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Cincy/USF has been a crazy first quarter. 31-14 with 2:00 left in the first quarter. Cincinnati might just make a run to match Kansas' afternoon.

Will Mero add her to his list?

That was NOAH's call.

Why do networks still bother with this guy?

It's the last season with everyone on their current contracts.

Kelly did mention in a interview that Brooke skipped the tour for personal reasons, likely stemed from there. However, never count out the old standby excuse "She wouldn't fuck Batista".

Finlay would be awesome. It would be but I think they will likely keep Mysterio/Finlay going until at least Series and possibly beyond. With Knoble largely liked backstage as an agent, and him getting some recent TV time, Vickie getting sick of him and sending him to ECW to fued with Punk could work. I would happily approve of that although I'm not sure how we're supposed to buy Knoble as a threat after being squashed for weeks and failing to catch Hornswoggle in the weeks prior to the daddy angle revealed. Gibson/Punk had some tremendous matches a couple years ago.

Finlay would be awesome. It would be but I think they will likely keep Mysterio/Finlay going until at least Series and possibly beyond.

When was the last time WWE did a dog collar match if ever? They haven't but it was a ECW/WCW staple. More likely WWE would do a strap match. I'd just rather them not do Morrison/Punk at all again or even Burke/Punk. Ideally, they'd move someone over from SD as Punk's new nemesis.

Just throwing this out since we're already tossing around hypothetical SS cards Team McMahon (Vince, Kennedy, Mark Henry, Umaga and MVP) Vs Team Hunter (HHH, Kane, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy and Lashley) Lashley is supposed to return in december but I think he can be used in name for Survivor Series. He wouldn't even need to physically get involved if that is still a concern. I would build his spot as a mystery with the idea of someone who hates McMahon being in that spot. That obviously would allow WWE to hint/rumor at numerous names since so many people hate Vince. Lashley return also allows him to chase down Kennedy to get his revenge. If they don't use Lashley, they can slide DH Smith in there and blatantly say he hates Vince for what he did to his uncle. Henry is in line for Hunter's next duck in the line, so use this to build that up. Kane also has issues with Henry. Matt and Jeff have issues with MVP and Kennedy, respectively. Umaga has been McMahon's bully for awhile and that would continue here. If McMahon doesn't actually get involved in the match itself, you can slide BDV or Khali into it. Team Mysterio (Rey, Kendrick, London, Palumbo and Balls) Vs Team Finlay (Finlay, Murdoch, Cade, The Miz and Knoble) Just a chance to extend the Finlay-Mysterio feud, toss in the Miz/Balls deal with Kelly on the sidelines, Londrick/Redneck Crew. Knoble is getting quasi push as is Palumbo) Single Fall Rules Beth, Victoria, Jillian, Melina and Layla Vs Mickie, Torrie, Maria, Kelly and Michelle No need for multiple eliminations. Just an excuse to extend whatever program Beth will be doing (likely Mickie). WWE Title Anything Goes Shawn Michaels Vs Randy Orton The stip is to negate the DQ from last month and these guys work better in brawls. Who knows if they actually revisit Montreal but it's likely. If Edge doesn't return by chainsawing the ring/cage, I'd be really let down. Although, logically, he should go after Kane first. ECW Title CM Punk Vs John Morrison I don't want this but I just expect WWE to extend this even further, perhaps with a definitive gimmick. A part of me would really like to see WWE bring back the dog collar gimmick.

I have never seen any of the Halloween movies. Am I really missing anything?

Think there is any chance they decided to bring him back next week with the (intended) spike in ratings with DX and Austin "returning"? In theory, it makes sense to assume by WWE/USA thinking that they'll have a larger viewership next week and that bringing Jericho back then would add more excitement for the future shows?

It is. That was established when he was Thorn's quasi-squash a few weeks ago.

I can't remember the last time a "world" champion worked with a complete jobber. I like it.

Dreamer as Heyman is pretty funny. Nunzio in a extreme rules match is odd. Kudos for the cell phone spot.

I approve of Burke thoroughly dominating Wang in a solid opener that really put over Burke.

That's a bad hit for Nigel. ROH will be fine since the focus for this weekend is devoted to Misawa and the shows that follow already have enough going for it but it's still a bummer to see Nigel get knocked with this after such a long chase to the title.

Elam, you motherfucker.

McMahon hates DX and Regal realized that after he praised the idea of DX return, creating an awkward "Oh, right" moment.

Now we're supposed to expect Jericho to return next week since people will obviously tune in to see ratings machine, Steve Austin.

USA gives extensions if they exchange promotion or can promise a spike in ratings.

They can go up to 10 minutes over...maybe more if WWE asks.

"Maybe Tom Hanks with the aids" begs to differ.

I laughed at the Hanks comment.

I like Jeff just flying at the end, not even bothering to stand and pose for the swanton as usual.