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BAN PLZ~!!!

Going to DC on October 17 and Phillie on October 19. Saw them last year, and say what you want about their recent albums, they still kick amazing ass live. Best live band you can see. Period.

JK! Bush rOOlz~!!!

OK, not really because it's HD and it doesn't count. I'm not really good at this, I think I'll stop.

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AN EXCLUSIVE TNAWRESTLING.COM INTERVIEW WITH AMERICA'S MOST WANTED On the upcoming "Best of America's Most Wanted" DVD, the special bonus match is the never-seen-before June 2002 tryout match between Harris and Storm - a bout which, on the DVD, Don West credits as the reason he signed with the new promotion. TNA officials were also in attendance that night scouting potential talent, and saw something special in Harris and Storm. That's when the successful story of America's Most Wanted began, and they quickly became one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling in the process. In this exclusive TNAwrestling.com interview with AMW, referee and website contributor Andrew Thomas sat down with Harris and Storm to talk TNA, each other, their private lives and so much more! AT: America’s Most Wanted – Wildcat Chris Harris and Cowboy James Storm – thanks for joining us. Where are both of you originally from? STORM: I’m originally from Franklin, Tennessee. It’s about 20 minutes from Nashville. HARRIS: I grew up in Ft. Wright, Kentucky, which is near the Cincinnati area. AT: Were you involved in any sports in school? STORM: I did amateur wrestling – I won a State Title with Franklin in high school. I went to college on a basketball scholarship. AT: What weight class did you win the states in? STORM: 152 pounds AT: How about you Chris? HARRIS: Well, I was kind of a wuss in high school (laughs). I didn’t do a whole lot. I was always a wrestling fan, but my high school didn’t have a wrestling team. But I got tired of being small, so I hit the weights and started putting on some size and did my own brand of wrestling (laughs) AT: So what do you mean by your “own brand” of wrestling? Did you have your own promotion? HARRIS: Of course! We did it all. There were a bunch of us who were wrestling fans in school that would get together and have fun wrestling. Nothing hardcore or any of that backyard stuff. We were all interested in watching it and learning about it. I went to college for a few years… AT: Where did you go? HARRIS: I went to Northern Kentucky University. After two years in college, I still didn’t know what I wanted to do. I told myself that if I was serious about this dream of wrestling, I had better go after it before it was too late. So I left college and started training. AT: Who trained the both of you? STORM: I was being trained by Wolfie D, who was also known as Slash here in TNA, at a local wrestling school. But I broke my shoulder and when I was ready to come back they had shut the school down. So I had to find somewhere else to train and I met up with a guy named Shane Morton. He took me around the independents with him and got me some matches, so it took off from there. HARRIS: I started out in Marion, Ohio, with Charlie Fulton and Kid Collins. Some may know Charlie Fulton from the old WWF days. I trained with them for about a year and then I finally found a place closer to home back in Cincinnati with a guy named Roger Ruffin who had years ago worked with the WWF as a referee. He completed my training and fine-tuned everything I needed to become the wrestler I am. AT: So how many years have you both been involved in wrestling? STORM: Almost nine years now HARRIS: Going on ten years AT: Before TNA came along in 2002, where did you both wrestle? STORM: I wrestled for every independent show around here – Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee. You name it and I’ve wrestled there (laughs). HARRIS: I was pretty much the same. I spent a lot of time wrestling in the Cincinnati area, as well as Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. I also wrestled in West Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. AT: Didn’t you have a WCW developmental deal at one point? HARRIS: Yes, there was a group of about ten guys – including me and Storm – that were with WCW in 2000. We worked as security on television and wrestled WCW World Wide and WCW Saturday Night matches. Then six months later it was all over when WCW got sold. AT: Before TNA, did you ever wrestled against each other? STORM: We had wrestled each other maybe four or five times before, but the TNA tryout match in June of 2002 was the one that stood out to us. AT: So how did James Storm and Chris Harris become “America’s Most Wanted”? HARRIS: A few days after the TNA tryout match, we both signed contracts to wrestle on the first seven or so broadcasts. But in the back of our minds, we thought we would be singles stars (laughs). When we showed up for the first broadcast, TNA officials came to us with the idea to be a tag team. Well, everyone who knew us back then knew me and James couldn’t have been more different from each other. It was kind of change for us at the start and we honestly weren’t crazy about it, but it was a huge opportunity. We had to suck it up and be the best tag team we could, and that’s what we did. AT: How did you get the name “America’s Most Wanted”? STORM: It depends on who you ask (laughs). At the time, I was in a little trouble with the law – nothing major. But I was talking to someone about it one day and they jokingly said “If you don’t be careful, you’ll end up on America’s Most Wanted.” I liked the name and ran it by Harris and he liked it. AT: Did you ever imagine you would end up multi-time NWA World Tag Team Champions? HARRIS: When we started? Not at all. The titles were the furthest things from our minds because we were working so hard to make the tag team work. We were so occupied with being successful on the Pay-Per-Views and making a name for ourselves. But after that first title win, we knew we had something special. From then on, we decided that whatever we had to do, we were going to be the greatest tag team in wrestling. From then on, it became a confidence thing – we knew we could do it if we wanted it. AT: As far as having great matches, AMW is regarded as among the best by many people. How do you respond to that? STORM: We’re just doing what we were taught in the wrestling business. It’s how we were trained. If people like it, great. HARRIS: I take it as a huge compliment. Like Storm said, our mentality is and always was that no matter where you are or how many people are out in that crowd, we put on the best possible match we can. AT: Question for you James…in the ring you’re the Tennessee Cowboy. Does this carry over into your private life? STORM: Yes, it carries over. It’s all me. If someone comes up to me and ring and wants to go at it, I’m gonna punch them out. That’s the way I am outside of the ring. If someone wants to talk trash to me, I’m not going to take it. But I also grew up on a farm and I love to ride horses, drink beer, beautiful women and fighting. It’s just me. AT: Chris - when Curt Hennig passed away, it devastated a lot of people who work in TNA that had known him for many years, but you took it a lot harder than others. Can you talk about that a little? HARRIS: I first met Curt back in WCW and then we worked together for another promotion a few years back and I really got a chance to hang out with him and get to know him. He was a mentor to me at the time. When he was hired by TNA, it was great to see him again but the special part about it was that he really took me under his wing for some reason. At times, I asked myself why he chose me – Curt Hennig, one of the greatest wrestlers ever. He was at the top of the mountain in this sport. He helped me with my wrestling and my interviews – everything. We would also go to the clubs and bars after the shows, talk on the phone on the road…you can never really put a price on something like that. I was very close to him the last six months he was with TNA. To be honest, he went too soon. I still miss him and think about him. But all I can do now is cherish the time I had with him and consider myself one of the lucky ones to have known him. AT: In addition to competing in TNA’s first-ever cage match against Triple X, you also recently competed in the first-ever Six Sides Of Steel match. How did it feel to be a part of that? STORM: Honestly? It hurt! (laughs). Plain and simple, anytime you’re in a cage match you go in expecting to get hurt. You’re gonna get busted up. But it’s also a testament to TNA’s value in me and Harris to put us in big matches like that. I actually think it’s one of the better matches we’ve ever had, despite the outcome. AT: I’m going to end the interview by throwing out some names and I want to get your reaction. Let’s start with The Naturals… (Both Harris and Storm make “fart sounds”) HARRIS: (laughing) No, seriously, the truth is they’re two of the best athletes we’ve ever wrestled. We spent so much time fighting them on the independent scene that it was almost a dream for both teams to fight each other on a Pay-Per-View so we could show off our talents. We got our dream – we got to fight them in a main event on a Pay-Per-View and it was great. AT: Team Canada STORM: You got Eenie, Meenie, Miney and Moe right there. Eenie is Eric Young, Meenie is Petey Williams, Miney is Bobby Roode and Moe is Johnny Devine. And Scott D’Amore…well, I better not say it in this interview (laughs). AT: Triple X HARRIS: When people talk about great feuds in TNA, they always talk about Triple X and AMW. I wouldn’t consider it as intense as the fights we had with The New Church or Diamond and Swinger, but we were always outnumbered against Triple X and had to fight against the odds. I’ve always felt Christopher Daniels and Elix Skipper are two of the most talented guys in TNA, and Daniels is also an incredible ring general. AT: Lastly, the 3Live Kru STORM: They’ve actually helped us more than anyone lately. After a match, BG and Konnan will always talk to us and school us on some things to help us improve. They are very good at getting a reaction from the fans and it’s great to have two veterans like them around to give us knowledge. AT: Last but not least, what does the future have in store for America’s Most Wanted, or better yet, what do AMW have in store for the TNA fans? HARRIS: First of all you’re going to see more title reigns. We’ll get in there against whoever it takes. We’ll always try to have great matches for the fans, but I think you’ll start to see a little more aggression from AMW. STORM: And to all those opponents…Sorry ‘Bout Your Damn Luck!

THE SEPTEMBER 8 WORLD TITLE MATCH DRAWS CLOSER… THE JARRETT/HARDY WAR CONTINUES WEDNESDAY! The September 8 NWA World Heavyweight Title Match between Jeff Jarrett and Jeff Hardy is set! With both superstars in the Asylum this Wednesday night live on Pay-Per-View, what will happen as their war continues? RON “THE TRUTH” KILLINGS VS. THE ALPHA MALE Two of the top contenders to the NWA World Heavyweight Title will meet this Wednesday to settle the score! Will Killings advance to another title shot, or will “The Truth” feel THE POUNCE? HANGMAN’S HORROR MATCH RAVEN VS. SABU For only the second time in TNA history, a Hangman’s Horror match will take place this Wednesday between Raven and his nemesis Sabu! Using a noose, the brutal object of this bout is to make your opponent submit once the rope is wrapped around his neck! X CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH CHAMPION PETEY WILLIAMS VS. CHRIS SABIN With the “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes in Chris Sabin’s corner to counter the rest of Team Canada, new X Champion Petey Williams has his first title defense this Wednesday night! Can Sabin reclaim the title he never lost in the ring? Or, will the “Canadian Destroyer” continue his reign? X DIVISION STREET FIGHT THE PHENOMENAL AJ STYLES VS. KID KASH It will be come as you are, anything goes this Wednesday night as The Phenomenal AJ Styles battles nemesis Kid Kash in an X Division Street Fight! Can Styles and Kash finally settle their ongoing war? Tune in and find out! NWA WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH CHAMPIONS THE NATURALS VS. 3LIVE KRU After beating Team Canada last week, BG James and Konnan earn the title shot against The Naturals this Wednesday night! Will the veteran Kru finally take the gold from Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens? BEST OF THREE SERIES – MATCH 2 AMERICA’S MOST WANTED VS. TRIPLE X AMW won the first match in this best of three thanks in part to Christopher Daniels re-injuring his shoulder. Will the Fallen Angel be 100 percent this Wednesday night, or will Harris and Storm end the series with a sweep? ALL THIS AND MORE THIS WEDNESDAY LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW!

It's almost as laughable as John Edwards trying to pass himself off as the poor son of a millworker, who lives a humble life fighting for the weak out of the goodness of his heart.

I don't get it though. Doesn't that mean they can't see the board anymore? Did they just want to abandon their old personas and start again with a new handle?

Why, you mean to tell me, a President actually didn't follow through on some of his promises from when he was campaigning? I'm SHOCKED! This is truly unprecedented. Surely, Clinton kept his word on every promise he made during his campaigns, right?

What a smear merchant...Thanks for looking out for the folks, KKK.

What he's saying is not "there's no point in taxes on the rich because they'll dodge them anyway", he's saying that taxes on the rich are really taxes on the middle class and small business owners, since most are considered "rich enough" to tax, yet not enough for it not to harm them, while the "really rich" that everyone's so gung ho about taxing because they can afford it, will just loophole their way out of it anyway. So, essentially a tax on the rich is a tax on the small business owners and middle class Americans with a modest amount of wealth. And I agree.

I'm not gonna think too much about angles, but going through the archives, so far here are the best TNA matches of 2004, all around **** matches: 1/7/04: Ultimate X II: X Division Champion Michael Shane vs. Chris Sabin vs. Low Ki vs. Christopher Daniels 2/11/04: America's X Cup Final: Jerry Lynn, Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt and Elix Skipper vs. Juventud Guerrera, Hector Garza, Mr. Aguilla and Abisbo Negro 3/10/04: America's X Cup Final: Guerrera, Hector Garza, Mr. Aguilla and Abisbo Negro vs. Teddy Hart, Jack Evans, Eric Young and Johnny Devine 3/17/04: Ladder Match for #1 Contendership: AJ Styles vs. Abyss 3/17/04: NWA World Title: Jeff Jarrett vs. Chris Harris 4/14/04: #1 Contendership: Raven vs. Chris Harris 4/21/04: Steel Cage NWA World Title: Jeff Jarrett vs. AJ Styles 5/5/04: NWA World Title: AJ Styles vs. Raven 5/19/04: Deadly Draw, NWA World Title: AJ Styles vs. Ron Killings vs. Raven vs. Chris Harris 5/26/04: World X Cup Ladder Match: Jerry Lynn vs. Taichi Ichicari vs. Eric Young vs. Mr. Aguilla 5/26/04: World X Cup, Ultimate X III: Chris Sabin vs. Petey Williams vs. Hector Garza 6/2/04: King Of The Mountain Match, NWA World Title: Ron Killings vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. AJ Styles vs. Raven vs. Chris Harris 6/30/04: X Title Match: AJ Styles vs. Chris Sabin vs. Michael Shane vs. Kazarian vs. Primetime vs. Amazing Red 7/14/04: Double Ladder Match: The Naturals vs. America's Most Wanted 7/21/04: 6 Sides of Steel Cage Match, NWA World Tag Titles: The Naturals vs. America's Most Wanted 7/28/04: Ultimate X IV, X Division Title: AJ Styles vs. Kazarian vs. Michael Shane So, up to this point those are the matches that are worthy of a best of comp.

Did you hold both at the same time?

Jesus Christ, that's scary. BUT, this might be more an indictment on the apathy of voters rather than racism. He was the only Republican on the ballot, so many people I'm sure no doubt, wanting to vote, but not putting much research into the process who wanted to vote Republican simply voted for the "R" on the ballot. This reminds me of in Virginia last election, the Democrats didn't bother putting out a candidate to challenge a Republican incumbnent, so the Dem candidate was a Laruchian. And oh my god if you don't know about Lyndon Laruche supporters, they are just as crazy just on the other side of the spectrum. Of course she was trounced but a good 90% of the vote. The same will happen to this asshole.

Are you stealing my gimmick, Jobber?

This post brought to you by: You mean to tell me Bush has in the past been known to stumble on his words creating humorous results? GET OUT OF TOWN. Next thing you'll tell me John Kerry won 3 purple hearts.

Oh another fun one (not really anything too substantial, but funmostly because it ranks you from Jesse Jackson to Ronald Regan on the spectrum) is http://madrabbit.net/webrabbit/quizshow.html I scored 24, right about George Bush (Sr.). (W. is not on the spectrum)

This thing has been around for ever and yes it has been proved to be skewed and too short sighted, and only scoring on a linear plane, with the goal to try to get people to think they're Libertarians. Anyway, my score was Your Personal issues Score is 50%. Your Economic issues Score is 30% "Centrist". For a MUCH better political quiz that will score you on more than a linear basis and with less loaded questions, check out Political Compass: http://www.politicalcompass.org/ It really forces you to address your feelings on the issues. I scored: Economic Left/Right: 2.62 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.33 I mostly closely match Paul Martin, interesting enough. Same quarter as George W. though.

Hmm...as much as the X gauntlet sounds fun and will likely have a few suprises, I'm not feeling the rest of the show. This might be the second in a row I skip, unless I get really compelled Wednesday night...

The Orioles giving Albert Belle 80 million dollars over 5 seasons to have him play 1 and half of those season. Close second to David Segui getting 28 million for 4 seasons, and maybe playing in a combined total of 1 season of games, if that.

A TNAWRESTLING.COM EXCLUSIVE - JEFF HARDY'S FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE RETURNING TO WRESTLING! In the past year, Jeff Hardy has been one of the talked about names in wrestling - from his departure from the WWE, his time away from the ring to his long-awaited return as a free-agent acquisition to TNA. In this TNAwrestling.com exclusive, website contributor and referee Andrew Thomas sat down on Wednesday before the Pay-Per-View to talk to Jeff Hardy about his return to wrestling, the WWE, his brother, is music and so much more! AT: Jeff Hardy…nice to see you and welcome to TNA HARDY: Thanks, it’s great to be here AT: How has your experience with TNA been thus far? HARDY: It’s been exciting. I came here with a new future, and that’s the vibe I bring to the ring. When I first saw the six sided ring, I knew it was the future of wrestling. As we speak, I’m rediscovering my drive and desire for wrestling. I feel excited for the first time – in a long time – to be wrestling again. That’s what I needed from all this – to be excited. I’ve found it here. I’ve found the passion again. AT: Tell us what you were up to during your time away from wrestling HARDY: The major project that I worked on was a motocross track at my house. It’s something I always wanted to do, but I never had the time…especially traveling with WWE. It took me a year to do, but I finally completed it. It’s in my front yard now…a two-acre track. It’s beautiful. To me it’s like a big piece of artwork. It throws me on my BUTT every now and then (laughs). But I’ve spent less time with it lately because my focus is back on wrestling. AT: I hear you’ve also been working hard on your music interests HARDY: Very busy. First off, as far as mainstream music goes, I’m not concerned with my music going mainstream. It’s a release and a getaway for me. To this day if I feel upset or aggravated, I can always write a song and put a beat to it. I’ve recorded a lot of songs. Probably in the last two months I’ve done about twenty solo songs. AT: Do you play any instruments? HARDY: I mainly sing. I’m decent on a guitar – no, I take that back. I really suck on the guitar (laughs). But, my band is out of Cincinnati and they’re awesome musicians. AT: What’s the name of the band? HARDY: The band is called “Peroxwhygen”. As far as my solo stuff, I really don’t have a name for it or anything. It’s just kind of my funky vibe. But I feel most confident with my music when I’m with the band. But it’s hard for all of us to get together with me in North Carolina and the rest of the band in Cincinnati. AT: What have been some of your musical influences? HARDY: Definitely Pearl Jam. But, I like a little bit of everything. I feel that music is intertwined these days. You can turn on CMT and see Kid Rock and then turn on MTV and see Kid Rock. But to answer your question my main influence is Pearl Jam. I also like rap and hip hop, like Outkast. AT: Your first match here in TNA was against AJ Styles. How did it feel to walk out and see the crowd react so loudly to you? HARDY: It was great to hear them and to be back out there. There wasn’t a week that went by that my brother Matt didn’t stop by my house to talk to me about wrestling. I kept putting it off, but finally I picked up the phone and called TNA. The night before the show we spoke to iron out the details, and when I first heard AJ’s name as the opponent I thought to myself “Man, I don’t know if I can hang with AJ this quickly after being out so long.” To be honest, I didn’t feel confident in myself. But I told myself I wanted to do it and I could do it. It went well and I was fairly surprised with myself in the match. AT: So you felt some ring rust? HARDY: Yes, I felt a little. But it comes back to you quickly. I’m already feeling better in the ring with the few matches I’ve had. AT: So how was it to wrestle AJ? HARDY: Great. It was years ago, but I remember Matt telling me about this guy AJ Styles he saw wrestle at an independent show. Matt said he wrestled like me and looked up to me and wrestled like crazy. To see what he’s accomplished here and how TNA has made him such a big star, it really is phenomenal. I don’t think there’s anyone better I could have wrestled for my first match back. AT: Are you looking forward to a rematch? HARDY: Without a doubt…and I’m sure the fans are looking forward to it too. AT: You spoke a little before about the six sided ring. How was it for you to make the transition from the four sided ring to the six sided? HARDY: It’s a little strange….the corners have been the hardest thing for me to get used to. Other than that I love it…the whole look of it is awesome. I’d probably go crazy if I had to go back to a four sided ring now (laughs). AT: As a superstar who helped introduce the TLC Match, what did you think of the Ultimate X Match? HARDY: Man, I was really impressed with that match. I would love to take part in that match in the future. It’s a definite breakthrough in wrestling and probably the most creative match since the Ladder Match was introduced. AT: How have your family and friends – and perhaps former co-workers – reacted to your return with TNA? HARDY: It’s been cool. You’d be amazed how many people watch it. Most of the people in WWE are fans as well as wrestlers. They check it out and they like it. People will call and say “Hey I saw it, good match.” It’s good that they’re watching. I read where Jim Ross said that “TNA is not the enemy” and to me, that’s all good. Everyone has been supportive. AT: Last question – do you have anything to say to the fans? HARDY: I love my fans more than anything. The past few weeks I’ve been here, I’ve had to rush all over the place and take shuttles everywhere…always on the go. But this week, I rented a car and I’m going to stick around and see some of my Team Extreme fans from the internet. The fans on the internet really increased my popularity and backed me during my career, so I’m going to stay out until 3AM if I have to just driving around to see them. When I come to the arena and see fans with posters and action figures of me, you’ve got to give back to them. AT: Thanks for your time, Jeff! HARDY: No problem, it’s been a pleasure.

... A minister, a priest and a rabbi went for a hike one day. It was very hot.They were sweating and exhausted when they came upon a small lake. Since it was fairly secluded, they took off all their clothes and jumped in the water. Feeling refreshed, the trio decided to pick a few berries while enjoying their "freedom." As they were crossing an open area, who should come along but a group of ladies from town. Unable to get to their clothes in time, the minister and the priest covered their privates and the rabbi covered his face while they ran for cover. After the ladies had left and the men got their clothes back on, the minister and the priest asked the rabbi why he covered his face rather than his privates. The rabbi replied, "I don't know about you, but in MY congregation, it's my face they would recognize."

The other thread was more for discussion of Megadeth's past music as well as their recently released remixed and remasters. Here we can anticipate the new album. A good place to start is this e-card featuring the cover art and the FULL first single from the album, Die Dead Enough. If you haven't heard it yet, it's a must listen: (click on the square that says "The System Has Failed" at the top of the page) http://www.megadeth.com