Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted April 17, 2004 You've ruined numerous careers Please tell me whos career was ruined. I'm dying to know. Why, Jeff Jarrett of course. He had potential written all over him. Remember that string of **** matches he had in 1994? You don't? Me niether.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Don't forget how Austin sabotaged the promising career of one Billy Gunn. He would have made SO much money as a main eventer. Almost as much as Bradshaw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Don't forget how Austin sabotaged the promising career of one Billy Gunn. He would have made SO much money as a main eventer. Almost as much as Bradshaw! To pay Billy Gunn for his main event drawing power, Vince McMahon only needs to give him a roll of nickels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 I'm shocked that Vince and Austin couldn't work out a compromise. Last week's Observer said that Vince and Austin were still on good terms and it was just a matter of outside projects and who gets the rights to them. Then the Torch published an update that said they reached an agreement that involved Austin getting control of his outside projects but he'd have a reduced role on TV as a result. I guess that didn't work out. Throw me in with the "he'll be back by WMXX1" crowd. Oh, and Austin to TNA will NEVER happen. Jarrett basically created TNA because him and Austin hate each other so he knew he wasn't welcomed as a result in WWE. Plus, Austin wouldn't want to piss off Vince like that. He's leaving basically on good terms and will be back, and he wouldn't be stupid enough to screw up his potential for return... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 I loved watching Stone Cold until early 2002 when he stopped giving a shit. I'm glad he's gone and I hope he never comes back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Well, now they have the problem of how to keep the heel GM in place, which is what the "sheriff" job essentially was. Maybe Foley will take it over after the Orton issue is done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 I'm not glad he's gone at all. I'm a mark for the guy, I can't help it. I don't like most of the stuff that he has done in the past year, but I still enjoy having him on my TV screen. I hope he comes back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Well, now they have the problem of how to keep the heel GM in place, which is what the "sheriff" job essentially was. Maybe Foley will take it over after the Orton issue is done? They don't really need one. The wrestlers should stand up for themselves and not have a cripple do it for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Well, now they have the problem of how to keep the heel GM in place, which is what the "sheriff" job essentially was. Maybe Foley will take it over after the Orton issue is done? They don't really need one. The wrestlers should stand up for themselves and not have a cripple do it for them Yeah besides I don't know about anyone else but, I dig Bish when he's allowed to cut lose and be a heel GM without some dumb co-GM. Besides we already had to Foley keeping the heel GM in place after SurSer and it was no different from when Austin was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 I loved watching Stone Cold until early 2002 when he stopped giving a shit. I'm glad he's gone and I hope he never comes back. My opinion exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Thank you, God. Edit: Unfortunately, I was the only guy in the crowd at Survivor Series last year singing "Na na na na na na na na hey hey hey goodbye!" when Austin was giving his fake ass goodbye speech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 [email protected] WWE.com reported earlier today that Steve Austin was no longer with the company. While the news is three weeks old, the web site report does have significance because negotiations between the sides broke down today. It is expected that Steve Austin will be joining Bill Goldberg with Pride's Hustle series. Austin and Pride have been negotiating for a while and earlier this week were very close to a deal. Pride has pro wrestling events on 5/8, and again in July. It is not confirmed yet if Austin will make the 5/8 date but that was being talked about. Austin and Goldberg in PRIDE? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Look, I wouldn't be shocked if this is either a work or a negotion ploy by the WWE to show Austin that'll play hardball. Austin makes a tremendoues amount of money for Vince in merchandising and wether or not he'll ever wrestle again the prestige he'd give to another rival fed would be tremendous even if it's in a non-wrestler role. Vince needs to keep Austin around in a limited capacity to pop the live crowds and for special circumstances like with the Rock. I think it'd help House Show sells if it were to become known that Austin would be only on house shows not tv for awhile, it'd give it alot of prestige. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 The problem is that Austin loves being on live TV. So I don't think he would like just doing house shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 there goes the Domestic abusing Drunken Red neck Wrestling Messah the Dancing bear to many who just don't care what he does to him self or to others as long as he is back on Raw Monday to entertain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Well, now they have the problem of how to keep the heel GM in place, which is what the "sheriff" job essentially was. Maybe Foley will take it over after the Orton issue is done? They don't really need one. The wrestlers should stand up for themselves and not have a cripple do it for them Yeah besides I don't know about anyone else but, I dig Bish when he's allowed to cut lose and be a heel GM without some dumb co-GM. Besides we already had to Foley keeping the heel GM in place after SurSer and it was no different from when Austin was there. When Bisch was the sleazy asshole GM when he first started, he was a joy to watch and was far more likable than Steph--even getting pops over her on SD. When he became a lame-ass generic heel he wasn't as much fun to watch. Now he shows more personality, but isn't as delightfully asshole-ish as he was back then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted April 17, 2004 there goes the Domestic abusing Drunken Red neck Wrestling Messah the Dancing bear to many who just don't care what he does to him self or to others as long as he is back on Raw Monday to entertain. This isn't a translate stupid-to-english site. If you must insult the guy, do it without typing up 4 lines of non-sense. BTW, what's a "Messah"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted April 17, 2004 It's kinda weird that Bischoff is in WWE but Austin isn't. That's just...surreal. Although it's not as surreal as the first time Bish was there and Austin wasn't. Austin deserves respect for putting on great matches and greatly helping the WWF. But his wrestling career is basically over (unless he pulls a Shawn Michaels). The fans don't want to see him as some crappy authority figure who beats up mid-carders. He also needs to take care of the problems in his personal life. It's better both for Steve Austin and WWE if he stays away for several years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 there goes the Domestic abusing Drunken Red neck Wrestling Messah the Dancing bear to many who just don't care what he does to him self or to others as long as he is back on Raw Monday to entertain. This isn't a translate stupid-to-english site. If you must insult the guy, do it without typing up 4 lines of non-sense. BTW, what's a "Messah"? dawww knew one of his precious defenders would take the bait. so glad the best you could come up was is a typo! (Hears JR in the Distance crying his eyes out whimpering..) JR: sniff....stone cold....sniff sniff stone cold..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 It's kinda weird that Bischoff is in WWE but Austin isn't. That's just...surreal. Although it's not as surreal as the first time Bish was there and Austin wasn't. Austin deserves respect for putting on great matches and greatly helping the WWF. But his wrestling career is basically over (unless he pulls a Shawn Michaels). The fans don't want to see him as some crappy authority figure who beats up mid-carders. He also needs to take care of the problems in his personal life. It's better both for Steve Austin and WWE if he stays away for several years. If Austin can pull himself together physically and personally and bring himself back as a wrestler great. Or if he was so inclined and went what old WWF's wrestlers did when they careers in the ring stopped and stayed with the company as Road agents officials or even commentators thats good too. But Austin just coming out for every other segment just to talk or stun someone and wander away that is kinda pointless except for keeping his marks interested in the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 The time of Austin's demise can pretty much be pinpointed to the announcement of the NWO coming in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wrestlingbs Report post Posted April 17, 2004 You've ruined numerous careers Please tell me whos career was ruined. I'm dying to know. Why, Jeff Jarrett of course. He had potential written all over him. Remember that string of **** matches he had in 1994? You don't? Me niether.... Owen Hart, for one. Rumor had it that Austin said he'll never work with the guy after SS'97. To be honest, I don't hate Austin, I just don't like what he's become. Their was a time when you could call Austin a success story; he was the wrestler who WCW kicked out, only to rise to greater heights in the WWF than most wrestlers can ever dream about. But after he left the company and had those charges brought up his image became tarnished. And when he returned he did little to regain that legacy. He became an eyesore, and if he wants to leave, that's fine. Just don't expect the same level of support he got last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Apart from the odd funny segment, Austin is very annoying in a position as an authority figure, i.e. Co-GM, Sheriff. The only reason that he was on Raw in this position was for ratings, plain and simple - but I don't see how he would be such a giant loss when not wrestling. If he were to return, I want it to be as a wrestler, not as an authority figure, because he's just not cut out for positions like he was given. And I've said it before, but what's the bet that in 7 months, he'll return, ala February 2003? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 The time of Austin's demise can pretty much be pinpointed to the announcement of the NWO coming in. I guess Vince was telling the truth when he said "I'm gonna kill my creation". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted April 17, 2004 The time of Austin's demise can pretty much be pinpointed to the announcement of the NWO coming in. I guess Vince was telling the truth when he said "I'm gonna kill my creation". Yes, but that jacked-up ratings A LOT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 The time of Austin's demise can pretty much be pinpointed to the announcement of the NWO coming in. I guess Vince was telling the truth when he said "I'm gonna kill my creation". Yes, but that jacked-up ratings A LOT. For about two months, then they plummeted like a rock after Hogan won the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokentusk16 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 As long as we get a three-disc "best of Steve Austin" DVD (a la Ric Flair) I won't miss the guy a bit. And Vince will make a ton of money, works for everybody! BTW, with Rock, Lesnar, Goldberg, Undertaker, and now Austin gone, this would be a prime time for the undercard guys to "grab the opportunity" like WWE management keeps telling them to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Nah Nah Nah, Nah Nah Nah, HEY HEY GOODBYE! Nah Nah Nah, Nah Nah Nah, HEY HEY GOODBYE! Nah Nah Nah, Nah Nah Nah, HEY HEY GOODBYE! *puts arms in the air and starts waving them* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted April 17, 2004 Nah Nah Nah, Nah Nah Nah, HEY HEY GOODBYE! Nah Nah Nah, Nah Nah Nah, HEY HEY GOODBYE! Nah Nah Nah, Nah Nah Nah, HEY HEY GOODBYE! *puts arms in the air and starts waving them* [pulls imaginary gun out] Reach for the sky Honky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JN News 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2004 As long as we get a three-disc "best of Steve Austin" DVD (a la Ric Flair) I won't miss the guy a bit. And Vince will make a ton of money, works for everybody! BTW, with Rock, Lesnar, Goldberg, Undertaker, and now Austin gone, this would be a prime time for the undercard guys to "grab the opportunity" like WWE management keeps telling them to. The next 2 people that need to go are Shawn Michaels & Triple H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
