Trivia's little biddy tidbits

[Guest Trivia247]

The following comes from the Pro Wrestling Torch:

 

Vince McMahon is still very strongly behind the Mordecai character. Vince continues to think that the character will be a major success in the long run, though the word in the locker room is that Kevin Fertig has some potential but he is too nervous right now to get over properly. One source has even said that "He's terrified before he even goes out there."

 

New WWE signee Takako Inoue from Japan is headed to Minnesota to train under Brad Rheingans so that she can familiarize herself with the American style of pro-wrestling. On a funny note, John Laurinaitis had asked her how old she was during her tryout. She told him that she was 35 (which is true). Laurinaitis instantly got a shocked look on his face and told her that she looks like she's 23. Takako was reportedly thrilled to hear that.

 

For anyone wondering, Rene Dupree never uses the same "Fifi" twice. Before heading into a city WWE calls ahead to try and find a look-alike. Every dog is local and the dog's real owner is usually allowed backstage. Many backstage at Smackdown say that the dog is a morale boost as after long afternoons before TV tapings, many dog lovers spend time with the dog before the show.

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Yay, Takako Inoue!

 

*marks for the women's division even more than usual*

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New WWE signee Takako Inoue from Japan is headed to Minnesota to train under Brad Rheingans so that she can familiarize herself with the American style of pro-wrestling. On a funny note, John Laurinaitis had asked her how old she was during her tryout. She told him that she was 35 (which is true). Laurinaitis instantly got a shocked look on his face and told her that she looks like she's 23. Takako was reportedly thrilled to hear that.

 

Keep it in the pants John, keep it in the pants.

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New WWE signee Takako Inoue from Japan is headed to Minnesota to train under Brad Rheingans so that she can familiarize herself with the American style of pro-wrestling. On a funny note, John Laurinaitis had asked her how old she was during her tryout. She told him that she was 35 (which is true). Laurinaitis instantly got a shocked look on his face and told her that she looks like she's 23. Takako was reportedly thrilled to hear that.

Oh crap...

 

RESTHOLDS!

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So if I bring a poodle before a televised SD show is to begin...

[Mecha Mummy 0]

Eeek. Familiarize Takako with the AMERICAN style of women's wrestling, huh?

 

Rheingans: Okay, so first we're going to go over how to throw awful-looking punches...

[Guest webmasterofwrestlegame]

Many backstage at Smackdown say that the dog is a morale boost as after long afternoons before TV tapings, many dog lovers spend time with the dog before the show.

 

Whats up with hanging around Sable then?

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So Takako's going to wrestle like heel Trish (she's been doing restholds lately too) and unmotivated 2002 Molly Holly?

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New WWE signee Takako Inoue from Japan is headed to Minnesota to train under Brad Rheingans so that she can familiarize herself with the American style of pro-wrestling. On a funny note, John Laurinaitis had asked her how old she was during her tryout. She told him that she was 35 (which is true). Laurinaitis instantly got a shocked look on his face and told her that she looks like she's 23. Takako was reportedly thrilled to hear that.

 

Keep it in the pants John, keep it in the pants.

LMAO!

[Guest JacK]

Too nervous? Shouldn't nervousness be construed as a good thing? Doesn't that mean he actually cares about his performance?

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Eeek. Familiarize Takako with the AMERICAN style of women's wrestling, huh?

 

Rheingans: Okay, so first we're going to go over how to throw awful-looking punches...

Ok so this is how we enter the ring to show off all of the goods.........make sure to bend over slightly to showoff the BUTT.

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Eeek. Familiarize Takako with the AMERICAN style of women's wrestling, huh?

 

Rheingans: Okay, so first we're going to go over how to throw awful-looking punches...

Ok so this is how we enter the ring to show off all of the goods.........make sure to bend over slightly to showoff the BUTT.

Rheingans was an amateur champion and is still highly respected within pro wrestling. IIRC, he was a decent draw in the AWA.

 

So I don't think he's going to teach her how to bend over so that the camera gets the best shot of her cleavage.

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Too nervous? Shouldn't nervousness be construed as a good thing? Doesn't that mean he actually cares about his performance?

Not when you're scared you may lose "your" spot.

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Rheingans trained Vader among other people, so I don't think you should make fun of him.

[Guest JacK]

He wasn't making fun of him I thought. More, he was making fun of the WWE Woman's division.

 

And I guess that's a point about Seven. I mean Undertaker could absorb that spot any minute now. Or some new big guy could steal it.

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If the big man about to drive me to the mat in a crucifix bomb was feeling nervous, quite frankly, I'd be shitting myself.

[Guest Trivia247]

Keep in mind Kevin actually wanted to wrestle good for the WWE with selling and giving his opponents more offense and snap off some decent moves if he had any to give, but the WWE said no they wanted him to be a Undertaker-lyte and be a Monster squasher hence him playing the Albino Godzilla to the Cruiserweights

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New WWE signee Takako Inoue from Japan is headed to Minnesota to train under Brad Rheingans so that she can familiarize herself with the American style of pro-wrestling. On a funny note, John Laurinaitis had asked her how old she was during her tryout. She told him that she was 35 (which is true). Laurinaitis instantly got a shocked look on his face and told her that she looks like she's 23. Takako was reportedly thrilled to hear that.

 

Keep it in the pants John, keep it in the pants.

Hey, you can't blame the guy for wanting some of that asian pie. Rock on Big Johnny

[Guest Trivia247]

Credit: PWInsider.com

 

We have heard that a member of WWE's creative team, Dominic Pagliaro, resigned from his position this week. He had been telling many people backstage that his genius within creative was not appreciated. Dominic was not happy with the company, as he was not given the raise he thought he had earned, and he also gained a reputation of being a video producer that did not understand the business and had no idea what he was producing.

 

Stephanie McMahon had shown some favoritism towards Dominic for quite some time, but it has been said that he rubbed many people the wrong way with his disrespectful attitude towards many of the wrestlers' hard work and sacrifices.

 

As an example, before all of the workers set off for their European tour Dominic was overheard bragging about how he flies on the WWE company plane. That did not sit well with many, as a lot of talent travels to destinations either on normal flights or by car.

 

Many members of the RAW locker room are very happy for Nick Dinsmore, in that the Eugene character has taken off more than anyone originally thought that it would. There is some concern with the character though, as many feel that the writers are pushing the Eugene character too hard at this point in time.

 

There are some people that feel writers should try and pull away from the character a bit so that it can stay fresh long-term. There was an article in the Louisville Courier-Journal about Eugene recently which stated, "Showbiz is full of smart folks who were smart enough to make a mint by playing dumb. Add Nick Dinsmore's name to the list." Dinsmore adds; "Some guys have careers that last one or two weeks or months, and some guys know how to evolve themselves and change with the times. Eugene is one of those guys, I think."

 

Credit: PWTorch.com Newsletter

 

The Benoit vs Edge match at SummerSlam isn't a sure thing as there is still talk of HHH moving into the picture for the title match against Benoit.

 

It looks like there may actually be a heel turn in the Undertaker's future. There is currently some talk of having him stay with Paul Heyman and the Dudley's, eventually leading to a feud with Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Title.

 

Credit: PWInsider.com

 

 

 

The Sun Herald newspaper in Mississippi ran an article on Randy Orton today. Here's an excerpt from the interview:

 

"It's still hard to watch that match... I look at myself and think, 'Who is this and what was I thinking?' I was instantaneously in pain, but there was also the mental anguish knowing I've got all this metal stuck in my back and I'm going to be landing on it for the next 10 minutes. I think that match with Mick helped make me, so to speak. We busted our butts in the ring, and I think fans see and respect that."

 

To read the full article online, head to SunHerald.com.

 

 

Local 10 News in Florida reported that WWE superstars made a trip to the Miami-Dade College on Monday to sign autographs and help get students to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election as part of the SmackDown! Your Vote tour. The Hurricane was quoted as saying he hopes their campaign helps get the younger crowd to vote in the election. WWE is aiming at a milestone of two million young voters to register to vote in the election.

 

You can read the full article from the local TV report online at Local10.com.

[Guest Trivia247]

Credit: PWInsider.com

 

The current plan for Johnny Nitro is that he will return to RAW as a babyface after heading down to Ohio Valley Wrestling for some training.

 

We have heard some talk of WWE bringing back Rodney Mack with a refined character once he returns to the RAW roster. There was some talk of him possibly doing a takeoff of the Junkyard Dog character, as Junkyard Dog actually was the original trainer of Mack and his wife Jazz. Mack's "Red Dawg" character in ECW was a similar character to that.

 

There is much indication that the Paul Bearer character will be completely killed off in the coming weeks, most likely as soon as Great American Bash this Sunday on PPV. It has been said that Undertaker has not put up much of a fight to save Bearer since he realizes that he would be fighting in a losing battle. Also, Undertaker has been said to not be too thrilled about having Paul Heyman as his manager, as Taker has had heat with Heyman since late last year.

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Heyman probably called Taker out on something last year.

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As reported, WWE is looking to hire someone who will be in charge of storyline continuity and the overall direction of WWE's storylines. At this point, the leading candidate is a former soap opera writer who has no real knowledge of wrestling. WWE has apparently offered him a $200,000 per year deal. This whole thing has gotten a lot of laughs backstage among workers. They feel that hiring someone to oversee storyline continuity makes no sense since Vince McMahon constantly changes his mind on what to do and how to do it.

 

Credit: Torch Newsletter/411

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As reported, WWE is looking to hire someone who will be in charge of storyline continuity and the overall direction of WWE's storylines. At this point, the leading candidate is a former soap opera writer who has no real knowledge of wrestling. WWE has apparently offered him a $200,000 per year deal. This whole thing has gotten a lot of laughs backstage among workers. They feel that hiring someone to oversee storyline continuity makes no sense since Vince McMahon constantly changes his mind on what to do and how to do it.

 

Credit: Torch Newsletter/411

I'd take 200 large a year just to rubber stamp whatever Steph and Vince want anyway.

 

Vince: How about an angle where Undertaker beats 30 people in the Royal Rumble simultaneously, and then all the losers have AMNESIA!

 

Me: Sure boss, great idea.

 

Steph: And Lita falls in love with Kane, only he unmasks to reveal that he's been Gail Kim all these years!

 

Me: Sir, I see where your daughter gets her stunning beauty and intelligence. [pockets paycheque]

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Heyman probably called Taker out on something last year.

IIRC, it stems from Takers initial refusal to put Lesnar over clean. If this is the case, you'd think that Taker (and Heyman) would be over it by now.

[Guest Trivia247]

As reported, WWE is looking to hire someone who will be in charge of storyline continuity and the overall direction of WWE's storylines. At this point, the leading candidate is a former soap opera writer who has no real knowledge of wrestling. WWE has apparently offered him a $200,000 per year deal. This whole thing has gotten a lot of laughs backstage among workers. They feel that hiring someone to oversee storyline continuity makes no sense since Vince McMahon constantly changes his mind on what to do and how to do it.

 

Credit: Torch Newsletter/411

I'd take 200 large a year just to rubber stamp whatever Steph and Vince want anyway.

 

Vince: How about an angle where Undertaker beats 30 people in the Royal Rumble simultaneously, and then all the losers have AMNESIA!

 

Me: Sure boss, great idea.

 

Steph: And Lita falls in love with Kane, only he unmasks to reveal that he's been Gail Kim all these years!

 

Me: Sir, I see where your daughter gets her stunning beauty and intelligence. [pockets paycheque]

I probably would the same thing...as Long as I never ever watch the product I produced so I don't feel the overwhelming urge to take a baseball bat and crack my own head open.

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The Benoit vs Edge match at SummerSlam isn't a sure thing as there is still talk of HHH moving into the picture for the title match against Benoit.

 

Well no shit, who didn't see that one coming?

 

The current plan for Johnny Nitro is that he will return to RAW as a babyface after heading down to Ohio Valley Wrestling for some training.

 

Yay!

 

We have heard some talk of WWE bringing back Rodney Mack with a refined character once he returns to the RAW roster. There was some talk of him possibly doing a takeoff of the Junkyard Dog character, as Junkyard Dog actually was the original trainer of Mack and his wife Jazz.

 

Interesting. The man is dying for a gimmick now since Theodore is no longer there to help him.

 

There is much indication that the Paul Bearer character will be completely killed off in the coming weeks, most likely as soon as Great American Bash this Sunday on PPV.

 

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Eddie Guerrero is on ET right now talking about his past.

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I'm not sure how they can "bury" Paul Bearer in concrete without making it look unrealistic, unless you know...

 

 

OH MY GOD!

 

 

They are going to kill him for REAL!!!

 

*tells authorities...and they laugh at me*

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As reported, WWE is looking to hire someone who will be in charge of storyline continuity and the overall direction of WWE's storylines. At this point, the leading candidate is a former soap opera writer who has no real knowledge of wrestling. WWE has apparently offered him a $200,000 per year deal. This whole thing has gotten a lot of laughs backstage among workers. They feel that hiring someone to oversee storyline continuity makes no sense since Vince McMahon constantly changes his mind on what to do and how to do it.

 

Credit: Torch Newsletter/411

I'd take 200 large a year just to rubber stamp whatever Steph and Vince want anyway.

 

Vince: How about an angle where Undertaker beats 30 people in the Royal Rumble simultaneously, and then all the losers have AMNESIA!

 

Me: Sure boss, great idea.

 

Steph: And Lita falls in love with Kane, only he unmasks to reveal that he's been Gail Kim all these years!

 

Me: Sir, I see where your daughter gets her stunning beauty and intelligence. [pockets paycheque]

I probably would the same thing...as Long as I never ever watch the product I produced so I don't feel the overwhelming urge to take a baseball bat and crack my own head open.

 

Well, everynight you'd probably feel the urge to sit in the shower and cry for two hours at ok all the crap. Course, you'd be doing it in your big house with the 20 yr old bikini model who is also a nymphomanic......

 

Where do I send an application? I don't know what this "wrestling" is.

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New WWE signee Takako Inoue from Japan is headed to Minnesota to train under Brad Rheingans so that she can familiarize herself with the American style of pro-wrestling. On a funny note, John Laurinaitis had asked her how old she was during her tryout. She told him that she was 35 (which is true). Laurinaitis instantly got a shocked look on his face and told her that she looks like she's 23. Takako was reportedly thrilled to hear that.

 

Keep it in the pants John, keep it in the pants.

Hey, you can't blame the guy for wanting some of that asian pie. Rock on Big Johnny

*Insert bukkake joke here*

 

As reported, WWE is looking to hire someone who will be in charge of storyline continuity and the overall direction of WWE's storylines. At this point, the leading candidate is a former soap opera writer who has no real knowledge of wrestling.

 

Damn, I was so close--I was thinking ex-sitcom writer!!

 

So, no TV drama writer wants to put up with Vince's crap, huh?

 

For anyone wondering, Rene Dupree never uses the same "Fifi" twice.

 

This comes as a big surprise to...uh...