USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 Honestly I think it's a bad name, but it was a bad name last year too. I also don't think they should use real ECW PPV names because its not really an ECW PPV. It's WWE presents ECW PPV. They should have just come up with a different name this year, like "Extreme Revenge" or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 See, the wrestlers fighting while wearing suits reminds me of the oldschool NWA, when the Horsemen would attack people while still dressed in suits. Tully would undoubtedly take off his dress shoe to use as a weapon, which always cracked me up. I have no issue with them fighting in suits.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Angle and HBK don't look right fighting in suits and slacks, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 Angle's godawful sweat stains killed that image...the bald head doesn't help either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 Angle's godawful sweat stains killed that image...the bald head doesn't help either... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. Some guys just don't look right when they're dressed-up on WWE TV and fighting at the same time. Batista, HHH, JBL, Big Show, Ric Flair, etc. pull off the "dressed-up" look well, but if I ever see someone like CM Punk (if he ever debuts on WWE TV) fighting in a suit when he isn't having a match, I'm going to scratch my head in confusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 You do know it was scorching hot in the building that night? Under a more air-conditioned environment I'm sure Angle would look passable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 The Rock has not been mentioning WWE by name in any of his interviews recently. He recently claimed in an interview that he wanted to retire quietly. He said he didn't want to make a big deal about it like some other wrestlers had who make a big deal about it, and then come back like two months later. -prowrestling.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 You do know it was scorching hot in the building that night? Under a more air-conditioned environment I'm sure Angle would look passable. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> true, but Angle looked really really bad that night... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 And somewhere Foley feels the sting again. He's not the worst offender but I don't doubt that Rock is referring to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 It is indeed possible to have two one night stands. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is possible... but then it wouldn't be a one night stand. It doesn't surprise me though. I mean, WCW had how many World War III's? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let's say you have sex with a girl tonight, and then don't talk to her or deal with her again afterwards. But then a year from now, you run into the same girl at the bar, have sex with her again, and then again don't call her or deal with her afterwards. Is that not 2 one night stands? So, it's literally possible, but still a dumb ass name & idea. Angle and HBK don't look right fighting in suits and slacks, though. Oh, don't get me wrong, I definitely agree. But I think that a lot of that is because I was accustomed to seeing the Horsemen (well, Flair & Tully at least) in suits. So to see them fighting in suits wasn't that weird. To see Angle or HBK in suits is weird to begin with, let alone seeing them fight in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Does the full weight of how incredibly stupid this company is really get through to everyone? I mean, holy fuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 In the grand scheme of things, the respect people have for 'sports entertainers' is pretty limited to begin with. Having said that, though, I couldn't agree more. Nothing was funnier than Austin storming the ring in his denim shorts and fanny pack, looking to kick ass but looking more like a guy that can't find his daughter's at 6 Flags. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> At least it didn't look as ridiculous as HBK, Kurt Angle, Batista, and HHH kicking each others' asses several months ago on Raw while wearing slacks and suits on the show. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You mean you think Triple H and HBK rolling all over the place and punching each other while dressed in suits looked awesome? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *KNK* Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Angle's godawful sweat stains killed that image...the bald head doesn't help either... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. Some guys just don't look right when they're dressed-up on WWE TV and fighting at the same time. Batista, HHH, JBL, Big Show, Ric Flair, etc. pull off the "dressed-up" look well, but if I ever see someone like CM Punk (if he ever debuts on WWE TV) fighting in a suit when he isn't having a match, I'm going to scratch my head in confusion. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Punk looked great in ROH wearing the suit with the purple hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 no body looks cooler fighting while wearing casual dress than Dean Malenko... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 That's cause he's Dean Fucking Malenko. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Biggles Report post Posted October 22, 2005 I'd rather see WWE do a WCW reunion PPV, and put out a WCW DVD to coincide with it. The ECW PPV was supposed to be a "one night stand" so let it be. Given that they can't secure the better ECW talent anyway (Raven, Shane Douglas, Jerry Lynn, Sabu, Rhino), they should just let it go. A WCW reunion would be great. Plus they could market it under the Starrcade name - WCW's biggest PPV event. The attraction would probably make more money as well considering all the people that could potentially make the show: Ric Flair Sting Hollywood Hogan Kevin Nash Scott Hall Diamond Dallas Page Goldberg The Giant (Big Show) Booker T (solo or as Harlem Heat with Stevie Ray) Chris Benoit Syxx Lance Storm Scott Steiner Rick Steiner Lex Luger Kanyon Disco Inferno Buff Bagwell Vader Eddie Guerrero Rey Mysterio Dean Malenko Juventud Guerrera Billy Kidman Torrie Wilson Major Gunns Eric Bischoff The Nitro Girls I'd love to add Randy Savage to that list but I'm trying to be realistic, especially since WWE will be behind the event. There's a few others that can't be added as well like Jeff Jarrett, Raven, Konnan, because of their TNA affiliation. Nash is in TNA now, but he comes and goes, so who knows where he'll be when this event could've taken place. It may not be a five star night as far as wrestling is concerned as a lot of these guys are older now, but it would probably be entertaining. If for nothing else, just to do it before it's too late. I think it'd be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Does the full weight of how incredibly stupid this company is really get through to everyone? I mean, holy fuck. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is nothing professional about wre......WWE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Sorry if I'm going off topic, but isn't having another ECW One Night Stand going to diminsh the whole feeling and atmosphere that's supposed to surround the PPV? The first one had that "oh my God it's been so long since I've seen this and it's a one time thing" kind of feeling to it. The second one is going to have a "oh my God this...happened last year and it's not a one time thing anymore" kind of feel. Sure it will be fun, but the atmosphere will be totally different. It was the atmosphere that really made the first ONS so great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 It was never promoted as a one time event. In fact I recall Vince saying he on Raw he hoped the show was successful and that it would be the first of several ECW themed PPVs. I think for people to care as much this time there needs to be an actual main event with an issue in addition to the ECW reunion stuff. I've got a fun storyline idea that could be used if anyone is interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimensions 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 - An interview has been added to WWE.com with The Rock regarding the new movie "Doom", his contract expiring with WWE, a match between himself & Shawn Michaels and more. When asked about his contract status, he said: "The relationship is great. I have a great relationship with the "Old Man". The way the contract, and the ending of the contract went down, it was what it was. I don't ever harp on things, and nor do I ever want to live in regret. It just went down the way it went down, and that's fine. The relationship is good, and there door is always open. And I love wrestling. I love doing what I did because there's nothing like that � feeding off the energy of the crowd. Any opportunity I get to go back and dip in for a night and just start talking trash and electrifying, I'd do that for sure. I'm really happy for a lot of guys there. For instance, I love the new turn and transition Kurt Angle has gone through." When the prospect of a "Dream Match" with Shawn Michaels came up, Rock commented, " was never ever interested in working with him, to be honest with you. I've known him for a long time. He came in and worked for my family in Hawaii when I was like 13 � him and Marty Jannetty. It was just one of those things. He was always one of those guys that I said "Hey" to and he said "Hey" � it's no big deal." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 Too bad Rock feels that way. Rock / Michaels would be totally awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 Nevermind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimensions 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 More News Items: - After a surgery last week that saw the removal of more than eight inches of his colon, Jim Ross has returned home from the hospital today. "The biggest win from this whole thing was coming out without there being any cancer," said Ross from his home in Oklahoma. "There was a period for about four days where we didn't know what to expect." Being cancer-free isn't the only thing J.R. has to be excited about � he also knows that the end result of the surgery means he will no longer be in constant pain, which he has been in for months. "I started feeling really bad right after SummerSlam," admitted Ross. "I knew something was wrong because the pain kept getting worse. If it wasn't for RAW, I don't know what I would've done. All the pain seemed to go away over those two hours every Monday night. When I was on the air, adrenaline took over, and I was OK." Moving forward, Ross knows that a healthier lifestyle is a must. He already has plans to change his diet and begin an exercise program. In addition, believe it or not, he also plans on continuing to watch RAW every Monday night, including tonight. "Above all else, I'm a fan. Even through all this, I never stopped being a wrestling fan. I'm actually excited to see how things will play out tonight." - WWE now has the Bret Hart DVD, titled "The Best There Is� The Best There Was� The Best There Ever Will Be�," available for pre-order on their website. The DVD will be released November 15. The No Mercy DVD is also available for pre-order, and will be released on November 8. In an interesting note, WWE recently did an angle at a house show where Eugene was messing with the sound board, and played the entrance music for Brock Lesnar, of all people. He also played the entrance music for The Honky Tonk Man, Hulk Hogan, and Chris Jericho. - - Triple H is featured in the latest Muscle & Fitness magazine advertising the BSN supplement company. He signed a one-year endorsement deal with the company last year along with 8-time Mr. Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman who got a two-year industry record breaking deal. - Kurt Angle vs. John Cena in a cage match will headline the 11/17 Raw show in Manchester, England. - Kid Kash has a new website at www.kidkash.net - Rock will be on tomorrow's Best Dam Sports Show Period - Vince McMahon is scheduled to appear on "Money Matters Today". The show airs tonight at 8EST. - NASCAR has a feature of John Cena's appearance yesterday at NASCAR.com. - RVD made an appearance at the IGN Live Entertainment Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend. He talked about his knee injury and that he was ready to return to the ring in January. He also stated that until then he will have a "big surprise". He also mentioned that Batista will be appearing at his comic book store this coming Saturday. - Steve Austin and Mick Foley's WWE contracts stipulate a minimum of two matches per year. - Bill Goldberg will be taking part in a new reality show for Spike TV called "Pros vs. Joes" that will involve many retired sports stars such as Karl Malone and Jerry Rice. The show will debut in April. - Christy Hemme is signing autographs this coming Tuesday at Borders Books, 120 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA. - After jumping to the RAW brand this past summer, Kurt Angle has reportedly made it clear to many that he wants the chance to take part in many PPV main events to prove himself to WWE management. According to reports, Angle wants to be used more than just a "utility heel" and wants Vince McMahon to put faith in his work to build him as a reliable worker. The reason many people see issue with that taking place relies soley on McMahon having a tendency to show more faith in son-in-law Triple H. McMahon is also very big on John Cena being the centerpiece of the WWE at the moment and plans to take the WWE Championship off him doesn't appear to be in the plans for at least the next few months. The overwhelming opinion among many a few months before the WWE Draft Lottery in June was that Angle needed to jump to the RAW brand in order to further his character after his abilities weren't used to its fullest potential on the SmackDown brand. However, since the jump, Angle looks to have stalled a bit, although he is still scheduled to play a prominent role in the WWE Title scene well into Survivor Series. What the plans are after that is anyone's guess. Angle has stressed in many interviews in the last few months that he would like to see WWE, and Vince McMahon more importantly, give him the ball and run with it despite his past neck injury problems. One WWE source told The Torch, "Angle has sacrificed his health and his marriage for the business. He's lost so much, he won't settle for less than being known as the best ever. He may not get that wish, though, and that could haunt him forever." Credit: PWInsider, PWTorch, Observer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 well of course they're not taking the belt off Cena in the next few months, HHH's title win at WM won't be til March, that's a ways away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 I'd love to hear about Stevie Richards barging into McMahon's office demanding to be more than just a utility jobber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 That really sucks to read about Kurt, I hope he does get at least one more run. McMahon is also very big on John Cena being the centerpiece of the WWE at the moment and plans to take the WWE Championship off him doesn't appear to be in the plans for at least the next few months. I don't know what John did, but to see McMahon favor him over a hoss is mind numbing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 I don't know what John did, but to see McMahon favor him over a hoss is mind numbing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Simple. He's very over and his merchandise sells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyperchord24 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 That really sucks to read about Kurt, I hope he does get at least one more run. McMahon is also very big on John Cena being the centerpiece of the WWE at the moment and plans to take the WWE Championship off him doesn't appear to be in the plans for at least the next few months. I don't know what John did, but to see McMahon favor him over a hoss is mind numbing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, McMahon wants to imagine it's 1998 again, so Cena is his Rock version 2005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ransome Report post Posted October 25, 2005 I'd rather see WWE do a WCW reunion PPV, and put out a WCW DVD to coincide with it. The ECW PPV was supposed to be a "one night stand" so let it be. Given that they can't secure the better ECW talent anyway (Raven, Shane Douglas, Jerry Lynn, Sabu, Rhino), they should just let it go. A WCW reunion would be great. Plus they could market it under the Starrcade name - WCW's biggest PPV event. The attraction would probably make more money as well considering all the people that could potentially make the show: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The problem is, of course, that the WCW name has been buried so brutally and so persistently by WWE that it's almost ingrained in the mind of the average fan that WCW is an inferior promotion. WCW just isn't as distinctive as ECW either, so a WCW PPV would essentially be just a WWE PPV, especially considering almost all their best workers are/were WWE wrestlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 I'd rather see WWE do a WCW reunion PPV, and put out a WCW DVD to coincide with it. The ECW PPV was supposed to be a "one night stand" so let it be. Given that they can't secure the better ECW talent anyway (Raven, Shane Douglas, Jerry Lynn, Sabu, Rhino), they should just let it go. A WCW reunion would be great. Plus they could market it under the Starrcade name - WCW's biggest PPV event. The attraction would probably make more money as well considering all the people that could potentially make the show: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The problem is, of course, that the WCW name has been buried so brutally and so persistently by WWE that it's almost ingrained in the mind of the average fan that WCW is an inferior promotion. WCW just isn't as distinctive as ECW either, so a WCW PPV would essentially be just a WWE PPV, especially considering almost all their best workers are/were WWE wrestlers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's all true, but in my mind and I'm betting in the minds of most fans, WCW was the company that (generally speaking) put the wrestling first and pretty consistantly put on a better pure wrestling show, but then again Steph puts the entertainment before the sport and Vince I think genuinely hates the WCW name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyperchord24 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 I'd rather see WWE do a WCW reunion PPV, and put out a WCW DVD to coincide with it. The ECW PPV was supposed to be a "one night stand" so let it be. Given that they can't secure the better ECW talent anyway (Raven, Shane Douglas, Jerry Lynn, Sabu, Rhino), they should just let it go. A WCW reunion would be great. Plus they could market it under the Starrcade name - WCW's biggest PPV event. The attraction would probably make more money as well considering all the people that could potentially make the show: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The problem is, of course, that the WCW name has been buried so brutally and so persistently by WWE that it's almost ingrained in the mind of the average fan that WCW is an inferior promotion. WCW just isn't as distinctive as ECW either, so a WCW PPV would essentially be just a WWE PPV, especially considering almost all their best workers are/were WWE wrestlers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's all true, but in my mind and I'm betting in the minds of most fans, WCW was the company that (generally speaking) put the wrestling first and pretty consistantly put on a better pure wrestling show, but then again Steph puts the entertainment before the sport and Vince I think genuinely hates the WCW name <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Vince has said time and again that he took the ratings war with WCW VERY personally. So of course he's going to to whatever he can to bury the WCW name and everything associated with it. I wouldn't put it past him to do a WCW-themed ppv and basically make a joke out of it, mocking everything WCW ever did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
