BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 Undertaker vs. Vince McMahon in a "Buried Alive Match" and Triple H vs. Goldberg in a World Title rematch are slated as top matches at Survivor Series... Eddie Guerrero told WWE.com that Smackdown in El Paso, Tex. last week was a career highlight. "It is indescribably, especially (going) from where I was two years ago [addicted to drugs] to this. I would have never imagined this again. You've got to be grateful and thankful to the Lord that I got a second chance just to start working again"... | Despite rumors floating out there, sources say Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn do not have any inclination to replace Ross on Raw with Coachman. Although McMahon wishes Ross were more photogenic, Ross is considered so good in every other facet much more important to selling storyline and matches, that it's not a big concern for McMahon. Dunn is said to also be a fan of Ross's announcing. "Ross's sincerity is the measuring stick for all other announcers," says one WWE source. "You can't fake it or create it, as Coachman showed. Cole is coming along, but he used to have trouble with that, too." It is worth noting, though, that when Coachman guest hosts Raw, there tend to be a few more on-camera appearances by announcers during the show compared to when Ross hosts the show... One of the reasons some of the non-wrestling TV characters have been featured on house shows lately is a direct response to Ross expressing concern to McMahon about the situation. Ross is in charge of booking house show line-ups and thus drops in attendance reflected poorly on him. Apparently McMahon took the suggestion to heart and agreed that some of the non-wrestling characters featured on TV needed to go to house shows. Vince himself, along with Steve Austin, Eric Bischoff, and to a lesser extent Stephanie McMahon have made recent house show appearances... Regarding the pushes of Shane and Stephanie McMahon, the backstage feeling is a mix of resignation and frustration. "They're always going to be there," says one WWE insider. "Promoters have a blind spot for their kids, and the best thing to do is just accept it and move on. It's Vince's ball to play with." Adds another source: "I don't know of one instance anywhere where the boss's kid was pushed the most and it was good for the company"... The advance ticket sales for the 9/20 MSG house show are as bad as they've ever been. The main event is Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle vs. Big Show vs. Undertaker, but ads otherwise don't mention any other wrestlers, but do prominently mention Vince and Steph... Ernest Miller has been taken off of Velocity as a color commentator, but is going to return to WWE in either a wrestler or manager role... Summerslam drew 16,113 paid for over $700,000 in ticket revenue... Last Tuesday during the stockholder conference call, Linda McMahon acknowledged that WWE is looking at marketing old WWE footage without violating their restricted use of the WWF letters. WWE has also acquired the AWA and ECW video libraries in the past couple of years... Goldberg talked the Raw writers out of having him squash Test in a match that was scheduled for the Aug. 25 Raw. Goldberg made it known that he felt he should sell the Evolution attack from the night before rather than wrestling on the show... The backstage feeling on Goldberg and Triple H among wrestlers is that there isn't a favorite. "It's a case of pick your poison," says one wrestler. Triple H has heat because he's seen as aloof and privileged, and lately that's been made worse because he, Kevin Nash, and Shawn Michaels have basically reformed the Kliq backstage and don't associate much with others. Meanwhile, Goldberg isn't any better. He keeps to himself backstage. Says one WWE wrestler: "He's not all the way smart. He's not with it yet. He thinks he's as good as he needs to be, as if there's no room for improvement. He stays to himself and has no respect for the business." In the ring, everyone prefers Hunter over Goldberg. "Everybody says everything Goldberg does in the ring is overwhelming. He doesn't have a soft touch at all. You have to really be careful in there with him." Also, Goldberg doesn't work many house shows, which would seem to cause wrestlers to want to see Hunter keep the title because their pay depends on house show attendance, and in general World Title matches help attendance. However, Hunter has been hurt so much lately that it's not a given he'll be healthy enough to work house shows. In other words, the WWE crew considers it a no-win situation regarding the debate of whether Hunter or Goldberg should be WWE Champion. Considering the announced stips for Unforgiven, it appears to be a foregone conclusion that Hunter will keep the title until then, and then drop it to Goldberg for a while. Rob Van Dam, often cited as the most over alternative to Goldberg and Hunter as far as the top slot is concerned, has buried himself so deep to Vince McMahon in his time with WWE that it's unlikely he'll ever be given a true top tier push. He gives off an arrogant attitude that he's the best there is, according to some wrestlers, and he has rubbed Vince the wrong way with his overly confident attitude. The feeling is he's so weak and one-dimensional behind the mic and so locked into his one style in the ring that he's not top tier material...Jerry Lawler pinned Triple H in a tag match in Memphis, Tenn. on Aug. 29... The plan now is to work toward a Triple H babyface turn later this year, leaving Evolution in the hands of Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and perhaps one or two new members (Maven?)... Regarding Shane McMahon, one veteran wrestler says: "Shane wants so bad to be one of the boys and will try anything to gain their acceptance. It will never happen"... The movie trailer for "The Rundown" starring The Rock includes the note: "In association with WWE Films"... Phil Mushnick mentioned in his New York Post column that Bran Bosworth, a new TBS college football studio analyst, doesn't list his XFL experience as a "vulgar, trash-talking TV commentator" on his resume... Jon Dalton, a contestant on the new CBS Survivor season starting this month, listed Pro Wrestling Torch as his favorite publication in his CBS.com bio. Dalton at one time was an assistant to Roddy Piper and was involved in a car accident with Piper. Dalton, known as Johnny Fairplay, has also promoted indy wrestling events and is well-known in certain circles of wrestlers. He is expected to be one of this season's most obnoxious contestants... -torch So, it looks like HHH is giving Goldberg the belt until the next ppv where he will win it right back, just like he did with HBK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted September 2, 2003 He'll be a married man then - he'll be changed! Or maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 If Ross is the measuring stick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IB2BLACK Report post Posted September 2, 2003 The backstage feeling on Goldberg and Triple H among wrestlers is that there isn't a favorite. "It's a case of pick your poison," says one wrestler. Triple H has heat because he's seen as aloof and privileged, and lately that's been made worse because he, Kevin Nash, and Shawn Michaels have basically reformed the Kliq backstage and don't associate much with others. Meanwhile, Goldberg isn't any better. He keeps to himself backstage. Says one WWE wrestler: "He's not all the way smart. He's not with it yet. He thinks he's as good as he needs to be, as if there's no room for improvement. He stays to himself and has no respect for the business." Are some of these unnamed wrestlers, men or junior high school girls. No wonder Goldberg stays to himself, what a bunch of bitches. Crying cause Goldberg, doesn't talk to you. Boo F'n Hoo. It's a job, besides why should he acknowledge people, who obviously resent, him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JumpinJackFlash Report post Posted September 2, 2003 I know what will happen! I have your Unforgiven and Survivor Series spoilers right here! Highlight below! Spoiler (Highlight to Read): HHH is going to have a 20 minute match with Goldberg, making him look like shit. Then, Goldberg will win the title and everyone will hate him. Then HHH will convince the bookers that Goldberg is not over as a face and shouldn't be champion, so he will turn face and beat Goldberg at Survivor Series. Goldberg will then leave the WWE, because he will "accdently" kick HHH in the head after the match. HHH will have to retire, Goldberg will be fired, oh I must be a liar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 Ernest Miller has been taken off of Velocity as a color commentator, but is going to return to WWE in either a wrestler or manager role... You know Metlzer theorized on the WOL that Vince is scared to death after the WCW discrimination settlement. Damn Booker got injured at the wrong time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ecto Cooler Report post Posted September 2, 2003 He gives off an arrogant attitude that he's the best there is, according to some wrestlers, and he has rubbed Vince the wrong way with his overly confident attitude. Well, he is ::points:: The Whole Fucking Show. Fuck Vince. Goldberg made it known that he felt he should sell the Evolution attack from the night before rather than wrestling on the show... Aww, wasn't that nice of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 Regarding Shane McMahon, one veteran wrestler says: "Shane wants so bad to be one of the boys and will try anything to gain their acceptance. It will never happen Does Shane actually think taking one bump every six months will earn him respect with the boys? If he really wanted their respect he would take his ass off TV and let the real wrestlers shine. But we all know that won't happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ecto Cooler Report post Posted September 2, 2003 While I'm talking about RVD, shouldn't he go over to Smackdown? He would fare 10x better with their guys than the lugs he has to carry on RAW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 Ernest Miller has been taken off of Velocity as a color commentator, but is going to return to WWE in either a wrestler or manager role Somebody call my mama! The Cat is coming back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 As long as the cat dances and then does the James Brown schtick with the coat... ... I'll be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeFayeJettEdBebop 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 I just did,now...you call mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted September 2, 2003 I hate the Cat. But anything is better than him commentating - he probably did the least to put over any of the talent of any commentator I have EVER heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 Summerslam drew 16,113 paid for over $700,000 in ticket revenue... 16 thousand. Compare that to the 80k (with over 2 million gate) at Wembley just 11 years ago. We live in different times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2003 I hate the Cat. But anything is better than him commentating - he probably did the least to put over any of the talent of any commentator I have EVER heard. All I ever heard every week from him was "Shaniqua is my big tall glass of chocolate milk!" *pukes* and "Chris Benoit talks too much." I know The Cat was just playing the heel commentator role, but he at least should have backed up his claim, because I don't know how Chris Benoit talks more than he wrestles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Coffey Report post Posted September 3, 2003 Not really any of this is new news to me. These message forums are the reason why I don't get the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. I find out everything here for free! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChick 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 Is it just me, or does the Torch sound like stories rather than news? I feel like I can never believe anything from the torch because it sounds so...made up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 Is it just me, or does the Torch sound like stories rather than news? I feel like I can never believe anything from the torch because it sounds so...made up. But if its on the internet it must be true! Its at least better than 1wrestling almost everyone of their "news" items sounds like something you read on a message board and then rewritten to sound like a story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 Triple H vs. Goldberg in a World Title rematch are slated as top matches at Survivor Series So much for Goldberg / Kane... Ernest Miller has been taken off of Velocity as a color commentator, but is going to return to WWE in either a wrestler or manager role The way Josh (or Tazz) made it seem on Velocity, they acted like Ernest was released / fired from the company, can't wait to see him back. The plan now is to work toward a Triple H babyface turn later this year *remembers a time when HHH vivdly said he prefers being a heel. ::shakes head:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 That whole knock against RVD would be better suited if they took out "RVD" and replaced it with "HHH" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
