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Who won the U.S. Title?

I remember back in 1990 after Hogan lost the title at WM 6, Hogan started a feud with Earthquake after the incident where Quake put Hogan out of action for months. Why was Hogan really gone all that time, and what was he doing? Also what really triggered the incident with Earthquake on the Brother Love show?

Yeah, and it'll force Edge to cut his hair. If they cut his hair, I'm officially done with the WWE.

If he does that, then Brock will be unjusitiably fucked for rest of his career, and Vince & his WWE will have severely fucked over their one last hope for the future. HHH, Steph, & Vince!

There's one question that I've been pondering for years. The Hart Foundation mark in me still wants to know where Niedhart from July to October back in 1997? He was the forth member of the Hart Foundation in 97. But, he was AWOL for a brief period of time, leaving Bret, Owen, & Bulldog at a disadvantage. Well, I know that Pillman was there to fill in for him. But, he soon broke away and went on his own with Terri. But, where was The Anvil? Does anyone here know?

Now as most of you remember a few months back, I asked you all about "what if". What if HHH feuded with Brian Pillman in 2000? Well, since this is Fantasy Booking, let's say that Brian took time off before Badd Blood, and they scrapped the Goldust/Pillman feud blowoff, and Vince allows Brian to take time off to go to rehab, and also get serious medical treatment for his diseased heart. Pillman is gone from the WWF for a little over 2 years. During that time all the changes that we all knew about took place. In late 1999, HHH & Steph get married. In 2000 DX takes over the WWF, and HHH regains the WWF Title, and then feuds with Mick Foley/Mankind/Cactus Jack. After Hunter beats Cactus Jack at Royal Rumble 2000 in a street fight, Cactus says, "It's not over, yet", and continues to go after the champion. Fast forward to the whole Radicalz debacle. HHH challenges Cactus to one last match for the title also with Foley's career on the line. Jack accepts, only he wants to make it HELL IN A CELL! The Radicalz turn on Cactus & attack him. Then, HHH joins in. Later, HHH books the greatest 10-man tag team match in the history of RAW. Later, Michael Cole interviews Cactus Jack, and Jack says that he's going to No Way Out with one goal in mind:To DESTROY HHH, and take his title. He also says that he's not coming to the PPV, alone. Cactus says that he's gonna have a BIG SURPRISE for Hunter. A surprise that he, Steph, or DX will NEVER see coming. BANG BANG! Over the next few weeks leading up to NWO, while HHH & Cactus fight their own respective battles. A series of viginettes are shown with Cactus Jack sitting in a chair & an unknown man standing behind right next to him as Cactus does the voiceovers for the promo, hyping the HIAC match & the big surprise. During those promos, they drop some small hints as to who it may be. On the last Smackdown before the PPV, JR interviews Cactus where he gives a long, heartfealt interview about his career & the fans. But, somewhere in the interview, Cactus tells HHH that in Hell in a Cell, he will be beaten so badly, it will look like a TIME BOMB blew up in his face. Then, Stephanie comes out and has Jack arrested for vandalism. HHH comes out seconds later as Cactus is being hauled to the back. Cactus get put into a cage, which later turns out to be chained to the DX Express bus. HHH says, "The ride will end in Hartford". Then Hunter & Stephanie get into the bus, and it drives off, dragging the cage & Cactus out along with it. However, as the bus drives out, a mysterious figure walks out onto the screen, wearing black boots, jeans, white t-shirt, and a black leather vest with the cool designs and a big cross on the back. The man starts laughing in a familiar raspy voice before SD! goes off the air. Fast forward to No Way Out & Hell in a Cell between Triple H vs. Cactus Jack. Within minutes into the match, Hunter gets busted open, but then tries to finish off Jack, early. But then, the lights suddenly go out, and a familiar theme blares through the speakers. It's Brian Pillman's "Loose Cannon" entrance theme from mid-97. Spotlights & silhouttes flash over the arena, and Pillman's old titantron video plays. HHH & Steph look around in the darkness, alarmed & confused like, "What's happening"? & "What's going on, here"? Suddenly, the lights come back on, and standing in the ring, inside the cell, is BRIAN PILLMAN! Pillman points his horsehead cane at HHH who is looking back at him in pure shock. The crowd cheers so freakin' loud, the roof almost blows off the arena. Pillman throws his cane at Hunter, who catches it. But, Pillman immediately jumps on him, and starts beating the shit out of him. Pillman snaps and goes completely insane in typical "Loose Cannon" fashion. Then, Cactus gets up, high-fives Pillman, and takes his war with HHH outside the cell by breaking through the wall. HHH, Cactus, & Pillman soon climb up to the top of the cell where HHH tries to nail Cactus with the barb-wire 2x4, but Brian comes from behind kicks HHH in the nads, and HHH drops the 2x4, allowing Cactus to use it. Later on, Cactus is ready to piledrive HHH onto the flamming. barb-wire, 2x4 while Brian Pillman urges Cactus to do it. But, HHH reverses it, and backdrops Cactus to the other side, and the top panel gives away, sending Cactus & Pillman crashing down into the ring with Cactus breaking the mat, and Pillman landing onto of him. Moments later, HHH climbs down into the ring, and delivers the pedigree first to Brian Pillman. Then, he pedigrees Cactus, and pins him to win the the match, and retire Mick Foley. HHH leaves with Steph, victorious back to the locker room, and then Cactus leaves to a standing ovaition. After Foley leaves, Pillman stands alone in the ring with the fans now cheering him, and welcoming him back. Pillman's music hits as the "Loose Cannon" celebrates his return to the WWF with the fans before leaving as the PPV goes off the air. To be continued.... I'm gonna write more later on. Tell me what you all think of this, and give me feedback.

Thanks.

"Perfect Strangers" by Deep Purple-"The Franchise" Shane Douglas.

After KOTR 2000, a lot of things change. The Faction is gone, Foley's back as the commisioner, and The Rock is the WWF Champion again for the 5th time. HHH tries to regain the title. But, Brian Pillman foils his plans, finally setting up a final HHH/Pillman showdown at Fully Loaded. In the following weeks leading up to the PPV, DX injures Pillman with a HHH sledgehammer shot to the ribs. Pillman returns a week later to ask Foley to make their match a last man standing match. Foley also books a tag team match between The Rock & Brian Pillman and Triple H & Chris Benoit for the main event. Smackdown The Rock & Brian Pillman vs. Triple H & Chris Benoit The match starts with Pillman & Benoit. Both men hold up the symbol of excellence, acknowledging that they were members of the 4 Horsemen, together. Both teams tag in and out, giving all 4 men ring time. In the end, it nearly gets chaotic were Rock shoves Hebner down, but turns around to get pedigreed by HHH. HHH gets the pinfal victory, but Pillman attacks him, and takes his fight with him into the crowd as Rock puts Benoit in the crossface as the show goes off the air. Fully Loaded 2000 Last Man Standing match Triple H vs. Brian Pillman Pillman & HHH go at it for 20 minutes with Pillman busting HHH wide open. They fight everywhere in the ring, and out. HHH keeps trying to put Pillman away. But, Brian keeps getting up, and fighting back, showing no signs of quitting. In the end, HHH backbody drops Pillman into the announce table, and both men are down. Suddenly, HHH gets up at 9, and wins the match before collapsing, again. Winner:Triple H This would be the blowoff to the feud. Pillman would then go on to reveal himself as the driver who hit Steve Austin, and he had NO ACCOMPLICE!

WWF Smackdown Vince & Shane come out and say that DX will be at the arena, later on. He books Rock vs. DX in a handicap match. Also Brian Pillman vs. Triple H in a steel cage. Steel Cage match Triple H vs. Brian Pillman HHH & Pillman go at it for another 15 minutes. Near the end, it looks as if HHH will win the match by escaping through the door. But Rock, who beat DX earlier, slams the door in Hunters face. This allows Pillman to escape over the top, and win the match. Winner:Brian Pillman This allows Rock & HHH continue their feud into Backlash, and then Judgement Day where HHH finally wins the title back from Rock in Iron Man match. Then, Rock beats HHH in a six man tag at KOTR 2000 win the title back with help from Pillman. To Be Continued...

Can dig up and find Brian Pillman's WWF theme and put it online, here? I'd really appreciate it.

Now, don't get me wrong. I was a HUGE mark for the Hart Foundation back in 1997, and I liked the feud between the Hart Foundation and the NOD. But, what was the point of that semi-feud that had absolutely no blowoff. I remember when Farooq issued a challenge to the Hart Foundation, and Bret Hart accepted. But, there was no blowoff.

It's true, guys. Dave Meltzer has just reported that the WWE has just bought ECW. Brand name, logo, video library, etc. Everything! So, what does this really mean?

Well, I think that going away for a while (at least in the fantasy world, anyway) could've done wonders for Pillman. On another note, I will be offline for a few days to move to Arizona. So, this won't be continued for a few days.

But, there was a confrontation the following week, though.

Have you watched the imfamous Brian Pillman shoot, yet? It's a must-see for any wrestling fan.

The next night on RAW, the McMahon-Helmsley faction comes out to the ring, pissed over what happened 24 hours ago at Wrestlemania. Shane gets on the mic first, and praises his father, Vince for making the decision that he made at Wrestlemania. Then, HHH gets on the mic, and says, "Cut the crap! I was robbed, last night". HHH says that he wants his title back, and he's gonna get it back. He also blames Brian Pillman for his loss of the title to The Rock, and vows revenge on Pillman. Vince gets on the mic, and insults everyone in the arena. He also says that Brian Pillman is not in the building, tonight. He then says that The Rock will defend the WWF Title tonight in a handicap match against Triple H & Shane McMahon. Handicap match for the WWF Championship! The Rock © vs. Triple H & Shane McMahon. Shane comes out first with Vince. HHH comes out next with Steph. The Rock comes out to a huge pop with the WWF Title over his shoulder, and wastes no time in getting into the ring to start the match. HHH & Shane double-team Rock for most of the match, with Rock getting a lot of decent offense in. Rock throws Shane out of the ring, leaving him alone in the ring with HHH. Suddenly, Brian Pillman comes down to the shock of the announcers who thought that he wasn't in the building, and rams Shane McMahon into the steel steps, knocking him out cold. He then knocks out Vince, and sees Hunter leaning on the ropes, and gives him a hangman off the ropes. HHH's body snaps back, and Rock catches him in the Rock Bottom, and pins him to retain the title. Winner:The Rock-STILL WWF Champion! After the match, Brian Pillman jumps into the ring, and starts beating the hell out of HHH, until numerous WWF officials pull him off of him. Pillman snaps and goes completely nuts as RAW comes to an end. To be continued.....

RVD? If he did that, he would be depushed, forever & ever.

Wrestlemania 16 Brian Pillman vs. Big Show w/Shane McMahon Big Show comes out with Shane, first. Brian Pillman comes out to a tremendous pop. JR hypes this as "Pillman's first Wrestlemania". Show & Pillman battle for a good 10 minutes with constant interference from Shane. In the end, Pillman wins after the same bulldog that would be known as the "Stratusfation". Winner:Brian Pillman Wrestlemania Main Event WWF Championship match Triple H © w/Stephanie vs. The Rock w/Vince The Rock & Triple H fight all over the place for a good 30 minutes with many near-falls. Shane comes out & attacks Vince, busting him open. Brisco & Patterson come out, and help Vince to the back. Meanwhile, Shane tries to interfere in the match, and cause a non-finish. Vince comes back out, and take out Shane. He then grabs the chair that Shane had, and made everyone think he was gonna hit HHH, until he hit Rock with it. The crowd is shocked, and Vince puts HHH on top, but he only got a 2 count. As Vince tries to hit Rock again, Brian Pillman storms down to the ring, grabs the chair from Vince, and then nails him with it, sending Vince McMahon rolling out of the ring. He then nails Shane with it, knocking Shane off the apron after he tried to interfere, again. Suddenly, HHH comes from behind, and low-blows Pillman, and then pedigrees him. HHH grabs the chair, and attempts to hit Rock with it, when suddenly, Rock catches HHH in the spinebuster, and then goes & delivers the People's Elbow on the champion. Earl Hebner kicks the chair out of the ring, and then counts:1 2 3! Winner:and NEW WWF Champion, The Rock! Rock's music plays, as The Rock is awarded with the WWF Title. As Rocky celebrates, Brian Pillman regains conciousness and starts getting in Hunter's face, mocking him, and calling him the year 2000, "King of Losers" as Wrestlemania 16 goes off the air.

Does it really matter who's responsible for the ratings boost? We all know wHHHo will step forward, and take credit for it, in the end.

Edge?

WWF Smackdown! Big Show & Shane McMahon come out to the ring and cut a promo, bashing both Rock & Pillman. Shane says he can't let Rock become too much of an icon in the WWF, and that his ego is getting out of control. He also rants about how Brian Pillman robbed the Big Show of his golden opprotunity at Wrestlemania, and how Show should be in the main event. Rock's music hits, and The Rock comes out, and calls Shane & Show whiners. He also says that he's through with Big Show, and he can now focus on HHH at Wrestlemania 16. But, The Rock says if Shane & Show want one more piece of The Rock, how about a tag team match, later on. Big Show & Shane McMahon vs. The Rock & a partner of his choosing. Shane & Show accept the challenge, when suddenly, Pillman's music hit's, and the lights go out and come back on where Brian Pillman is standing on the stage with a mic in hand as the fans start chanting, "Pillman". Brian Pillman gets on the mic, and talks about where he's been for the past 2 years, and what he's been doing. He said that his life, health, and family were more important then wrestling, and he needed to save his life from his haunting demons before it was too late. He then goes on to say that he's gonna be The Rock partner for the main event. He then says, "Remember! The "Loose Cannon" is back in the World Wrestling Federation, and this time, NOBODY IS SAFE"! Pillman laughs maniacly, and has a crazed look on his face as he walks away. Later that night, Shane & Show walk into HHH & Steph's office for some reason. Smackdown main event Big Show & Shane McMahon come down to the ring for the tag team match. Shane is dressed in his gear, but gets on the mic and says that HHH will be Show's partner instead. HHH's music hits, and Triple H comes to the ring with Stephanie. HHH will be Show's partner. The Rock & Brian Pillman vs. Triple H & The Big Show Pillman's music hits, and Brian Pillman comes to the ring, and then waits for The Rock to come out. Rock comes out to get this match started. Both teams give it their all for 10 minutes. While Pillman fights Big Show on the outside, The Rock catches Triple H in the Rock Bottom, and then delivers the People's Elbow to HHH, and then pins him to score the victory. Meanwhile, Pillman knocks out Show with a steel chair, and then gets into the ring, and spits in Hunter's face. The next one will be Wrestlemania 16, with The Rock vs. Triple H in the main event for the WWF Title, and also Brian Pillman vs. Big Show. Stay tuned!

Handicap match-winner goes to Wrestlemania 16 main event. Big Show & Shane McMahon vs. The Rock In the middle of the match, Shane & Show have the match won. The ref is down, and Show is on the outside while Shane is about to deliver his own "People's Elbow" However, Brian Pillman runs down the ramp, and hits Show in the back with a steel chair, knocking him down. Meanwhile, Rock catches Shane McMahon in the Rock Bottom, and pins him to win the match. Pillman runs to the back, and Big Show is pissed. Street Fight-non title Triple H w/Stephanie vs. Brian Pillman HHH & Steph come to the ring for the main event, and HHH does his usual pre-match poses. Pillman's music hits, and the "Loose Cannon" comes out to a huge pop as he has a flashy "Heavy Metal" like entrance. Brian storms into the ring, and the match begins. Helmsley & Pillman go at it for at 15 minutes. Pillman busts open HHH as they brawl all over MSG. Since HHH never wants to job, I would have this match end in a no contest where Pillman tosses HHH off the stage, and through some tables. Pillman stands alone with his arms raised in the air, reigning supreme as RAW goes off the air.

Part 2. The next night on RAW, HHH & Steph come out, and gloat about retiring Mick Foley. Not to mention, the mock video tribute. At this time they get interupted by The Rock. Now this time, I'm gonna change a few things, and say that The Rock beat The Big Show at No Way Out after Big Show's master plan with Shane McMahon backfired, and you'll find out why in a moment. But anyway, The Rock comes to the ring, and confronts Triple H. Rock & HHH both start hyping up their WWF Title main event at Wrestlemania 16. The Rock first talks about how he lost the title to Stone Cold Steve Austin the previous year at Wrestlemania 15, and how he's had to work his way back up the ladder, again. Rock said that come hell or high water, he will take the WWF Title away from HHH, and achieve Immortality. HHH rambles about how he retired Foley, last night at the PPV, and how he's The Game, and he's "That Damn Good", and he will prove that at Wrestlemania, when he beats The Rock's ass, 1 2 3! Rock fires back at Hunter, saying that he did indeed retire Mick Foley at No Way Out in Hell in a Cell. But, Rock says that even though that happened, he left out one thing. He told Hunter that conveniently left out the shocking return, the mother of all returns, the return of the "Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman. The crowd pops, loudly and started a "Pillman" chant. Rock says that even though HHH survived the war with Cactus Jack, Brian Pillman sent him a clear message that the "Ticking Timebomb" is back in the WWF, and he has HHH in his sights. Triple H told The Rock that he was perfectly aware of Brian Pillman coming back at No Way Out. But, he's not the least bit concerned about the "Loose Cannon", because he's not in his league. But, he will deal with Brian Pillman, accordingly. He makes his final statement to the "Great One", saying that "It's on" at Wrestlemania between The Rock & Triple H. "No Chance In Hell" hits and Shane McMahon comes out with The Big Show. Shane says that Big Show was robbed at the Royal Rumble, and he was robbed, last night at No Way Out. Show had Rock beat until the refs got into it. Shane also said that he was supposed to help Show beat The Rock, and move on to the main event at Wrestlemania 16. But, their plan was foiled by none other than that "Out of control, psychopathic, Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman. He said that Pillman attacked from behind in the back, beat the hell out him, and left him for dead. Shane tells Rock that he was very lucky past the Big Show, last night. HHH says, "Why not give Show one last chance?", and books The Rock against Big Show in rematch for later in the night with the winner facing him for the title at Wrestlemania. Shane jumps in, and "up's the antie" a little bit, and makes it a handicap match, and names himself as Shows tag team partner for the match. Rock isn't too happy, but he says he'll still lay the smackdown on both Big Show & Shane McMahon, and still go on to Wrestlemania to face HHH for the WWF Title. HHH decides to make another match for RAW. He says that he knows that Brian Pillman is in Madison Square Garden, somewhere. Hunter challenges Pillman to a Street Fight in the main event. Shane tells Rock that he & Show will see him later on, and leave. Rock leaves, shortly afterward. HHH & Steph stand alone in the ring when the lights go out, again. Pillman's music hits, and a few seconds later, the lights came back on, and Brian Pillman stands behind HHH. Hunter turns around, and Pillman jumps him, and starts beating the crap out of him. He then gets out of the ring where the carmeras overhear him accepting HHH's challenge for the Street Fight, and then leaves as his music plays. To be continued....