Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted February 3, 2003 This week, Barry "B2" Buchanan joined the No Holds Barred radio show and here are the highlights. Bull said he asked for his release from the WWE to pursue other options. He said he has no regrets as he spent 7 great years with WWE. He thanked Jim Ross and Vince McMahon but said it was Jim Cornette who gave him his first shot. The WWE gave him the chance to visit places he never thought he would never see. Bull said his greatest times with the company were with The Right To Censor Group. Steven Richards, Val Venus, The Goodfather and himself had tremendous heat. He was also comfortable with his role with John Cena. He called Cena the next big talent, comparing him with Chris Jericho. He said it was his idea to add "Boo Yah" after Cena's raps. He said even with the WWE attendances down, the moral in the back is still up. Bull said the boys know they have the greatest job in the world. Bull likes to wrestle in smaller packed venues than large arenas half full. He said better times are on the horizon with Austin and The Rock on the way back. Bull also said Goldberg in the future could be huge. He spoke a lot about competition, saying there is a friendly rivalry between Raw and Smackdown. He said he hopes NWA-TNA does well as it will only make WWE better. He said no competition will compare to Raw versus Nitro. Bull always keeps his options open but did mention he would love to perform in Japan. He has always wanted to work there. Recap by George Farmer credit: 411wrestling.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sakura Report post Posted February 3, 2003 Well that contradicts Konnan. Though maybe it's because Bull worked on SD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IB2BLACK Report post Posted February 3, 2003 He asked for his release? Are you kidding me, he gave up a "guaranteed" paycheck to pursue other options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheArchiteck Report post Posted February 3, 2003 Good luck 2 him in the future, I liked his former B2 role. Hmmm......I wonder if he really asked for a release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted February 3, 2003 Well, that brings a question to mind though. I was just starting to dig B2 as Cena's hip hop sidekick, when Redd Dogg surpassed him for that role. So what does everyone think? Who's better? B2......or......The NOTORIOUS D.O.G ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IB2BLACK Report post Posted February 3, 2003 D.O.G. , because he better fits the gimmick. Isn't B2 a country boy from georgia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AndrewTS Report post Posted February 3, 2003 D.O.G. , because he better fits the gimmick. Isn't B2 a country boy from georgia? Yeah, but I saw his WWE.com bio, and it said that even though he is, he likes rap. It probably is true, and that's how he got given the role with Cena in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2003 Bull said he asked for his release from the WWE to pursue other options. What the hell could those options be? NWA:TNA? If that is it, I ask why. Giving up a guaranteed job making 6 figures sounds pretty idiotic to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TonyJaymzReloaded Report post Posted February 4, 2003 maybe he likes wrestling, and wanted a chance to wretsle more matches. I respect the guy for giving up money like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DarthLordOfWrestling Report post Posted February 4, 2003 I'm glad B2 is gone. He gimmic sucked. He was getting this hoss push. He beat Rikishi. He had no talent. He shouldn't be in this buisness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redneckBEBE Report post Posted February 4, 2003 Maybe he's a horrible, horrible wrestler who had a job because J.R. thought it was neat-o when he would spring off the top rope and do a clothesline? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest art_vandelay Report post Posted February 4, 2003 Maybe he's a horrible, horrible wrestler who had a job because J.R. thought it was neat-o when he would spring off the top rope and do a clothesline? Agreed. I mean, come on! Why the fuck would ANYBODY ask to be released from doing "the greatest job in the world"? Bull is Bull-shitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest subliminal_animal Report post Posted February 5, 2003 Well that contradicts Konnan. Though maybe it's because Bull worked on SD. What'd Konnan say about anything? And I'm torn. I'd think if someone would lie and say they asked for a release, they'd be talking shit about the company. If he has nothing but good things to say about the WWE, why would he say that? Either way, I'll miss the big guy and really hope he lands on his feet and sees good fortune in whatever he decides to pursue next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Slapnuts00 Report post Posted February 5, 2003 I have a feeling he was asked to ask for his release. Usually that's what's best for all parties. I wish Buchannan luck. I never thought he was so horrible. I remember when I went to Backlash 2000 the only bad match (Bossman/Bull vs. APA) was made interesting by Bull's agile moves. It was impressive watching him springboard into legdrops and such. Plus I thought BOOYAH! was funny. Cena supposed to be a cornball and not a serious heel, so Bull's clueless persona fits it better than Redd Dawg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest welshjerichomark Report post Posted February 5, 2003 i always thought bull was an above-average big guy. i'll miss him, i thought his gimmick was cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Michael Joel Benoit Report post Posted February 5, 2003 Bull seems pretty optistimistic about the WWE's future. I also agreed with him about that whether or not NWA: TNA or any other wrestling company has what it takes to go head-to-head with the WWE, it just won't make up with the ledgendary WCW vs. WWF Monday Night Wars feud. Man, do I miss those days. Good luck to him in the future though. I don't wish bad luck on any wrestler, good worker or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest saturnmark4life Report post Posted February 5, 2003 I wish bad luck (not death. Well not quite) on scott steiner, x pac, hhh, shawn michaels, scott hall and nash but i think that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuna_Firerose 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2003 I wish bad luck (not death. Well not quite) on scott steiner, x pac, hhh, shawn michaels, scott hall and nash but i think that's about it. Curse you to JR's hell. Just curious....Why do most workers head to Japan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecha Mummy 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2003 He gimmic sucked. I'll pardon you on the poor spelling, but I disagree. I thought the idea of Ghetto Bull Buchanan was hilarious in its ridiculousness. He was getting this hoss push. What the hell are you talking about? B2 was a LACKEY, for god's sake! They didn't put him over like Brock or Batitsta, he was just Bull Buchanan, lackey to the midcarders! He beat Rikishi. And thank god for that. Bull may not be good, but he's better than Rikishi, and Rikishi won't go away. He had no talent. NO talent? He wasn't good, but for a big man he was pretty agile. He shouldn't be in this business. Thank god we have people who frequent message boards to tell us who should be in the wrestling business and who shouldn't. I wish him good luck in the indies, and he seems to be very optimistic about the future, which I'm grateful to see. It's too bad he got replaced by Redd Dogg, because B2 was a lot funnier to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
