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[Mecca 0]

so do Ken Doane and Johnny Nitro hate each other by proxy? (Doane is the one piping Mickie, right?)

 

I don't think they have beef but I know Mickie and Joey Mercury have beef. At one time Mickie James dated Mercury and basically when she broke up with him she called him a drug addicted piece of shit, which well was true at the time. Melina didn't like that seeing as Mercury is her buddy and well that gave her more reason to dislike Mickie James.

 

I personally think alot of it just jealousy in general because that's how women are. Mickie James is better than Melina in every single way anyone can think of, so Melina doesn't like her......man I'm shocked I tell ya.

[Black Lushus 0]

see why you don't fuck people you work with?

[spman 0]

In case anyone has been wondering, Mick Foley's new book so far is somewhat disappointing. I'm only about halfway through, so it still has plenty of time to improve, but so far the bulk of this book has just been a narrative of his career in WWE starting from November 2001 when he was released from his contract. It's just not that interesting to read, as I already saw most of this stuff on TV, and read about most of the backstage stuff in the Observer. There a few interesting bits of backstage politics mixed in, and a lot of names dropped that only the smartest of fans would recognize, but beyond that, I'm kinda bored. I'll write back once I finish it.

[Mike wanna be 0]

Looked like, as somebody said, the finish was to be Mickie ending up "powerbombed" from the top rope; Melina ducked her head for some reason and Mickie, instead of taking the back bump, ended up flipping back too hard and went upside down instead of just backwards.

 

If that wasn't supposed to be the finish, then yeah, mostly Melina's fault. If it was, then it would be up to Mickie to protect herself and land safely; once she got in that position what could Melina have done?

[Art Sandusky 0]

Back, and to the left.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

Let's just agree that Ashley sucks and move on.

[Celtic Jobber 0]

Isn't or wasn't Melina dating Batista and not Nitro?

 

She was banging Batista at one point, but now seems to be back to just Nitro (but who really knows?). Last I heard, Batista is now dating ECW interviewer and Diva Search reject, Rebecca DiPietro

[MillenniumMan831 0]

Back, and to the left.

 

Are you saying there had to be a 2nd powerbomber?

[Epic Reine 0]

Do WWE legitimatley like London and Kendrick or have they just been fresh out of ways to get the belts off them? It seems like they want them to succeed with the 10 month title reign and ladder match win and all but Kendrick did walk out on them before and I always thought they'd never ever push them so...

[Thanks for the Fish 0]

Do WWE legitimatley like London and Kendrick or have they just been fresh out of ways to get the belts off them? It seems like they want them to succeed with the 10 month title reign and ladder match win and all but Kendrick did walk out on them before and I always thought they'd never ever push them so...

 

I think it's a combination of both, I think the wwe likes them, but I also think that due to lack of competition they have kept the belts. Basically the same reason why Greg Helms kept the CW title for so long. One issue with London and Kendrick is that they're terrible in backstage skits, which hurts their feud potential.

 

Who should have the titles instead Deuce/Domino or Regal/Taylor?

 

I like the idea of a cross brand tag title - seperately the tag scenes are pretty barren, however if you combined them into one big division there is pretty solid depth there.

[Jaxxson Mayhem 0]

I bought the book (Foley's book) too. Just started it tho. He does mention alot of the backstage people already. Most of you're average fans won't recognize most of the people mentioned.

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

Do WWE legitimatley like London and Kendrick or have they just been fresh out of ways to get the belts off them? It seems like they want them to succeed with the 10 month title reign and ladder match win and all but Kendrick did walk out on them before and I always thought they'd never ever push them so...

I'm pretty sure Kendrick went to Vince to let him know he wanted to leave, and basically got Vince's blessing, so it's not like Kendrick dicked over the company or anything.

[Enigma 0]

Kendrick didn't "walk out" of WWE. He politely asked for his release in January 2004 and was granted it. The company left the door wide open for him to return at any point, and he did in August 2005.

[haVoc 0]

Mr. Fuji will be going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.

 

Credit: Meltzer

[Hawk 34 0]

Are more people going to be angry that some old guy who the current fans don't know will be going into the HOF over the awesome guys like X-Pac who totally ruled the attitude days, ya know, when wrestling was cool and stuff?

[haVoc 0]

Who cares what the current fan base likes, dislikes, knows or doesn't. I watch in hope that I can be entertained. Fuck everyone else.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

Given that Fuji managed until around '94/'95, I doubt many fans will not know him.

[Mike wanna be 0]

It's an excuse to air Fuji Vice, I'm all for it. I think Michaels should induct him; as we all know, HBK loves Mr. Fuji.

[Dobbs 3K 0]

He should be inducted by Paul Diamond. Either him or Warlord.

[Kahran Ramsus 0]

Nah, Fuji has to be inducted by The Magnificent Muraco...if he's still alive.

[Black Lushus 0]

it'll probably be Barry Darsow...didn't they just sign him to a Legends thing recently?

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

Muraco appeared on some program on WWE 24/7 recently, so he's very much alive and a sensible choice.

[Dobbs 3K 0]

Actually, yeah, Muraco makes the most sense. Either him or Brian Adams.

 

"You know, I appreciated Fuji taking me under his wing when I was part of Demolition so much, that when I had to get revenge on Randy Savage and learn some ninja skills, I knew just who to turn to!"

[Darthtiki 0]

WWE in clutches of AT&T

From the ring, ringtones and more

By Georg Szalai

 

March 8, 2007

 

NEW YORK -- Sports entertainment powerhouse World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. and telecommunications giant AT&T Inc., which recently acquired Cingular Wireless, have struck a multiyear exclusive content agreement.

 

The deal will allow WWE to use its content to reach its audience via a new platform. At the same time, it will bring to fans who are AT&T mobile users the largest collection of mobile sports entertainment content to date, including text-based offerings, wallpapers and other graphics, ringtones, voice tones and video.

 

Executives said Wednesday that the partnership is a work in progress, with content packages and offerings to be developed over time. They didn't disclose financial terms of the partnership or how many years it covers.

 

AT&T says it has 61 million mobile customers.

 

The WWE arrangement adds to the company's slew of exclusive content deals, with such partners as HBO, "American Idol," "Saturday Night Live" and the NCAA. The WWE deal fits "our overall strategy, which is to work with outstanding content producers and providers who have a passionate audience," said John Burbank, vp of AT&T wireless marketing.

 

 

WWE's TV programming reaches more than 15 million viewers each week, and its WWE.com site draws more than 16 million unique users, according to the company.

 

"Now, fans can carry the action with them wherever they go, just in time for WrestleMania," Burbank said of WWE's annual pay-per-view extravaganza, which this year takes place April 1 at Ford Field in Detroit.

 

Said Shane McMahon, WWE executive vp global media: "Because we own our intellectual property and a vast video library of sports entertainment content, we have the unparalleled ability to create timely, unique content within hours for the year-round enjoyment of our fans."

 

McMahon said during an interview that, for example, WWE could within minutes send subscribers of the mobile service a photo of a popular wrestler from a live TV show plus his newest catchphrase as a voice tone.

 

WrestleMania 23 will be a first chance to market the new offering, with AT&T and WWE working on a "WrestleMania's Magic Moments" lineup of content, including videos from past WrestleManias and commentary building to this year's event.

 

In the coming months, AT&T and WWE plan to launch "a number of wireless-related services." In a statement, they said that AT&T, among other things, "intends to use WWE content to explore text-based programs that will offer AT&T's and WWE fans a unique interactive experience."

 

Down the line, the deal could evolve to include elements like direct-to-customer commerce, so fans could order WWE merchandise via their cell phone, executives said.

[Dobbs 3K 0]

Oh boy, can't wait to hear those non-stop AT&T plugs on RAW now...

[King Cucaracha 0]

So, in other words, they're going to have some sort of phone poll every week to scam people out of money.

 

Only question, why did it take them so long?

[Dobbs 3K 0]

"WHO SHOULD UMAGA DEFEND THE INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE AGAINST TONIGHT, LIVE ON MONDAY NIGHT RAW? TEXT MESSAGE 1 FOR CARLITO, 2 FOR JEFF HARDY, OR 3 FOR SHELTON BENJAMIN ON YOUR AT&T PHONE, NOW, BAH GAWD!!!"

 

 

(Follow up with pointless six minute match that ends with two run-ins after the following ad break).

[The Amazing Rando 0]

 

WWE's TV programming reaches more than 15 million viewers each week, and its WWE.com site draws more than 16 million unique users, according to the company.

 

 

So more people visit the website than watch on TV? And since WHEN does WWE programming get 15 million viewers a week? Not a chance.

[The Niggardly King 0]

Maybe they're counting everyone who watches every program... and Hogan Know's Best ratings.

[Kahran Ramsus 0]

Muraco appeared on some program on WWE 24/7 recently, so he's very much alive and a sensible choice.

 

Thanks. I knew he was around a couple of years ago for his HoF induction, but sadly with the frequency of wrestling deaths these days I can barely remember who's alive and who isn't from that period.