WWE News from the 1/26 Observer

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

Paul Heyman is now a bigger part of the creative staff once again, but his duties are largely house show presentation. Jim Ross, Heyman, and John Laurinaitis are doing the house show booking with the idea of throwing in curves and interviews at the show to give it more of a television show feel.

 

Steve Madison wrote this about a talk he got from Shawn Michaels at the 12/15 show: " 'WWE used to be a place where guys worked their whole careers to get to. And when they got there, they knew they earned it. Now, guys start their careers in WWE and don't know what it's like on the indies. They take it for granted what they have and that is our problem here. Cut their necks off and they all look the same: Bodybuilders, not wrestlers. Few guys can work. Steve, you honestly think Flair needs to be wrestling at 53? Yes, he does, because these young kids don't have a clue. We need at least a few guys who can tell a story!' And then he turned to me and said, 'Keep working in Japan and keep up the work on the independents. When you get here, you'll stay here and realize you've earned it.' "

Addressing the first paragraph. Didn't Trish reportedly suggest doing just THAT at a meeting before Raw a couple of weeks ago, and she supposedly got mocked and made fun of by some of the brass?

Eh, when anyone reports "Higher up officials mocked so-and-so", I find it hard that they can't post names, so I think of it as a B.S. statement. Like the "Some SD guys got mocked" even though no names are mentioned.

[King Cucaracha 0]

He didn't blade, he went into the ring post too hard, via RVD offense. Idiot.

Then he (Orton) is dumber than i thought, bitch.

Yet, he (Orton) still looks like a genius when compared to you.

Are you Ghettoho's BUTT buddy? That's why you are defending him?

Good comeback. You proved BionicRednecks point, and made your own seem pointless in one go.

[Guest Coffey]

After the Carolina Panthers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles on 1/18 to get into the Super Bowl, defensive tackle Brenston Buckner was quoted in the Greensboro News and Record saying, "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because in the NFC, it's the best thing going today."

 

Like 2Gold said, what did this have to do with anything?

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

After the Carolina Panthers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles on 1/18 to get into the Super Bowl, defensive tackle Brenston Buckner was quoted in the Greensboro News and Record saying, "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because in the NFC, it's the best thing going today."

 

Like 2Gold said, what did this have to do with anything?

Maybe it's a slow news day?

[Enigma 0]

After the Carolina Panthers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles on 1/18 to get into the Super Bowl, defensive tackle Brenston Buckner was quoted in the Greensboro News and Record saying, "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because in the NFC, it's the best thing going today."

 

Like 2Gold said, what did this have to do with anything?

I already cleared this up. Flair used to use that saying (without the NFC reference of course) in the NWA in the 80s.

 

Try reading the whole thread before asking.

[dpac 0]

There is a lot of talk about a Cruiserweight Battle Royal at Mania. This may wind up being a pinfall Battle Royal as opposed to an over-the-top-rope Battle Royal since a cruiserweight match of this type should involve flying over the top rope for offensive moves. At this point it's supposed to involve ten men, which include Rey Mysterio, Chavo Guerrero, Nunzio, Billy Kidman, Tajiri, Akio, and Jamie Noble. There was talk of having Dean Malenko come out of retirement for this match, but it's not looking too likely.

No Dragon

[OldSchoolWrestling 0]

there are still 2 spots to fill so you never know.

[DCMaximo 0]

Steve Madison wrote this about a talk he got from Shawn Michaels at the 12/15 show: " 'WWE used to be a place where guys worked their whole careers to get to. And when they got there, they knew they earned it. Now, guys start their careers in WWE and don't know what it's like on the indies. They take it for granted what they have and that is our problem here. Cut their necks off and they all look the same: Bodybuilders, not wrestlers. Few guys can work. Steve, you honestly think Flair needs to be wrestling at 53? Yes, he does, because these young kids don't have a clue. We need at least a few guys who can tell a story!' And then he turned to me and said, 'Keep working in Japan and keep up the work on the independents. When you get here, you'll stay here and realize you've earned it.' "

 

Don't know why, but I keep thinking of Batista here. Anyone else getting the same thought?

[Guest Your Olympic Hero]

This makes sense. I've notcied that Rhyno hasn't been jobbing on Velocity to Orlando fucking Jones lately.

Orlando Jordan.

 

Not like it matters since he's worthless

 

I think Orlando Jones is the 7UP guy.

[Guest JumpinJackFlash]

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Steve Madison wrote this about a talk he got from Shawn Michaels at the 12/15 show: " 'WWE used to be a place where guys worked their whole careers to get to. And when they got there, they knew they earned it. Now, guys start their careers in WWE and don't know what it's like on the indies. They take it for granted what they have and that is our problem here. Cut their necks off and they all look the same: Bodybuilders, not wrestlers. Few guys can work. Steve, you honestly think Flair needs to be wrestling at 53? Yes, he does, because these young kids don't have a clue. We need at least a few guys who can tell a story!' And then he turned to me and said, 'Keep working in Japan and keep up the work on the independents. When you get here, you'll stay here and realize you've earned it.' "

 

 

 

 

Don't know why, but I keep thinking of Batista here. Anyone else getting the same thought?

 

Uhh, Brock Lesnar?

[Guest Choken One]

Brock wasn't a fucking Bodybuilder turned wrestler...he was actual wrestler...

[Use Your Illusion 0]

He didn't blade, he went into the ring post too hard, via RVD offense. Idiot.

Then he (Orton) is dumber than i thought, bitch.

Yet, he (Orton) still looks like a genius when compared to you.

Are you Ghettoho's BUTT buddy? That's why you are defending him?

Good God.

[Guest DR PHIL]

Paul Heyman is now a bigger part of the creative staff once again, but his duties are largely house show presentation. Jim Ross, Heyman, and John Laurinaitis are doing the house show booking with the idea of throwing in curves and interviews at the show to give it more of a television show feel.

 

Steve Madison wrote this about a talk he got from Shawn Michaels at the 12/15 show: " 'WWE used to be a place where guys worked their whole careers to get to. And when they got there, they knew they earned it. Now, guys start their careers in WWE and don't know what it's like on the indies. They take it for granted what they have and that is our problem here. Cut their necks off and they all look the same: Bodybuilders, not wrestlers. Few guys can work. Steve, you honestly think Flair needs to be wrestling at 53? Yes, he does, because these young kids don't have a clue. We need at least a few guys who can tell a story!' And then he turned to me and said, 'Keep working in Japan and keep up the work on the independents. When you get here, you'll stay here and realize you've earned it.' "

Addressing the first paragraph. Didn't Trish reportedly suggest doing just THAT at a meeting before Raw a couple of weeks ago, and she supposedly got mocked and made fun of by some of the brass?

Eh, when anyone reports "Higher up officials mocked so-and-so", I find it hard that they can't post names, so I think of it as a B.S. statement. Like the "Some SD guys got mocked" even though no names are mentioned.

It sounds very similar to what she suggested, but it says they're going to have interviews and swerves to make it more of a television atmosphere.

 

It doesn't actually say they will continue televised feuds and storylines on the house show circuits like she allegedly suggested.

[Guest wildpegasus]

Remember when Jericho messed *gosh* twice in a match against Rhyno. People were bitching about him fuckin up all the time, and it only happened in one or two matches.

Jericho was concussed and obviously out of it because of said concussion.

[Vyce 0]

If Trish suggested they do house show-only storylines she's fucking dead-on, and my respect for her goes up another notch.

[USC Wuz Robbed! 0]

No Vyce, apparently she suggested they run televised angles at house shows. Like whatever you see on TV, they would do that weekend at house shows.

[HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0]

Reid Fliehr, Ric's 15-year-old son, who is a high school freshman wrestling varsity against almost all juniors and seniors, is ranked No. 12 in North Carolina in the 191-pound weight class with a 23-9 record. This past weekend he was competing in Tulsa at the nationals for the 15-and-under age group, which is considered possibly the toughest tournament in the country.

 

Garrison Cade's name has been mentioned along with Rene Dupree as those who the company believes will be stars down the line.

1) They better sign this kid. If they were dumb enough to keep David Flair under contract for a couple of months, they should at least be smart enough to sign the talented one.

 

2) Hahahahahaha.

[Scroby 0]

You know what just shows you how much the booking and writers pay attention to what the wrestlers have to say. I respect the hell outta Heyman and glad he's on the writing team once again but seriously the writing team needs to start listening to its talent and not just HHH.