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He's probably a 26 time champion or so but WCW/WWE/NWA don't recognize some reigns for various reasons (Only changed that night to avoid riots, or to send the crowd home happy with having the home town wrestler winning the belt).

Starts off good, then goes downhill...

Mike and Mad Dog on WFAN were having a discussion on which players were better than Beltran, kinda interesting. They came up with Better: Bonds, A-Rod, Guerrero, Pujols, Jeter, Manny, Helton, Tejada On par with him Edmonds Thome Rolen about one or two more on the bubble.

Off the court, on TV Doug and Jackie Christie could showcase their unusual marriage in a reality series. By Martin McNeal and Rachel Leibrock -- Bee Staff Writers Published 2:15 am PST Wednesday, January 5, 2005 It's said that truth can be stranger than fiction, so local curiosity seekers may not be surprised that Sacramento Kings guard Doug Christie and his wife, Jackie, may land in the expanding world of reality television. The couple's marriage may be unique in the world of professional sports in that Jackie is rarely far from her well-traveled husband's side, even during a brawl with the rival Los Angeles Lakers. The Christies say they plan to reveal considerably more about their relationship, family and way of life in a proposed reality television show on pop music network VH1. A deal between the Christies and the network is not final, but talks are progressing, both sides confirmed. Jackie Christie said a friend from another network initially contacted her last summer about the project. "After Doug and I talked about it, we decided to do it," she said. "They started filming a practice part of it in December, and they'll start filming the actual part of it on January 11th." Jackie Christie said clearance has been received from the National Basketball Association. The VH1 crews, she said, are expected to be with their family for a few months. Vanessa Reyes, a spokeswoman in VH1's Los Angeles office, said Tuesday that a deal with the Christies is still in the "developmental stage - nothing has been finalized." Plus, until a contract is signed, she added, the show is "not a guarantee." "So many of these things fall through - that's just the way the industry works," Reyes said. If the Christies do make it to the small screen, their show will join a legion of such shows that began flooding the airwaves after the success of the pioneering "Survivor." Seemingly every network has at least one reality-based show, from Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" on NBC to Fox's ode to the decline of Western civilization, "Who's Your Daddy." VH1 and sister station MTV have created something of a cottage industry with reality shows centered around those who are stars, almost famous or certifiably washed-up. MTV kicked off the trend in 2002 with "The Osbournes," based on rocker Ozzy Osbourne's life with wife Sharon and their kids. The half-hour show became an unlikely hit - pulling in some of the network's best ratings to date - for the way it chronicled the family's remarkably mundane home life. MTV also had ratings success with - and made bona fide stars of - Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson ("Newlyweds"), Jessica's little sis, Ashlee ("The Ashlee Simpson Show"), and Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro ("Till Death Do Us Part"). VH1 is about to launch its fourth season of "The Surreal Life," which takes C-and-D-list celebs and houses them under the same roof for some wacky, only-in-Hollywood fun. Reyes would not comment on any details of the proposed Christie show, including how much the couple could be paid, how many episodes might be commissioned, or why a relatively unknown couple - unfamiliar at least to those who don't follow the Kings or the NBA - would be chosen to star in their own reality TV show. Doug Christie's relationship and unusually open commitment to his wife often garners more attention than his on-court performance. While playing or even sitting on the bench, he signals to her and his family throughout games with a series of gestures, punctuated by raising his left arm. After nearly every game his wife attends, Christie waits for her to come out of the stands and they walk off the floor together. When he was ejected in a recent game against the Miami Heat at Arco Arena, cameras following his walk to the locker room saw him accompanied through the tunnel by his wife, who had hurried down to meet him. Jackie Christie travels to a number of Kings games on the team plane. During an October 2002 exhibition game when a fight erupted between Christie and the Lakers' Rick Fox in a tunnel at Staples Center, she was among the first to rush to her husband's defense. Such constant contact between a male professional athlete and his wife or companion is extremely rare, and therein lies the curiosity, fascination, and even disdain and ridicule by others regarding the Christies' relationship. Jackie Christie said she hopes to change misperceptions through the TV show. "I think it was more or less because we can get a positive message out there," she said. "There has been a lot of negative publicity and a lot of misperceptions and misunderstandings about our relationship. "We want people to know it's cool to be committed and respectful of yourself and your family. We're just happy together the way we do it, and a lot of people misunderstand that and think that he's an athlete and he should act this way or that way." Elayne Rapping, professor of American Studies at the University of Buffalo and author of several books on media and pop culture, has an inkling of why VH1 finds the Christies attractive. "They'll take a chance on people whose personalities seem to be somewhat outrageous or have a quality of drama," Rapping said. Jackie Christie's reputation as a protective, stand-by-her-man wife, unafraid to speak her mind, is a potential ratings bonanza, Rapping said. The professor added that she had not heard of the Christies - although she was aware of the Kings - prior to a call from a reporter Tuesday. But no matter. Ozzy Osbourne was more of a niche artist, popular primarily with heavy-metal fans, before "The Osbournes" debuted, Rapping pointed out. Doug Christie said he doesn't expect a reality show to make him an Hollywood idol. "I'm a hooper," he said. "That's what I do. Other than that I just hang out with the kids." The Christies have two daughters, Ta'kari and Chantel, and son Douglas Jr. Doug Christie has a skill and flair for designing men's clothes and this season has been sporting some of his original outfits. He said there'll be no acting on his part if the television series is made. "I'm going to get on there and just be me. So if you want to see me, then that's cool. "It might be boring, it might not."

Taz vs. Tajiri at HeatWave (I believe) when he went to get the barbwire and the camera man wouldn't show the action close. For a second I thought Taz was going a little outta the script.

I'd say Benoit and Eddy are the clear winners, for switching promotions, and maybe Chris Jericho. Dean Malenko was probably worse off, same with Saturn. *should say which former WCW WRESTLER

Odalis Perez resigns with Dodgers

Not likely. He feel off terribly and he's not that well liked (Which factors in some). But his first few seasons were incredible (Especially Dwight's second season).

Jim Rice Stats Won 1 MVP and finished top 5, 5 times Lead the League in HR 3 Times Slugging Percentage 2 Times Total Bases 4 Times 4 Years of 35+ HR, 8years of 100 Rbis, 5 years of slugging over .550

I wasn't aroundwhen he played, but everyone that's talked about him said he was the most dominate offensive player for atleast 5-6years. Plus his numbers are tremendous considering the era.

Jim Rice should be in.

Basically. In August there were teams/fans counting San Diego as a "Weak game on the schedule"

Specifically the NFC East vs. AFC West puts some really rare/interesting match ups (Though not particularly good teams now Raiders vs. Dallas seems pretty cool, for example) There's a few listed that have me intrigued, anyway.

The Pats better have Ty Law healthy or the Pats might lose to the Colts in two weeks

"NOW YOU MUST FACE THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE" "LET'S GET ROWDY" "I'LL SMASH HOGAN WITH MY MACHO MADNESS" "I'LL CROWN ALL OF YA" Animal screams something inaudible....

Who won? Who lost? My lips are sealed. Hahaha yes.

Just buy one of them Coliseum Home Videos. Gene Okerlund or Sean Mooney would be behind those monitors and say "Before we start, here's some of our LITTLE action" or whatever bullshiit. I used to love the old NWA promos before their tapes. Those were great. Promoting The Great American Bash Tour, Wargames, Starcade (TRUE GRITT) and all that shiit. Classic.

Yeah I can't be sure, but it looks like all of them or close to it cause it was well over 15, I'm pretty sure of that.

Well WWE recognized him when he first came in, and WCW is defunct so what they recognize is irrelevant.

New Jack's Shoot is great

No. Austin had the charisma that could relate with everyone.

I don't know if you can find it, but the 1997 PWI Alamanac had all the results.

I remember Bobby Hennan came to Hogan's dressing room at SummerSlam 1991 with the World Title telling him the Real World Champion was coming and Hogan slammed the door in his face(Never saw Hogan though). Great TV.

Jim Cornette just annoys me for whatever reason.

I'd be a little concerned about signing Ordonez considering Scott Boras doesn't want teams to watch his workout. If he's healthy what's the problem? Seems strange.