The OAO News Thread for 2-4-03

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

To go with the rules of keeping news in one thread, whenever someone finds news WWE related (Nash doesn't count unless he's in talks with WWE)

 

 

So Post away when something comes in!

[AndrewTS 0]

EdwardKnoxII originally posted this...but anyway:

 

Major Goldberg/Brock Angle Likely For No Way Out

 

WMXX match looking more likely...

 

It is expected that WWE will run a major angle involving Brock Lesnar and Goldberg at the No Way Out PPV on February 15th. This should set up a WrestleMania XX match between the two. The match has been rumored on and off for months.

 

Credit: WrestlingObserver.com

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

Seems like something we all knew already by watching RAW lol.

 

 

I can't wait to see all the non-WWE related knews. OMG~! Hulk Hogan is on T.V! If he's not with WWE in anyway it really should go ot General Wrestling, or MAYBE Television/Movies folder because it's a non-wrestling T.V. show.

[Guest]

At least it will benefit someone new as Eddie will finally be recognized as a main event player.

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

At least it will benefit someone new as Eddie will finally be recognized as a main event player.

I just hope Eddie doesn't win when Goldberg spears Brock. Otherwise, Eddy and Benoit BOTH in WORLD Title matches on WM XX makes me go happy.

[Guest Krazy Karter]

source: wrestling-news.com

 

Raw drew a disappointing 3.7 rating last night, per Nielsen Media Research. As soon as we get the breakdown along with the weekend ratings, we'll post them.

[Brocklock 0]

- Eddie Guerrero is working despite a bad hamstring. He originally injured himself at the Smackdown taping last week and hurt it again at the Sunday house show. WWE is trying to take it easy with him.

 

- John Cena will be having an MRI done this week to check on the status of his knee. Cena has had pain in his knee since the Royal Rumble.

 

- The latest word of the Big Show's elbow injury is that he will be OK and won't miss any time.

 

Credit: PWInsider.com

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

3.7 is bad? WWE didn't in any way shape or form pimp/hype ANYTHING For Raw last week. I can imagine if they were like "OMG! HBK/Heat Killer Match! NEXT WEEK!"

[Guest]

3.7 is bad? WWE didn't in any way shape or form pimp/hype ANYTHING For Raw last week. I can imagine if they were like "OMG! HBK/Heat Killer Match! NEXT WEEK!"

If they don't get a good rating for Benoit/Flair next week, I think it is possible that HBK will take the #1 contender's spot away from him in a match.

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

Ugh..

 

-The Brock/Goldbeard angle at NWO isn't that surprising.

 

- A 3.7 rating is sorta disapointing considering the show was actually quite decent.

 

- I thought John Cena wasn't really hurt that bad from the Rumble incident?

 

- Big Show might be holding on to the US title longer if both he and Cena are hurt.

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

Ugh..

 

-The Brock/Goldbeard angle at NWO isn't that surprising.

 

- A 3.7 rating is sorta disapointing considering the show was actually quite decent.

 

- I thought John Cena wasn't really hurt that bad from the Rumble incident?

 

- Big Show might be holding on to the US title longer if both he and Cena are hurt.

What is this US title that many people from this land speak of???

[JN News 0]

I can't really believe that Eddie will win the title at No Way Out unless Meltzer at least hints that possibility.

[CanadianChick 0]

- I thought John Cena wasn't really hurt that bad from the Rumble incident?

I'm assuming it's just in case. Better to be safe than sorry. WWE been pretty paranoid about injuries since Angle and Edge's neck injuries last year.

[Guest Deviant]

And in this case, WWE's paranoia towards injuries is actually a good thing.

 

Checking potential injuries to be safe = good.

Restricting every wrestlers creative freedom and ability to put on a match to the best of their ability = bad.

[Guest Frank_Nabbit]

Heat continues to fall on Triple H backstage in WWE. Many wrestlers are pointing fingers at Triple H as the main guy to push for the new, slower, more restricted ring style that seems to favor him more than anyone else. Most were then furious that the Triple H/Shawn Michaels match at the Royal Rumble was allowed to break those restrictions and thus come off as the most exciting match of the night.

 

Many are also now suspecting that Triple H is trying to get out of getting pinned by Chris Benoit at WrestleMania XX. Triple H and Shawn Michaels lobbied shortly before the Royal Rumble to have a three way for the World Title at WrestleMania rather than the expected Benoit vs. Triple H match. Most feel that this will allow Benoit to pin Shawn Michaels and win the title, not Triple H.

[Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes]

Heat continues to fall on Triple H backstage in WWE. Many wrestlers are pointing fingers at Triple H as the main guy to push for the new, slower, more restricted ring style that seems to favor him more than anyone else. Most were then furious that the Triple H/Shawn Michaels match at the Royal Rumble was allowed to break those restrictions and thus come off as the most exciting match of the night.

 

Many are also now suspecting that Triple H is trying to get out of getting pinned by Chris Benoit at WrestleMania XX. Triple H and Shawn Michaels lobbied shortly before the Royal Rumble to have a three way for the World Title at WrestleMania rather than the expected Benoit vs. Triple H match. Most feel that this will allow Benoit to pin Shawn Michaels and win the title, not Triple H.

That sounds true enough, but whats the site you got it from so we don't have 100 "OMG, sourzcee plz!!!1"

[The Ghost of bps21 0]

It came from the Torch newsletter.

[Michrome 0]

I don't see why Benoit-Flair not getting a rating would lead to Michaels getting the spot. Michaels is yet to draw anything since Summerslam 02.

[JN News 0]

I can't really believe that Eddie will win the title at No Way Out unless Meltzer at least hints that possibility.

Well, after reading the spoiler, it seems pretty obvious.

[Brocklock 0]

Heat continues to fall on Triple H backstage in WWE. Many wrestlers are pointing fingers at Triple H as the main guy to push for the new, slower, more restricted ring style that seems to favor him more than anyone else. Most were then furious that the Triple H/Shawn Michaels match at the Royal Rumble was allowed to break those restrictions and thus come off as the most exciting match of the night.

 

Many are also now suspecting that Triple H is trying to get out of getting pinned by Chris Benoit at WrestleMania XX. Triple H and Shawn Michaels lobbied shortly before the Royal Rumble to have a three way for the World Title at WrestleMania rather than the expected Benoit vs. Triple H match. Most feel that this will allow Benoit to pin Shawn Michaels and win the title, not Triple H.

 

Credit: PWTorch Newsletter

 

 

A look at one of the most anticipated shows ever...

 

As of right now, here is how the WrestleMania XX card is shaping up. Note that a lot could change from now until the show.

 

WWE Title Match

Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg

 

World Title Match

Triple H vs. Chris Benoit vs. Shawn Michaels

 

WWE U.S. Title Match

The Big Show vs. John Cena

 

Mick Foley & The Rock vs. Randy Orton & Batista

 

The Undertaker vs. Kane

 

Chris Jericho vs. Christian

 

Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero

 

Cruiserweight Battle Royal

 

Credit: PWTorch Newsletter

[notJames 0]

I don't see why Benoit-Flair not getting a rating would lead to Michaels getting the spot. Michaels is yet to draw anything since Summerslam 02.

Drawing power is not a concern when you've got Clique Power™. None of this is surprising to me at all. I knew nothing good could come from HBK returning full time.

 

Is it really too much to ask for a one-on-one Title match? Unless it turns into a Three-Way Dance (elimination style) and Benoit is allowed to pin them both, I don't see how this is helping Benoit in any way.

[Guest Repo Man Reborn]

Pictures of Hulk Hogan are now accesible on various internet websites.

 

 

Credit: Me

[haVoc 0]

Just so I'm sure... Dames vetoed this thread for now, right?

[chaosrage 0]

Yep. Delete this thread.

[Guest Goodear]

The thread is not hurting anything despite the fact that its not policy (yet?) so I'm just going to let it stand.

[Guest Besus]

WWE Title Match

Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg

Will Brock Lesnar allow anyone to get an run with the championship that isn't named Kurt Angle?

 

I'm sick and damn tired of watching Brock Lesnar walk around with that wwe championship belt.

 

Not really but I want Eddie Guerrero to win the championship.

 

Brock Lesnar always involved with that championship.

[Guest Goodear]

I think thats because the WWE has gotten so very focused on the 'Heel Champs draw better philosophy' that the belts stay on heels 75 % of the time. But then all the other heels on the roster spend their time getting over the potential contenders and have less value. So in the end, you end up with Brock being the only heel on SD! who wins consistantly with no one having any interest in the next biggest heels like Big Show and A-Train. Hopefully, turning Angle heel will add another point of focus.

[The Tino Standard 0]

I think thats because the WWE has gotten so very focused on the 'Heel Champs draw better philosophy' that the belts stay on heels 75 % of the time.

This is another one of the pet peeves I have right now... When did it become sacred law that heel champs draw better? When has the WWE ever had a hot run with a heel champion? The only thing I can thing I can think of would be HHH in 2000, but even there, he was trading the title back and forth with The Rock.

 

Look, NWA historically ran with a heel champion (Flair), while WWE's best runs came with face champions (Hogan and Austin)... So, considering how things turned out for each of those companies, why exactly is it a good idea to have a heel champion again?

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

This thread should probably be pinned up top (as well as all future OAO News Threads). When the new week rolls around, the new thread gets pinned, and the old one gets unpinned.

[haVoc 0]

Hopefully this will be the last of these threads. One thread for all news is terrible.