Kurt Angle Mark 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 by Dave Scherer Updated: 10/27/2003 11:16:10 AM I heard from people who attended the Stephanie McMahon-Triple H wedding that it was a very nice affair. It was described to me as "understatedly elegant", but not gaudy in any way. Everyone I spoke with had a good time. There was only one “news” story that came out of it, and that happened at the reception when road agent and TV writer Michael Hayes chose to “live up” to his Freebird image at the party. From what I heard, Hayes put on the proverbial lampshade, so to speak, by grabbing the microphone and belting out a rendition “Jailhouse Rock” that took many by surprise. A short while later, he went back on the stage and the band appeared to be ticked off and wouldn’t play for him. Hayes then went solo, reportedly mixing in some salty language during his monologue. Finally, Linda McMahon took the mic away from him and “thanked” him (in a way that didn't seem sincere, if you know what I mean). A number of people that I talked to were shocked at Hayes’ behavior, with them feeling that on one of the biggest days of the McMahon family’s life, with so many of their peers present, it was a day to be ultra-restrained, not over the top. Hayes was heard telling people, after getting the hook by Linda, that, “A freebird is always a freebird”. If that means wearing the lampshade at the boss’ daughter’s wedding, it may be time to find a new character to play. I did talk to one wrestler who said that Hayes’ behavior helped turn a nice affair into a “wrestling wedding”. The same wrestler said that it clearly pointed out that for all of his efforts to take the wrestling business to the next level and call it “sports entertainment”, people acting like Hayes did will always bring it back down to the “smoky arena” level that Vince detests so much and make the business come off as low rent. For those curious, Triple H’s father was his best man. I think that is a really nice touch. Other members of his wedding party were Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, William Regal and The Undertaker. Stephanie’s bridal party consisted of non-wrestling people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted October 27, 2003 This is great......wrestling gold if youz weeelll....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Um, people getting drunk at a wedding reception and making an ass out of themselves is shocking? Jesus Dave, get your nose out of your self-rightious tight ass and join the real world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dmann2000 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 The same wrestler said that it clearly pointed out that for all of his efforts to take the wrestling business to the next level and call it “sports entertainment”, people acting like Hayes did will always bring it back down to the “smoky arena” level that Vince detests so much and make the business come off as low rent. I have a theory, that Vince actually hates wrestling. In its truest sense Vince actually detests professional wrestling and the crowd it attracts- thus his defining WWE as "sports entertainment" and his apparant refusal to allow wrestlers get over with wrestling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 The same wrestler said that it clearly pointed out that for all of his efforts to take the wrestling business to the next level and call it “sports entertainment”, people acting like Hayes did will always bring it back down to the “smoky arena” level that Vince detests so much and make the business come off as low rent. I have a theory, that Vince actually hates wrestling. In its truest sense Vince actually detests professional wrestling and the crowd it attracts- thus his defining WWE as "sports entertainment" and his apparant refusal to allow wrestlers get over with wrestling. EDIT: misread your comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dmann2000 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 The same wrestler said that it clearly pointed out that for all of his efforts to take the wrestling business to the next level and call it “sports entertainment”, people acting like Hayes did will always bring it back down to the “smoky arena” level that Vince detests so much and make the business come off as low rent. I have a theory, that Vince actually hates wrestling. In its truest sense Vince actually detests professional wrestling and the crowd it attracts- thus his defining WWE as "sports entertainment" and his apparant refusal to allow wrestlers get over with wrestling. EDIT: misread your comments Damnitt, you edited before I could read your misinterpretation, what did you think I said? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JericholicEdgeHead Report post Posted October 27, 2003 "I have a theory, that Vince actually hates wrestling. In its truest sense Vince actually detests professional wrestling and the crowd it attracts- thus his defining WWE as "sports entertainment" and his apparant refusal to allow wrestlers get over with wrestling." I agree with your theory, but I don't think he used to be that way, if you watch tapes of him from the late 70's up to the late 80's Vince seemed to love pro wrestling. Something changed though in the early 90's where he wanted to be more than a "wrestling" promoter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 No Scott Hall? I thought they were boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted October 27, 2003 LOL. Well TNA can always use Hayes when he gets fired for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Open the Muggy Gate 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 It is now official... Michael Hayes RULZ! (You gotta add a Z to it according to WWE logic) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 What a bunch of bullshit. Someone getting drunk and cutting loose at a wedding reception doesn't give wrestling a bad name. People getting drunk and writing the shows is what gives it a bad name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 No Scott Hall? I thought they were boys. At least SOMEONE played the part of Hall for the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted October 27, 2003 What a bunch of bullshit. Someone getting drunk and cutting loose at a wedding reception doesn't give wrestling a bad name. People getting drunk and writing the shows is what gives it a bad name. I'm surprised that the writers showed enough restraint to not pass around the WWF crack pipe during the reception. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 The same wrestler said that it clearly pointed out that for all of his efforts to take the wrestling business to the next level and call it “sports entertainment”, people acting like Hayes did will always bring it back down to the “smoky arena” level that Vince detests so much and make the business come off as low rent. I have a theory, that Vince actually hates wrestling. In its truest sense Vince actually detests professional wrestling and the crowd it attracts- thus his defining WWE as "sports entertainment" and his apparant refusal to allow wrestlers get over with wrestling. EDIT: misread your comments Damnitt, you edited before I could read your misinterpretation, what did you think I said? I missed the part where you said "sports entertainment". I asked why then would he and his family try to be in every skit. But you are right. Wrestling for him is meaningless. Having a McMahon soap opera is all he cares about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 It's nothing new, and I really doubt Hayes was trying to be disrespectful. There's lots of weddings where someone try to lighten the formal mood and get people to enjoy themselves more. Linda's a prude anyway, I'm more interested in seeing what the reaction of Paul, Stephanie and the boys were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loss Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Had Kevin Von Erich showed up, we may have had a "Loser Leaves The Wedding" match on our hands. Loss4Words, wondering if Hayes gave HHH Freebird hair creme as a gift ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 So Michael Hayes tries to have fun at a wedding when everyone else was acting like they have a sledgehammer handle shoved up their ass and HAYES is a bad guy for it? I'm sorry, but you can't have a "restrained" wedding if you are a McMahon. Talk about boring. God forbid someone tries to lighten the mood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Its not like Stephanie opened up one of her gifts and a live snake popped out.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Maybe Scott Hall sent a gift he shit in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Its not like Stephanie opened up one of her gifts and a live snake popped out.... Or Jeff Hardy in a dress. Now THAT would have gotten some heat! It must not have been an open bar cause you know Hall can hear the term "open bar" 10 states away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Right, it wasn't like Hayes did that at the wedding itself. He did it at the after party ie reception where there was an open bar. I'm sure everyone wasn't sitting there with a glass of water, eating their chicken breast and baked potato when Michael Hayes all of a sudden jumped up on stage in a drunken rage and began singing show tunes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loss Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Weren't Ric Flair and Vince McMahon making asses of themselves at the bachelor party? You'd think it'd be the same thing, but maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest William E Report post Posted October 27, 2003 If that incident got Vince, HHH, and Steph pissed as well, Hayes is srewed. BTW wasn't he one of the major people involved in the WWE PPV that we all missed on the plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Now they're going to have to bring in XPac to defeat him in a hair vs hair match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Maybe Hayes was just trying to lighten the mood, but I'm sure there was probably at least a few little kids at the reception, and you don't really want them hearing songs with "bad language" in them. So I can understand Linda taking the mic from him. But where does anyone get off with the "giving wrestling a bad name" crap? I'm sorry, but the things I've seen on RAW and Smackdown over the past year gives wrestling a worse name than an ex-wrestyler singing at a wedding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted October 27, 2003 Right, it wasn't like Hayes did that at the wedding itself. He did it at the after party ie reception where there was an open bar. I'm sure everyone wasn't sitting there with a glass of water, eating their chicken breast and baked potato when Michael Hayes all of a sudden jumped up on stage in a drunken rage and began singing show tunes. They were all drinking YJ-Stinger, and when Hayes started getting out of hand Linda spit a bunch of killer bees out of her mouth and chased him off stage, right into a clothesline from the groom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 27, 2003 No Scott Hall? I thought they were boys. he recently got arrested, so if he isn't in jail then he's deffinately on probation which means no leaving Florida. one of my main missions in life is to sit back and have a beer with Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin3164life 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 I think all this means is that Michael Hayes is an idiot. Nothing more, nothing less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 I predict that HHH is going to cut his mullet this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rising up out of the back seat-nuh 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2003 I think all this means is that Michael Hayes is an idiot. Nothing more, nothing less. You calling anyone an idiot is pretty hypocritical... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
