to that effect? Instead just last week Jeff Jarrett is out doing media interviews talking about giving Matt Hardy something to show up for on Sunday. It's just been a very, very odd angle. Either something's fishy or I have to give all the credit in the world to Matt, Edge, WWE, ROH, etc. for pulling off the perfect worked shoot. You're right, Redjed, I'm such a mark right now too.

This is surreal. I don't know how much is fake, how much is real, at what point we got there, but I'm just sitting back and enjoying it. This has been perfect. Also, I might be nuts, but screw it I don't know what to believe anymore...I'm not missing this Sunday's TNA PPV.

Isiah wants Kwame, and I could see him using Jamal Crawford as bait <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That would be awful!

That's not a good thing. Jarvis Hayes is not a starting 2 on an NBA team. The best bet now is to do a sign and trade for a SG with Kwame. Don't know who though. If the reports are true and he's getting 13 mil a year that's too high for Hughes who had a career year in his contract year, was injured for a stretch every year, has no perimeter shot and needs the ball in his hand to be effective (I'm sure Lebron will love that!) That said, no doubt I loved his play, he's awesome on defense with his steals and hustle play and it's a big loss for the Wiz. It's obvious he wanted to go where the money was, so there's nothing you can blame him for there.

I'm crushed. Absolutely baffled the Wiz didn't have a huge offer ready to push on him until he resigned. There goes a huge hole in our lineup.

Didn't like the Daivari thing.

Torrie Wilson Ivory Sylvan Grenier Funaki Scotty 2 Hotty Best Bet: Tyson Tomko Phone Answerer: Val Venis

OK, I've offered a more modest deal since you need an outfielder and I need a starting pitcher.

With that said, I'm still looking for a *good* starting pitcher and am dangling Richie Sexson, Mike Cameron, David Delluci, Raul Ibanez, Mike Lowell, Darin Erstad and Jay Gibbons. Not all at once, of course ;-)

Since Thome went down on your team I offered Richie Sexson and Sean Estes (a top first baseman and a mediocre starter) for John Smoltz and Dmitri Young (a top starter and a mediocre 1B). If you didn't like the offer, you could have just rejected it. Instead, responding with Neifi Perez and Carl Pavano for Miguel Tejada and Livan Hernandez is just stupid and reeks of trying to get me to accidently press "accept".

My vote goes to Torri Hunter.

Tejada, Roberts, Ryan and Mora! Orioles fans rejoice!

um...I don't think Roberts is worried about Abreu being that they play in different leagues and all. tongue.gif Here's mine with some stats, my NL Cy Young pick is CONTROVERSIAL~! so let's see how that goes. AL MVP: Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles (44-36, 2nd AL East) • Ranks 1st in AL in BA (.359) • Ranks 1st in AL in OBP (.433) • Ranks 1st in AL in OPS (1.036) • Ranks 2nd in AL in SLG (.602) • Ranks 3rd in AL in H (102) • Ranks 7th in AL in SB (18) • Ranks 7th in AL in 2B (20) NL MVP: Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs (40-39, 2nd NL Central) • Ranks 1st in NL in BA (.387) • Ranks 1st in NL in R (66) • Ranks 1st in NL in OBP (.461) • Ranks 1st in NL in SLG (.741) • Ranks 1st in NL in OPS (1.202) • Ranks 2nd in NL in HR (25) • Ranks 2nd in NL in RBI (67) AL Cy Young: Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays (41-39, 3rd AL East) • Ranks 1st in AL in ERA (2.40) • Ranks 1st in AL in WHIP (0.94) • Ranks 2nd in AL in W (11) • Ranks 2nd in AL in BAA (.222) • Ranks 3rd in AL in SO (98) • Ranks 7th in AL in WPct (.733) NL Cy Young: Chad Cordero, Washington Nationals (48-31, 1st NL East) • Ranks 1st in NL in Sv (29) (at 41.2 innings pitched is not qualified for ranking in NL) • ERA: 0.85 • WHIP: .99 • BAA: .200 • 2 wins, 1 loss • K/9: 7/87 AL Rookie Of The Year: Chris Young, Texas Rangers (41-37, 2nd AL East) • Ranks 9th in AL in SO (81) • Ranks 9th in AL in WHIP (1.16) • Ranks 10th in AL in ERA (3.33) (amongst rookies in AL:) • Ranks 1st in ERA (3.33) • Ranks 1st in Wins (8- 4 losses) • Ranks 1st in SO (81) NL Rookie Of The Year: Clint Barmes, Colorado Rockies (27-51, 5th NL West) • Ranks 5th in NL in BA (.329) (amongst rookies in NL:) • Ranks 1st in BA (.329) • Ranks 1st in HR (8) • Ranks 1st in RBI (34) • Ranks 1st in OBP (.371) • Ranks 1st in SLG (.516) • Ranks 1st in OPS (.886) AL Manager Of The Year: Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox (53-25, 1st in AL Central) NL Manager Of The Year: Frank Robinson, Washington Nationals (48-31, 1st NL East) I didn't know there was a Most Improved Player award but I'll go with Brian Roberts (BAL) in the AL and Carlos Lee (MIL) in the NL.

Besides his remarks towards Meanie and Storm, you can tell he's in work mode. He's miced for god's sake and knows it's going on the DVD release. He also is getting progressively drunker as the night goes on and starts just saying whatever comes to his mind to make OJ and others laugh.

What's scary is how accurate I was in my parody that I fooled people...

Ya think? From the back cover: "E-C-W. Three letters still echoed by sports entertainment fans in sold out WWE arenas spanning the globe. But what was it really all about? For the WWE superstars who experienced it, the violence, bloodshed and mayhem was really all about fun. Relive the story of the little promotion from South Philadelphia run by the whacky mad science, Paul Heyman, and learn how the stars of ECW became the Superstars of WWE! Learn the shocking details of Mr. Mcmahon and the WWE's philanthropic secret funding of ECW to counteract the brutal talent raids of a shared rival, in WCW President Eric Bischoff. Hear from former ECW stars including Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mick Foley, as they share classic memories about the controversies, the brutality and the excitement that was ECW. And read about the afterlife, as ECW is resurrected for a One Night Stand by Mr. Mcmahon, despite the best efforts of a groupf of RAW and Smackdown crusaders to stop it! Also features a special forward by an unlikely source in former WWE champion John Bradshaw Layfield, as he gives his unique thoughts on the legacy of ECW and it's fans."

Just checked, yes, it's still edited. Edited on the JBL version too which kind of stinks since they dub it in over and mute his mic so no commentarry from JBL during the entrance which is a shame since I'm sure he had some choice thoughts.

Yes there is a Spanish audio track. So there are 3 audio track options.