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World Champion Kahli vs Batista @ WrestleMania 23 book it.

Yeah, like Dalip will stay around that long.

 

 

 

 

2007! If he doesn't legite kill anybody, I think they probably will keep him around.

 

Hopefully he'll end up on Raw with the Freak Force.

So your thinking he'll stay around for another year becauseof a magazine cover? Espically a WWE magainze cover?

 

Rightttttt

[Vampiro69 0]

If it is printed then it MUST BE TRUE!

[Cheech Tremendous 0]

WM buyrate news from the Meltz:

 

--Wrestlemania's first released number was 925,000 buys. Keep in mind that is a world wide number. However, it would be just below the all-time record first buy level of Wrestlemania X-7, and at a higher price, it should be the highest grossing pro wrestling event in history. In other words, a success.

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But what is the profit margin?

[ChrisMWaters 0]

Kane is on G4's "Attack of the Show."

 

And he's wearing his ring pants and a See No Evil T-Shirt.

 

And it seems he's in character for it...to an extent.

 

EDIT: OK, he's not TRULY in character. He's only semi in character.

[Maztinho 0]

Which is the status quo. He did all interviews in gimmick.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if the credits read "Jacob Whatisname" Kane.

[Downhome 0]

Have you guys seen this bit yet on WWE.com?

 

Zach Gowen with a fresh coat of paint?

 

 

 

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/anthonyrobles

 

Future WWE Superstar?

By Ian Asher

May 17, 2006

 

 

This Sunday at Judgment Day, Bobby Lashley won’t be the only one in the house with an impressive amateur wrestling background.

 

Introducing Anthony Robles. Born with just one leg, Anthony is an amazing high school amateur wrestler whose career has made him an inspiration to many. In fact, his story even touched Gerald Brisco, WWE Executive Director of Talent Relations,

who invited him to this Sunday’s Judgment Day pay-per-view, which will be held in his home state, Arizona.

 

“I wanted to congratulate him on what he accomplished,” Brisco told WWE.com. “I’m a former amateur wrestler (Brisco wrestled for Oklahoma State on the national championship team) and I helped recruit a lot of WWE talent from the college ranks. I follow amateur wrestling closely and I’m the assistant wrestling coach here in Tampa at the high school. So when I see accomplishments like that I try to reach out and congratulate the kids and everything.”

 

The Mesa high school senior just recently capped off an amazing high school amateur wrestling career by winning the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) national title at 112 lbs., with a 9-1 victory in the finals, dominating a field of state champions. As a junior, Robles placed second in the NHSCA national championship for his class. Anthony is the first disabled wrestler to win a title at the NHSCA national championships. While he may be viewed as disabled, he certainly doesn’t think of himself that way. “I think God gave me a gift by only giving me one leg” said Robles after winning his national title. The win finished off a perfect 53-0 senior season for him.

 

His four year high school career record consists of an impressive 131 wins and only 15 losses. Robles has won two Arizona state titles, was undefeated in his junior year, and named Arizona High School Male Athlete of the year by the Arizona Republic, the largest newspaper in the state.

 

 

Brisco is looking forward to meeting this accomplished young athlete, Sunday at Judgment Day. “What a spectacular and courageous young man. Being a former amateur wrestler, I know what a challenge it is wrestling in school. It’s the roughest sport out there, as far as the dedication and the sacrifices you make to become a champion. And to become a champion in the state of Arizona where the wrestling is tremendously tough and highly respected, he had to work his BUTT off. Being under the handicap that he is, it’s a remarkable accomplishment, he’s got to be a strong willed young man. I personally can’t wait to shake his hand and tell him how proud I am of him,” said Brisco.

 

Anthony trains for hours a day and drills techniques hundreds of times. His dedication and efforts have not been in vain, Robles is 45 for 48 on first takedowns this season. The Mesa Arizona champ’s signature techniques are his two best, the cradle, and the ball and chain. Anthony’s next challenge will be faced at the collegiate level as he now entertains offers from various wrestling powerhouse schools. Anthony has received scholarship offers from the Division I wrestling powers, Arizona State and Drexel, as well as Division II power, Western State College of Colorado. He is now training to move from the 112lbs. weight class he wrestled in during high school to 125lbs. for college.

 

Growing up he watched WWE all the time and there was actually a point when he wanted to become a WWE Superstar. But right now, he is focusing on a college wrestling career. After he gets his degree, he will be looking at other options.

 

Anthony started wrestling because his older cousin wrestled and he used to teach him moves when they were growing up. His cousin finally talked him into trying it and he fell in love with the sport. “It takes a lot of hard work to succeed in wrestling, and I like that about this sport,” he said.

 

Anthony enjoys amateur wrestling and WWE, because they both require hard work, dedication, and time, and neither one is easy to do. He mentioned that lot of the moves for WWE are refined from amateur wrestling, so he can identify. According to Robles, a takedown turns into a piledriver real quick. Or a front headlock becomes a suplex.

 

A perfect example of hard work and dedication for Robles is Kurt Angle. Robles admires Angle the most because he won an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, even with a broken neck. “Kurt is one of the greatest wrestlers in American history. He has overcome a lot in his career,” he said, obviously being able to identify. Other Superstars he enjoys watching are former amateur wrestling notables, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas. His all-time favorite Superstar though, is Randy the Macho Man Savage. “He had a flair that just got you involved with all of his matches. He made you want to watch him,” he said.

 

After a grueling season and high school wrestling career Anthony Robles is looking forward to relaxing and enjoying himself at Judgment Day, specifically he is looking forward to the Kurt Angle vs. Mark Henry match because they are two great athletes that have not only been successful in WWE wrestling but also in other sports. And that is what got them to where they are - with Kurt Angle being an Olympic gold medalist and Mark Henry being an Olympic weightlifter.

 

While his high school wrestling career is over, the accolades may still continue. There are whisperings that he may be nominated for ESPN’s ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability. “I consider it a great honor to even possibly be nominated. I never expected my wrestling career would be so successful when I first started. I believe God blessed me with a talent to wrestle and even though others see being born with one leg as a bad thing I consider it an advantage, especially in wrestling,” said Robles.

 

Robles’ successes help bring main stream attention to amateur wrestling, which is often overlooked by sports fans. While this may be the case for many people, it certainly isn’t for WWE.

 

WWE has been keeping a well trained eye on the amateur wrestling ranks for a while now and is a staunch supporter of it. When asked to comment on the relationship between the two, Gerald Brisco had this to say, “Mr. McMahon told me these guys are athletes, go out and get me some athletes. The Chairman is aware of all these kids’ accomplishments; we just wish we could find more of them, to fit the profile that we have. Big guys, with personality- they’re few and far between, but there are some great athletes out there and it’s up to us as instructors to teach them all the other aspects of the business. We’re supportive, we’re reaching out, we have been for the past 5-6 years, we hope to do it more and we hope to start doing it internationally.”

 

It has become a give-and-take relationship says Brisco, “I think amateur wrestling is having a great impact on WWE. I travel around the country, going to amateur meets, and National Wrestling tournaments. I know a lot of coaches, and the old phrase that we were out to kill amateur wrestling is completely dead. These coaches now respect what we do, and with the likes of Angle, Brock Lesnar, Lashley, Haas and Benjamin, these guys see that they’re getting opportunities that they wouldn’t have gotten in any other form. They are glad to see that we have opened ourselves up to amateur wrestling and we’re pursuing them.”

 

Before Robles settles in at college on moving day, he’s got another day to look forward to, and that’s Judgment Day. Once both of those days come and pass, who knows what the future will hold for this amazing athlete?

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I admire what the guy has done and wish him all the best, but I think it would be in his best interest to stay as far away from WWE as possible. Vince McMahon doesn't care what your disability is; he'll make fun of you anyway.

[Guest NYankees]

What about the wrestler who was on real sports like last year. He was a high school wrestler who didn't have any limbs. Kid was like undefeated all year in his weight class.

[The Amazing Rando 0]

They had him on Cold Pizza or one of those ESPN shows yesterday. But yeah, stay a fan, kid.

[death_by_burrito 0]

Kane is on G4's "Attack of the Show."

 

And he's wearing his ring pants and a See No Evil T-Shirt.

 

And it seems he's in character for it...to an extent.

 

EDIT: OK, he's not TRULY in character. He's only semi in character.

 

I just saw the replay of AOTS and yeah he was in semi character. At the end, Kevin says to check out "See No Evil" on May 19th and Kane gets in his face and tells him "I don't know if anyone told you, but DON'T say that date" or something along those lines. Kinda stupid.

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I pulled this from the DVD boards. Say hello to Sean O'Haire

 

[JustJoe2k5 0]

I suppose the "Seanton" Bomb is out of the question.

[Guest nokia]

New Japan Pro Wrestling President Simon Inoki told Daily Sports that NJPW will loan Shinsuke Nakamura to WWE for upcoming matches

[Black Lushus 0]

heh

 

when I saw him at the 5/27 Raw, he wasn't THAT bad...how old is that pic? He had toned up a tad by Raw...he did still have that gut, though.

[haws bah gawd 0]

heh

 

when I saw him at the 5/27 Raw, he wasn't THAT bad...how old is that pic? He had toned up a tad by Raw...he did still have that gut, though.

 

I want to say it's from around the beginning of April of this year.

[JustJoe2k5 0]

Japanese fans couldn't care less what shape their fighters are in.

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Did anyone catch Kane on Cold Pizza today? When Carlito was on, he was kayfabin' it up, I wonder if Kane did too. What a mess that would be.

[Frankie Williams 0]

heh

 

when I saw him at the 5/27 Raw, he wasn't THAT bad...how old is that pic? He had toned up a tad by Raw...he did still have that gut, though.

 

 

Wanna explain how thats possible?

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Here's Dean Malenko talking about the Spirit Squad. Taken from WWE.com so make of it what you will:

 

http://www.wwe.com/inside/agentconfidential/051806_malenko

 

I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when I first heard the concept of getting five guys together and putting them in cheerleading roles. I didn’t really know if that idea would work or not. But after watching the Spirit Squad for the past couple months, I think all five guys have really risen to the occasion. They have taken this concept, grasped it and made it their own. All five guys have made the most out of the opportunity they have been given.

 

A lot of times, guys really don’t know how to take their persona and make it their own. These guys, however, have had no problem. They have taken the Spirit Squad and ran with it and it’s become very successful for all of them. Their ability to do this is what really makes them stand out from other young guys in the past, in my opinion.

 

As an agent and someone who has been in the business for quite some time, it’s refreshing to see guys get an opportunity at such a young age and see them take it and embrace it. On a nightly basis, these guys go out and give 100 percent whether it’s a live event, television event or pay-per-view. And behind the scenes, they are all really good at coming up with creative ideas and trying to better themselves and their cheerleading personas. They do the whole cheerleading concept well and it’s something that has never been done before in the industry. It’s very innovative and refreshing.

 

There a couple of guys in the group who stand out to me. One is Kenny. I think Ken could be a breakout performer on his own someday. When I watch him in the ring, I see a 20-year-old kid who has a lot of natural ability. Over the last couple of weeks, he has had the luxury of being in main-event roles with guys such as Shawn Michaels and Triple H. He’s very fortunate to be in the ring with those guys, which can only help him down the line in his career in this industry. They are very experienced and he’s able to obtain valuable knowledge from them which is very hard to get. He’s also got a lot of natural ability. He reminds me a lot of myself and other guys of my era when we were given opportunities. From a fan’s perspective, Kenny’s a guy that they can expect to see as one of the top guys in years to come. Being 20 years old, he has a lot of years ahead of him in his career – not that the other four Spirit Squad members don’t – but by watching Kenny perform on his own in singles action, I think he’s the one guy who is the standout player in that group. They really all work well together, though, and I see nothing but success for all five of those guys.

 

They are still inexperienced, though, and it takes a long time to be a really good pro; but the future is nothing short of bright for all of them. It takes a lot of ring experience and work in front of crowds. But when I look at them, I see five young guys, all under the age of 25, that are four or five years ahead of the game. At the rate they’re going and if they all stay on the same track, they are five guys that are really going to make it big in this business.

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Frickin' double post.

[slimm44 0]

Have you guys seen this bit yet on WWE.com?

 

Zach Gowen with a fresh coat of paint?

 

Why throw the race card?

[Downhome 0]

I pulled this from the DVD boards. Say hello to Sean O'Haire

 

 

 

The people at the DVD boards are right when they say that he looks a little like Piper now.

 

http://seansational.com/galleries/new_gall...em06/index.html

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPFPgeHrnPM

[Guest JRE]

Wow, he Bart Gunn-ed it.

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Holy shit I just realized who that was... Damn he got out of shape.

 

I also pretty much agree with what Dean said about The Spirit Squad. I do see a lot of potential, even though I can't stand when they come out... I still keep the TV on just because I hate them that much, and to me, that's how I know they are doing a good job.

[death_by_burrito 0]

Wow, Sean O' Haire looks like shit.

[Guest Montresor]

O'Haire looks like a former wrestler in his mid-30s who finds the idea of being a guy in his mid-40s appealing.

[Corey_Lazarus 0]

I'm half-expecting O'Haire to really just be in a pair of shorts lounging around his house in that picture. Those aren't boxing gloves, those are often mits used to pull the hot tray of hash brownies out with.

[Black Lushus 0]

heh

 

when I saw him at the 5/27 Raw, he wasn't THAT bad...how old is that pic? He had toned up a tad by Raw...he did still have that gut, though.

 

 

Wanna explain how thats possible?

 

explain how what is possible? His arms were toned, his chest was more defined but he still had a bit of a pooch, like HHH...anything else? He also had no body hair and was oiled up so that may have been the difference. It's possible to have buff arms and good pecs but still have a gut, you know...bench presses don't flatten your stomach.

[ChrisMWaters 0]

Found this on WWE.com ...I'm wondering about Angle's sanity now...

 

Read my lips

By Louie Dee

May 18, 2006

 

 

 

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but from now on, a shot of Kurt Angle’s face may be worth 1001. Recently, Angle had several custom mouthpieces made, all bearing a word or phrase that will describe what he is thinking heading into a match. And when the “Wrestling Machine” returns to the ring at Judgment Day, his dental guard will serve as not only protection, but also as an extra source of motivation.

 

While it may make him look like more of a badass in the ring, the mouthpiece originally came into Angle’s wardrobe as the result of an injury. “I got some teeth knocked out in a Steel Cage Match against John Cena during an international tour last fall,” Angle told me. “Instead of going to the dentist, I went and bought a mouthpiece, and for the rest of the tour I would put my broken teeth inside the mouthpiece and shove it into my mouth.” While it began as protection, the look it gave Angle made the mouthpiece a permanent fixture. “I wore that thing in and out of the ring, and when Mr. McMahon saw me with it, he loved it. It makes me look like even more of a badass.”

 

So how did he come to add the phrases? “I went to my dentist with the idea to put letters on the mouthpiece. He originally thought it was impossible, but we found a company in California that could do it,” Angle recalled. “They took my impression, and put the letters inside a lamination to put on the mouthpiece.”

 

As of now, Angle has had eight mouthpieces made, but foresees more in the near future. “The first one I had made says Machine, because I’m the Wrestling Machine. But, there are more for whatever mood I’m in at the time, such as revenge.” The Olympic Gold Medalist thinks the new addition will help him gain a psychological advantage. “I can be a man of few words, because I can let my opponent know what’s coming simply by opening my mouth.”

 

Angle is proud of his new gear, but the six-time World Champion thinks that the fans will get a kick out of them as well. “I plan on getting as many made as I can, because I think the fans will get into it. The more creative I get, the more they’ll want to see what I’m wearing. It’ll be unpredictable, though, because you never know just what I’m thinking.”

 

So what will we see at Judgment Day? “You’ll have to wait and see; maybe it’ll be machine, maybe revenge, or maybe a totally new one,” Angle said coyly. “Whatever it is, it’s for me to know, you to wonder, and Mark Henry to worry about.”