JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 This Thursday morning, "The Most Hated Man in America" and the former star of "Survivor" makes his return to CBS....well, kind of! Fairplay will be featured on the hit CBS program "The Early Show" starting at 7 AM ET on Thursday. In recent weeks, the show has covered the ongoing events on "Survivor", and Jonny Fairplay will be the man in the hot seat this Thursday! Early Show hosts Hannah Storm and Harry Smith are expected to talk to Fairplay about Survivor as well as his weekly appearances on TNA Pay-Per-View! Will Fairplay turn the tables on Storm and Hannah and introduce them to his upcoming "Playin' Fair With Jonny" TNA talkshow? Tune in Thursday morning and find out! Credit: NWATNA.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 It took a month for him to get TNA any pub. Hell...Urlacher got them publicity with Fairplay in the footage...and no one mentioned him. ... I still like him though. He's my guilty pleasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted February 11, 2004 It took a month for him to get TNA any pub. Hell...Urlacher got them publicity with Fairplay in the footage...and no one mentioned him. ... I still like him though. He's my guilty pleasure. I was pulling for him to win on Survivor. Damn old bitch voting him off. He was so awesome at being a dickhead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thuganomics 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 This hopefully will bring some much needed public attention to TNA. Maybe they can start producing some better shows to tie in to that as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Maybe they can start producing some better shows to tie in to that as well. With Dutch Mantel and Vince Russo both booking? Don't count on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ghettoman Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Yeah this fed is on it's way, the biggest thing that's ever happened to it was the signing of a guy from Survivor. Am I the only one who's sees how far they've fallen? People were telling me about how TNA was gonna restore american fans vision of wrestling for christ sakes, and now it's, this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 If you think that they're gonna talk much about TNA, I wouldn't hold your breath. Sure, they'll talk about pro wrestling, since that's a part of who Fairplay is, but probably more of how he loved the old WWF characters than what he's doing now. I was pulling for him to win on Survivor. Damn old bitch voting him off. He was so awesome at being a dickhead. C'mon, you KNEW she was gonna vote him off as she had NO chance (as opposed to a slim chance against Sandra) of winning against him. Plus, he got $75K for 3rd which isn't exactly chump change... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 They won't talk wrestling at all unless they ask what he's doing now. And even then he'll give a quick answer then they'll get back to talking Survivor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 He should bring NWA:TNA shirts for the hosts as well as mention Chyna coming in on 2/18 and the Urlacher appearance. This will be the biggest mention TNA will get if it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2004 Hey, little pub is better than no pub at all. I just hope that he'll get to at least plug what time TNA comes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Robfather 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 At the end of the segment, they showed a clip of him getting powerbombed and let Jonny Fairplay make a short pitch. He also did a bit of Rupert bashing. "Nice guys finish 8th" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TDinDC1112 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 From PWinsider.com - Fairplay was on CBS Morning show today. He was wearing a neck brace. When asked by Julie Chen why he had it on, he said he was now wrestling. They showed a clip as Johnny plugged the TNA wednesday night PPVs, saying that he got powerslammed by AJ Styles. The host took it all as real and even asked if he could sue. Johnny said no, that it was all part of his contract and he quickly plugged that he was wrestling Chyna next week. Guess they actually talked about TNA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 It went over pretty well. Only thing he could have done better was plug the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eirejmcmahon 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 Fair play *cough* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TDinDC1112 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 Fair play *cough* As much as I love him, I don't see AJ Styles getting interviewed on CBS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 CBS sent out a press release mentioning TNA also: (CBS) "Survivor: All-Stars" continues Thursday night, with an episode that promises to be full of surprises. In an effort to handicap the hunt for the ultimate "Survivor" champ, The Early Show sought the opinions of some of the game's other greats. Jon Dalton, from "Survivor: Pearl Islands," and Gervase Peterson, from "Survivor: Borneo," offered their takes on the current "Survivor" season Thursday morning. The man America loved to hate on "Survivor: Pearl Islands" appeared wearing a cervical collar, pointing out that is one reason he is not in “All-Stars.” “I have a one-year wrestling contract I need to take advantage of.” says Dalton, who has taken his "Jonny Fairplay " persona to pay-per-view wrestling for TNA (Total Nonstop Action). Co-anchor Harry Smith says he never thought he would say it, but he misses seeing Dalton on the show. “Everybody misses me,” Dalton agrees. Of the "All-Stars" cast, Dalton says those easily recognized as the villains are "editing themselves because they are scared of making the same mistake twice. But the island won't let you do that for long, so we'll get the real people, I think, this week." Peterson agrees, "You can't fake it for too long," he says. He notes the “All-Stars” game has been a bit boring for him. Richard Hatch for one, he says, is as annoying in Panama as he was in Borneo. "But it’s different this time because everybody knows what you’re about, from watching you play on the show before. So it’s, like, why would you play it that way again?” The person who is keeping both Dalton and Peterson enthralled is Amber, whose posted odds of winning on the Internet have been as high as 100-1. Peterson says, “Amber has a great shot, just because of the fact she’s Amber. You don’t know she’s there half the time. She’s under the radar; doesn’t offend anybody; nor gets on anybody’s nerves. She’s very quiet. Hanging out with [boston] Rob can only help you.” Dalton agrees, but notes, “Haven’t these players learned from the past. Like, OK if you make yourself kind of quiet, everyone likes you, you’re a threat because, you know…” Peterson interjects, “People don’t realize that until later on, when it’s too late. The crazy thing about this show is every second affects every minute of every day out there, every action of the game. Everything can be going great, I can say something to Jonny, Richard can overhear it and it blows the plan out the water. The whole game plan changed.“ Rupert, with his home-field advantage, is another player who Dalton says is playing the game well. Though Dalton admits he doesn’t like the man himself. “Not a fan. Not a fan,” he says. Peterson adds, “Nobody knows anything about Rupert. He’s the X-factor. Rupert can do anything he wants. He did a great deal with sticking with Rudy, not breaking his word. Jenna and everybody knows that he’s a trustworthy guy and can now stab them in the back.” Another player they both like is Jenna Lewis. “I hated her the first time she was around. Got on my nerves, too happy all the time, a pain in my BUTT,” Peterson says, adding that now it is different, “I just appreciate her idea of getting rid of the winners. If you’ve won already, you’re gone. That guarantees you being there three more times.” The obvious targets are the winners. Dalton says, “If you’re smart, you get rid of them, definitely the hardest thing is picking somebody to vote for. You don’t want to do that. That’s the easy vote. Think about it, it’s an easy excuse: You won already.” But not all previous winners have a hard time. While Ethan struggles, Richard has been lounging. Dalton notes, “He’s there for a free vacation on CBS’s dime.” Peterson sees former Borneo-mates Rich and Sue as contestants just waiting to be voted off. Next for Dalton is wrestling again next week, even though he's still suffering from his last gig - “concussion and back spasms for three weeks,” he says. Peterson has returned to his hometown of Willingboro, N.J., and has acted in a couple of independent films. He has also been endorsing headblade.com. ©MMIV, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eirejmcmahon 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 Fair play *cough* As much as I love him, I don't see AJ Styles getting interviewed on CBS. Don't get me wrong! I think it's great - just couldn't resist the pun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TDinDC1112 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 Fair play *cough* As much as I love him, I don't see AJ Styles getting interviewed on CBS. Don't get me wrong! I think it's great - just couldn't resist the pun. oh, ok, cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 I think he's a good heel. He reminds me of Harvey Whippleman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoboBrazil 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 You can watch video of it at http://video.cgi.cbsnews.com/video/video.p...video599874.wmv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 If they give him time to develop and he shakes some of the nervousness... I think Fairplay is Jimmy Hart 2K4. Look at the guy. He looks like a weasel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eirejmcmahon 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 I think Fairplay is Jimmy Hart 2K4. Look at the guy. He looks like a weasel. Whoa - comparisons to the best two managers in US wrestling after two fucking shows where he did less than 'two minutes' ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2004 First of all...there was no comparison to Heenan there. He actually looks like a weasel. Secondly...look at the guy. Don't you want to punch him in the mouth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2004 I think he's a good heel. He reminds me of Harvey Whippleman. Is being like Harvey Whippleman neccessarily a good thing? I mean he managed Giant Gonzalez, Well Dunn and Big Bully Busick. None of his guys got even remotley over in the WWF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
