Enigma

Don't know who unearthed this one, but someone has found one a studio outtake photo from way back in 1991 of Sensational Sherri with the Undertaker. EDIT: Seems this was posted in the pictures thread. Oh well.

Pretty funny I posted these. Ahmed Johnson did an interview over the weekend. He said he was told that when he came back from his injury, Faarooq's character was going to change after he embraced the Muslim lifestyle and he would start up a group full of people he converted. He said during the feud, Faarooq would constantly try to convert him, finally succeeding after a few months. Of course, when the Nation of Domination started, they chose to stay away from the Muslim/religious overtones and were just a group of thugs. Ahmed did eventually join, but that angle ended when he got injured again.

There was scuttlebutt that Vince was almost giddy that he got to suspend Hardy. The reasoning was that if Congress ever came calling, he could say, "Hey look! I suspended an insanely popular guy who was in my main events less than a month before his suspension and it kept him out of the biggest show of the year!" And we all know this could be true because Jeff Hardy does not have what McMahon envisions in terms of "the look" in wrestling.

Former WWF Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson recently revealed in an interview that the reason he walked out of the WWF in February 1998 was to tend to his dying sister. Johnson claimed she died three days after he quit. He said he was so embarassed by the way he handled things he's never had the guts to call Vince for his job back. He also claimed that Ron Simmons purposely injured him when Simmons kicked him in the stomach during his WWF debut as Faarooq Asad in July 1996.

You forgot the part where they did another Montreal finish at Starrcade '99 between Bret & Goldberg with Piper as the referee, which ended up with the title being held up and Bret winning it back the next night in the nWo re-start.

This is from the January 1997 WWF Magazine that largely went to press in about October 1996. It was written by Vince Russo, who ended up becoming the TV writer at some point in the year. Stone Cold Steve Austin We may as well open it up with a prediction that's way out there...WAY out there! By the end of 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin will be in a major feud with the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels. Whereas that may not seem surprising to anyone, here's the twist--Austin WILL NOT be in the corner opposite Shawn, he will be SHARING the same corner with him!!! Mankind & Paul Bearer Throughout 1997, the "Mankind Family" will continue to grow at a rapid pace. Relatives and "close" family members will come out of the woodwork, making this "Krazy Klan" a force to be reckoned with by the year's end! There will be NO reconciliation between Bearer and the Undertaker and, in fact, their hatred toward each other will only DIG deeper and deeper. British Bulldog & Owen Hart The reign for the brothers-in-law as World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions will be short-lived. That, HOWEVER, will not be the big news. By the first glance of the summer sun, Bulldog and Owen will be involved in an ugly and bitter family feud that will make the flames between the brothers Hart look like a two-twig campfire! James E. Cornette 1997 will be the year that Camp Cornette finally burns down the ground! After various unsuccessful attempts to gain the World Wrestling Federation Title, the man they call Vader will fire Cornette, prompting the now EX-manager to find employment elsewhere. Before the end of the year, however, James E. will land a job with some renegade promotion based in Philadelphia. Crush Don't be surprised if Crush's singles career doesn't live up to its high expectations. With his hunger to "dis-obey" all rules, Crush will soon find himself in the Federation doghouse. HOWEVER, don't lock the door and throw away the key just yet! A former old buddy of the ex-inmate will show up just in the nick of time to get Crush back on track! Faarooq There is Intercontinental gold in the future of Faarooq in 1997. HOWEVER, the real story here is that be the time the leaves fall, Faarooq and Ahmed Johnson will be one of the most impressive tag teams that the World Wrestling Federation has ever known!!! Goldust The truth about Goldust--who he really is--will not only be revealed... but, IT WILL SHOCK THE WRESTLING WORLD!!! Bret "Hitman" Hart As of press time, Bret's future in the World Wrestling Federation is still unknown. I, however, just don't see Bret leaving the Federation until he takes care of some unfinished business--that of course being the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels. Personally, I think Bret WILL make a full-fledged comeback, REGAIN the Federation title and then--and only then--trade it in for a career in Hollywood. Hunter Hearst-Helmsley & Mr. Perfect The scam known as the "Perfect Alliance" will come to an abrupt and not so "perfect" end, when Hunter Hearst-Helmsley and Mr. Perfect discover that their respective egos cannot co-exist in the same habitat. By the time the ball falls in Times Square, Perfect and Hearst-Helmsley WILL square off in the middle of the ring in the eagerly anticipated--and much overdone--"Perfect Match"! Dok Hendrix After excessive and unrelenting scrutiny by journalist Vic Venom, Dok Hendrix, a.k.a. Michael P.S. Hayes, will come out of retirement, forcing the controversial columnist to PHYSICALLY eat his words! Ahmed Johnson Look for a drastic change in Ahmed Johnson in 1997. Both his religious and political views will come to the forefront, taking full priority over his life. In an effort to follow God, the Almighty Allah, Ahmed will turn his back on the fans and become one of the most feared--and hated--athletes in the history of the World Wrestling Federation. Mark Henry The World's Strongest Man will find out that the superstars of the World Wrestling Federation are not just a bunch of weighted DUMBBELLS! After suffering a severe injury in the ring at the hands of a heartless opponent, Henry will turn to another Olympian in an effort to gain the proper tutelage and guidance needed in order to succeed in the squared circle. Once that "secondary" education is completed, Henry will come back with a Vengeance! Rocky Maivia This rookie sensation will go on to have a stellar 1997--HOWEVER--toward the year's end, a former ally of his father, Rocky Johnson, will return to the squared circle to kick some dirt in the face of the bright sensation. Clarence Mason In 1997, Clarence Mason will successfully put together one of the most fearsome stables ever to be housed in the World Wrestling Federation. His "FIRM", as he will dub it, will dictate the future of the Federation in 1997. AND at some point during the year, Mason will shock the world when he signs--on the dotted line--one of the most popular fan favorites in Federation history to serve as the head council of his malicious group! Vince McMahon Under brilliant legal council, Jim Ross will find a loophole in his contract, forcing Vince McMahon to turn full control of the World Wrestling Federation and Titan Sports over to him. The only way that McMahon will be able to seize his family business back is by paying Ross and his attorneys the cool sum of $100 million OR by agreeing to settle it the old-fashioned way--IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!! Wildman Marc Mero & Sable Early in 1997, Marc Mero and Sable will go their separate ways, as a result of a continuous verbal lashing of the beautiful valet by the Wildman. In time, HOWEVER, Mero's true feelings will surface when he rescues Sable from the clutches of her new, physically abusive employer... whose name you will NEVER forget! The two will reunite and possibly hear wedding bells by the summer's end. Shawn Michaels It's going to be an up-and-down year for the Heartbreak Kid in 1997. Early in the year, he will successfully recapture the World Wrestling Federation Title, only to lose it to Bret Hart at WrestleMania XIII two months later. From there, Shawn will go into a deep depression, forcing him to take a few months off. HOWEVER, after coaxing by none other than Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn will return to the ring as his tag team partner for one match, regain the eye of the tiger and thus recapture the Federation Title from Bret at the Survivor Series. Brian Pillman Before cupid's arrow pierces the heart... THE TIME BOMB WILL EXPLODE!!! Jake "The Snake" Roberts Sometime during 1997, Jake "The Snake" Roberts will announce his retirement from the squared circle and accept a position in the front office at Titan Sports. HOWEVER, shortly after that announcement, Jerry "The King" Lawler will coax Roberts back to the ring for one more match stating that, "If you defeat me... I'll also retire, BUT if I defeat you, I get to make a pair of boots out of 'Revelations'." After losing the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler will be forced to retire... until he comes back the following week stating that he was, "... only kidding!" Jim Ross After discovering a loophole in his contract that names him the owner, CEO and chairman of Titan Sports, Jim Ross will be indicted for failing to file his 1996 Connecticut income taxes. In his deposition, Ross will state that, "He really didn't mean that Connecticut was, literally, a HELLHOLE. However, the judge, a long-time resident of the Constitution State, doesn't buy it and forces Ross to pay his back taxes, which causes him to--LOSE EVERYTHING!!! Sycho Sid After dropping the Federation Title back to Shawn Michaels at the 1997 Royal Rumble, Sycho Sid will totally snap and return "home" to be comforted. Unfortunately, we will later find that "Home Sweet Home" will turn out to be none other than Mankind's comfy, cozy BOILER ROOM!!! Sunny With her managerial career behind her, Sunny will hire a famous Hollywood agent and become the talk of La-La Land in 1997. She'll go on to star in a number of made-for-television movies until her HART leads her back to the squared circle. The Undertaker Throughout the early stages of 1997, the Undertaker/Mankind war will continue to boil, HOWEVER, it will PALE in comparison to the fate that awaits the Taker by year's end. A secret will be revealed that could turn everybody's favorite Reaper into a helpless, almost human Clark Kent. Vader In one of the business coups of the year, Vader, will dump James E. Cornette as his manager, after Jim Ross guarantees him the World Wrestling Federation Title if he agrees to sign on the dotted line and join his RAPIDLY growing list of clients! Yokozuna Yoko will be named "Comeback Superstar of the Year" after he gets down to fighting weight and regains some of that championship form of past years.

PWI is reporting that Jeff Hardy vs. MVP is being added to the show.

Great American Bash 2000 was even more ridiculous, with both Hogan vs. Kidman and David vs. Ric being possible career-ending matches for Hogan and Flair. Like anyone ever gave that a thought.

I have to agree. WCW from about mid-98 to late-99 was the total cure for narcolepsy.

It wouldn't shock me about Punk. They killed Matt Striker's initial push he got from hanging with Kurt Angle during his hometown hero challenge when he declined an invite from JBL to go out drinking after a show.

I posted the info on the Rock DVD way back a few pages in this thread. http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?...t&p=2658754

She looked a lot better before WWE. She wasn't a drugged out, anorexic, punk princezz back during her "Ryan McKenzie" days.

Another Smackdown superstar page whore out. http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/alkaseltzerspeedy/

Funaki and Shawn are neighbors in San Antonio. Funaki also helped out with his wrestling school in 1999-2000.

Well, Funaki is specifically around because he's a good friend of Shawn Michaels. Venis and Richards are Vince favorites.

I doubt it. In her myspace posts, she sounds really tired of wrestling and really enthusiastic about her store in Texas. Although she might be attracted to the one day a week thing.

Don't forget that little stretch in '99 when he liked to yell "WHO'S YOUR DADDY (insert heel name here)? WHO'S YOUR DADDY?"

Add Torrie Wilson to the list.

I think a thread should be made everytime CM Punk loses a TV match.

Then why did they hire him?

PWI is reporting that Jonathan Coachman is officially leaving WWE for an anchor job at ESPN. Coach already had gigs with CBS's college sports coverage and the MSG TV network. Coach was signed by WWE in October 1999 and debuted on the December 23, 1999 edition of Smackdown. He was discovered by WWE a few months earlier when he was a sports reporter for the Kansas City, Missouri newspaper and a local station covering the tragic death of Owen Hart, who died on a pay-per-view hailing from Kansas City. Coachman appeared on Larry King Live along with Bret Hart and Jesse Ventura the night after Owen died. WWE was so impressed by his very fair work that they inquired him about joining. When they found out he had a college wrestling background and immense experience covering sports, he was a lock for the job. He was a normal interviewer, b-squad commentary type until he turned heel at SummerSlam 2003, assisting Eric Bischoff in a match against Shane McMahon. Coachman was given multiple chances to join the Raw commentary team, but Vince McMahon was largely unhappy with his performances. Most recently he was pinned to replace JBL on Smackdown's commentary team when JBL decided to return to in-ring wrestling. The turning point was when McMahon decided to officially dump Jim Ross and signed Coachman to a new, high-paying multiyear contract. Coach was involved in an angle on Raw's return show to the USA Network in October 2005 which saw Linda McMahon play heel for the first time and fire Jim Ross. Coach was to play a revolutionary role of a heel play-by-play man. Vince hated Coach's work so much that after the first month he attempted to pay UFC commentator Mike Goldberg $250,000 to no-show a UFC show and join WWE. Goldberg declined, so he, still dead set on not going back to Ross, threw a ton of money and a 5-year contract at former ECW commentator Joey Styles to quit his 6-figure advertising job in Atlanta to come in and head-up a three man team with himself, Coach, and Jerry Lawler. It was largely a disaster as Vince absolutely hated Styles' commentary style and continued to dislike Coach. Styles had a hard time adjusting to what Vince wanted. The word is it took 6 hours for them to get Styles' commentary the way they wanted it for the 2005 Tribute to the Troops show. Finally, Vince gave up on both Coach & Styles and put Ross & Lawler back together permanently in May 2006. Styles joined the re-launched ECW brand and Coach went back to being a heel figure on Raw. Many believe Coach had been quietly trying to get out of WWE for a few months now, knowing that he would never make it as a top commentator due to Vince's long-standing unhappiness with his work in that role.

Because most internet wrestling fans don't have 25G's to drop on a hooker? Exactly. And conversely: Why have we never heard of The Other Ashley Massaro before? She has nothing to do with wrestling and has done nothing newsowrthy, so why would we ever hear about her? Back during the Attitude Era, we weren't aware of all the other people in the world named "Steve Austin" either.

He jobbed to Kenny Dykstra. The reports said he came out to the Million Dollar Man music and used the Million Dollar Dream, but Kenny did the Piper/Hart-Austin/Hart spot where Dykstra pushed himself off the turnbuckle and flew backwards to pin him with the hold still applied.

Link it. I'm not seeing it.

The FBI never said it was her specifically. It was Rolling Stone who got the list, and said the "Ashley Massaro" listed was WWE's Ashley.