Guest Angle-plex Report post Posted April 1, 2003 GUEST COLUMN: "WWE WORKER" SENDS ALONG HIS IMPASSIONED TAKE ON WRESTLEMANIA by Various Writers 4/1/2003 3:26:00 PM Note: The following column was sent to the site by someone who told us that he is a very frustrated, current WWE wrestler. He said that he did not want to reveal his name to us, for obvious reasons. I made the decision to run the column because the things said in this column completely echo things that many WWE wrestlers have told me in the last week or two. So, even if this isn't a current WWE wrestler (and I am not saying it is or isn't since I have no way to corroborate it), I can tell you that there are a number of current WWE wrestlers who feel the same way as the writer of this column does. So, whoever Willie is, I can tell you that what he writes in this column definitely reflects the feelings of many WWE wrestlers right now. --- Dave Scherer Never did I think I'd sit down and pen a column for 1Wrestling about my frustrations and concerns regarding the current WWE product. However, it's not like I have an open forum to do so. I can't exactly can go and post a column on their website talking about all the things they are doing wrong right now. There have been several times when I have wanted to contact Dave Scherer and ask him to let me write an anonymous column in the past, but I never got the balls to do it. But after sitting in the locker room this past Sunday at WrestleMania watching it on the monitors, when I should have been somehow factored into the event, watching my peers perform in front of such an amazing live crowd; I've decided it's time that I spoke my mind. Now I'm not going to say who I am, I mean, that would be career suicide. I'll just pen this column as "Willie The Worker." So, let me get this straight. I'm good enough to be on the road with WWE for almost 300 days a year, busting my ass and being away from my family, but I'm not good enough to be a part of their biggest show of the year? They couldn't even throw me a backstage interview or a run-in? Get real. I've been with that company for many years now and I'd like to think that I'm of at least some value to the company. Well, at least I thought I was. However, given the fact that they found spots for Nathan Jones, Albert and the Miller Lite Cat Fight Girls but not myself or many other deserving wrestlers boggles my mind. Now I have nothing against Albert. Matt is a real nice guy and has always been cool with me. But come on already. How many times are they going to try with this guy? They have been trying to push him down the throats of our fans for years now and he's just not connecting with the crowd. But he continues to get chance after chance because he's a huge guy and Vince is a mark for big guys. I dare to say that they probably sold more merchandise of me at WrestleMania on Sunday than Albert has even drawn for the company in all the years he's been there. Don't even get me started on Nathan Jones. The guy is a putz. He's the joke of the locker room. Well, maybe the joke is on myself and all the other guys that have busted our asses for the company throughout the years because he had a WrestleMania spot and we didn't. This is what really makes me hot. What dues has this guy ever paid? All he's done since being here has been to hurt guys in dark matches and mess up moves. But yeah, let's give him one of the WrestleMania paydays that are available when it could have gone to at least thirty other more deserving guys that I can think of off the top of my head, myself very much included. They didn't have enough time on the PPV for Kane, who's been with the company for many years, and RVD, who's without a doubt one of the most over performers we have. But yeah, let's give the Miller Lite Cat Fight Girls ten minutes to go out there and hit each other with the worst pillow shots I've ever seen in my entire life. The Miller Lite girls made the show and Kane and RVD didn't? Yeah, that makes a boat load of sense. What's my point of this column? Heck, I don't even have a point. I'm just so frustrated and hot right now. I guess I just wanted to let the readers know how it feels to be someone that has busted their ass for WWE for many years and then is not even factored into their biggest show of the year. I felt like a jabronie sitting backstage watching all the boys work one of the biggest shows we ever had, knowing that I should have been out there contributing to the great show they had. Instead, guys like Albert and Nathan Jones were out there instead, stinking the building up. Those guys couldn't lace up my boots. Yup, that's Vince for ya. Sincerely, "Willie The Worker" Credit 1wrestling.com. I doubt a real WWE star sent this in, but it wouldn't surprise me if that's how a lot of the guys feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted April 1, 2003 I laughed at the "worst pillow shots I've ever seen in my entire life" line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest candie45 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 It sounds too smarkish to me.. but it's oh so true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 I also think its a fake. But, for some strange reason, I'm getting a Test vibe from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Eagan469 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Willie The Worker Bill DeMott Billy Gunn William Regal (what other "Bill"s am I forgetting) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 1, 2003 I laughed at the "worst pillow shots I've ever seen in my entire life" line. I read that and thought you were talking about Storm's punches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 It sounds fake, but if it's anyone, it's someone from Smackdown. For one thing, Albert and Jones are two specific examples, with Jones being "the joke of our locker room" Kane is mentioned in passing, as Kane is on Raw. For some reason, I could see someone like Jamie Noble or Crash Holly writing this. Nobody suspects them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest candie45 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Oops, I accidently pressed quote instead of edit... Annnyway.. But if I had to guess, it's probably like Al Snow or Hardcore Holly (is he injured?). I originally thought Lance Storm, but I realized he was on Heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 1, 2003 It's probably Heyman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SP-1 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 My first thought was RVD . . . but it could very likely be a mark. More likely, I would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Eagan469 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Why don't we all copy and paste it to WWE.com feedback - see what they think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Human Fly Report post Posted April 1, 2003 This guy said he has sold a lot of merchandise though. Even at Wrestlemania. I haven't been to a show in a while, but who is a worker who has been with the company for a while, moves a lot of merchandise, and didn't have a match. The first name that popped into my head was Jeff Hardy, but he's not on Smackdown, so maybe that DQs him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Angle-plex Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Well "he" says he's been with the company many years now, so I don't know who it could be. I was thinking it could be Test, Jeff Hardy, or Goldust while reading it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest notJames Report post Posted April 1, 2003 It's probably Heyman. That's what I was thinking. Or maybe it was a top tier guy disguised as a lowcarder in order to stir shit in the Smarkpot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Human Fly Report post Posted April 1, 2003 He also sounds bitter about Vince being a mark for big guys, and I doubt Test would write an article like that, because he has gotten even more chances than Albert at getting over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nWoScorpion Report post Posted April 1, 2003 who said he was on Smackdown? Just cause he ragged on Jones doesn't mean he's from SD (atleast not anymore). And if someone wrote this, they had to have good writing skills, which probably eliminates Jeff Hardy, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted April 1, 2003 I don't think its Test. I doubt he cares that much for the business to write in that. I would guess it was Christian who sent that in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plushy Al Logan Report post Posted April 1, 2003 This guy said he has sold a lot of merchandise though. Even at Wrestlemania. I haven't been to a show in a while, but who is a worker who has been with the company for a while, moves a lot of merchandise, and didn't have a match. The first name that popped into my head was Jeff Hardy, but he's not on Smackdown, so maybe that DQs him. I was also thinking Jeff. Other suspects: Booker Y2J Lance Storm Maven (It's a longshot, but anything is possible in the WWF errrr.......... E!) Tommy Dreamer RVD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patty O'Green 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 I thought it might be Christian, Test or Jeff Hardy. That is if its even real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SP-1 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Christian DOES make a bit of sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Well, it looks like a fromer ECW guy who spends on-air time with the SmackDown roster and helps to push a lot of merch who was excluded from Mania and has ties to people like RVD who were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Electrifyer Report post Posted April 1, 2003 I was thinking it could be Test, Jeff Hardy, or Goldust while reading it though. Now that I think about it more, Goldust stands out as most likely to write that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Eagan469 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Well, it looks like a fromer ECW guy who spends on-air time with the SmackDown roster and helps to push a lot of merch who was excluded from Mania and has ties to people like RVD who were. Tajiri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Human Fly Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Tajiri is a good guess, but what kind of merchandise would he have moved at Wrestlemania? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest candie45 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 This guy said he has sold a lot of merchandise though. Even at Wrestlemania. I haven't been to a show in a while, but who is a worker who has been with the company for a while, moves a lot of merchandise, and didn't have a match. The first name that popped into my head was Jeff Hardy, but he's not on Smackdown, so maybe that DQs him. He said he sold more merchandise than Albert... that could mean like 10 shirts. Jeff would make great sense if he actually gave a shit. Christian and Goldust are good ones to the people that pointed them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nWoScorpion Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Plus hes nothing more then a curtain jerker and does he even HAVE merchandise?!?! My guess is Goldust, but he doesnt have that big of merchandise pushing like ME'ers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oldschoolwrestling Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Hurricane. He's been selling a lot of merchandise, is a small man and is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest candie45 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Hurricane. He's been selling a lot of merchandise, is a small man and is over. Ooh... good one. Plus he's on the internet scene with his website and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Human Fly Report post Posted April 1, 2003 Hurricane also has ties to Smackdown with who he is tight with, and he came over from there about 6 months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuna_Firerose 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2003 And if someone wrote this, they had to have good writing skills, which probably eliminates Jeff Hardy, lol A theory I have: Most people who aren't good talkers are good writers, and vice versa. Considering Jeff writes poetry and songs, even if they may be a bit strange, one would assume he has excellent writing skills. My votes, if it's real, goes to Christian, Jeff, Hurricane, or someone else who is over, but ignored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
