Just John

ESPN is now saying the deal with the Rockets (the one in KAM's article) is likely to be final, provided the Bobcats don't take Cato, Mobley, or Howard in the expansion draft. The Rockets would also probably get Tyronn Lue and Andrew Declerq if the trade goes down.

Some people on other boards (and I have seen a couple here) act like he's carrying the Raw roster and is better than most people there. Others lavishly praise his matches with Taker or HHH as "good to great." In reality, the Taker match sucked and the HHH match was a typical Raw ME.

Any match between Eddie and Edge DDP vs. Goldberg

Then put it on a "Best Carry Jobs Ever" DVD... or a Test DVD (imagine the sales).

After reading that article, I think the Clippers deal would be the best for the Magic. However, I still want to see T-Mac in Houston. And the trade cited in the article is definitely not as bad for Orlando as the author makes it look. The Pacers deal is far worse and the Suns deal isn't much better.

No way. Without the spot where Test gets stuck in the ropes for 2 minutes and Eddie falls on his ass trying to get Test out, this match is worthless... and you know they won't show that. It wasn't terrible, but it shouldn't go on a DVD that's supposed to show Eddie's best work.

Working as a tag team was the best thing for Edge and Christian. As single wrestlers, they need to be carried to great matches.

Houston will probably give away a couple bench players and/or draft picks as well. T-Mac + Yao = Bright future for Rocket Fans

Ric Flair. Now, Flair's work in the 80's and early 90's deserves all the praise it gets, but I'm talking about Flair now. Everyone has acted like he's doing the same stuff he did 15 years ago. Flair is so washed up it isn't funny. I can think of maybe 1 or 2 good matches he's had since joining WWE. I respect him for going out there and wrestling in his 50's, but he's definitely not one of the best workers on Raw.

I agree with the "fire Stuart Scott" sentiments. After one of the NBA Finals games, he was interviewing Rasheed and Ben Wallace and said one of the most idiotic things I've ever heard. It was something like "I'm standing here with the Wallace brothers... Well, they're not really brothers, but they are bruthas, if you know what I mean." I wanted to punch him.

If Kobe stays in LA, he'll be playing for their other team. I'm pretty sure he'll wind up in Memphis, though. I have no idea why Houston would even consider giving Cato, Mobley, or Francis to LA. We have to keep either Francis or Mobley, and unless we get Kobe, there's absolutely no reason to look at LA. Shaq is worthless to Houston since we already have Yao, and no one else on the Lakers' roster is worth a damn. I don't think Shaq would fit in with the fast-paced Mavs. He'd be worn out 3 minutes into every game. Dallas can't exactly switch to half court game either because they have no defense.

While I love the prospect of T-Mac and Yao, that would be a terrible trade. Francis, Mo Taylor and a draft pick, maybe. Houston would be stupid to give 2 of their best defenders and 2 of their top scorers for 1 guy. I'd try to trade Mobley and maybe Cato, a bench player or two, and a draft pick for McGrady. Then just move Francis to the 2-guard spot where he belongs and you have a pretty scary looking line up. The Suns could use anyone at this point, but giving up Amare AND Marion? The Suns shouldn't take that deal.

Ever since the advent of promos, certain wrestlers have had trademark words or lines that they try to include in most promos. Sayings like "Whatcha gonna do, when Hulkamania runs wild on you," "And that's the bottom line," and "Do you smell what the Rock is cooking" were wildly successful. Unfortunately, some wrestlers experimented with new phrases that weren't so popular and were quickly abandoned. Some continued to use their horrible lines. What are you're thoughts on the worst catchphrases ever? Shawn Michaels - "Neeeeeeeew world heavyweight champion" Sting - "It's showtime" Rock - "Shut up juice"

The bookers will get lazy and have Lita fall off the stage and miscarriage. Although, I want WWE to go with an abortion angle, just for sheer offensiveness and wrestlecrap value. They could have Matt vs. Kane in a coat hanger on a pole match.

(Mallrats) Kid #1: It's a schooner. Willam: You dumb bastard. That's not a schooner, it's a sailboat! Kid #2 : A schooner is a sailboat, stupid head. Willam: You know what? There is no Easter bunny! Over there, that's just a guy in a suit! Brandi: 2nd suitor... If we were making whoopie Brodie: Whoopie? What's that? Brandi: Um... If we were being intimate Brodie: You mean like fucking? (Dogma) Serendipity: The real essence of woman is between her legs *lifts up her dress toward Becky* and as you can see, I lack definition. Jay (off camera): No fair, they're gettin' a free show. (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) Jay: But don't they kick you out if you don't make with the head? Carlin: Sure... if ya don't make with the head. Jay: This guy'll suck your dick off if you let us go. Guard: Contrary to what you may have heard, not everyone in Hollywood is gay. Jay: Ok, he'll suck my dick off while you watch and jerk off. Guard: Alright, but make it fast... and sexy. (To Bob) And when he's finished, you have to say "ooooh what a lovely tea party." Shaka: ... and then I say cut and I get the fuck back to my trailer where I got more white girls than the first lifeboat on the Titantic, and they all want a special part in my movies.

Frigid Soul: That's brilliant. I'm glad I was wrong about the Finals. The Pistons just ran over and outplayed LA in every aspect of the game. Now, everyone on TSM can take comfort in the fact that Malone will not win a championship.

Well, even though I didn't read spoilers, I have good reason to believe that the CW title goes back to a real wrestler. I'm kinda interested in seeing Luther wrestle, even if it's a jobber squash. Tag main event should be ok.

Not anymore. Unless a different station picked him up.

Another question: Do Malone and Payton retire if the Lakers lose, or do they stick around for another year?

Chris Jericho 98 was probably my favorite heel ever. The whole Slamboree thing was great. Jericho as the ring announcer was some of his best mic work. Some other great Jericho moments: - 1004 holds reading - Harrassing Prince Iaukea about his weight - Collecting trophies from defeated opponents - Making up names for everyone - Trying to do Goldberg's entrance, only to get lost backstage

For what it's worth, I liked Impact more than SD this week. The X division guys brought the cool offense as they did last week. Not as good as last week's show, but still entertaining. Now I've only watched TNA for 2 weeks, so correct me if I'm wrong. It seems like having AJ Styles face Dallas is a waste of Styles' talent. AJ Styles vs. Kid Kash... now that's a match I want to see.

Detroit's defense continues to impress me. The Lakers showed no heart or hustle on the court tonight and the Pistons just ran them over. I want to see the look on Karl Malone's face if they don't win the championship.

Watch Chris Benoit do a German in WCW, then watch him or Angle do one in WWE. In WWE, the suplexer doesn't actually bridge back or hold on to the opponent. They basically just throw the victim so he can land on his back. Even when they do rolling Germans, the opponent usually lands more on his back. Hardcore Holly used to do that as a finisher, I think.

That's because moves with high potential for neck injury are banned. When will WWE figure out that superstar injuries are due to the 4 day a week schedule, not the moves they do?

Actually it was Coach shilling "Big Nasty" for Kevin Nash. That was back when everyone hated Coach.