Lots to write about tonight my children...
Most important bit of news is Ric Flair's return to Raw tonight. It's not going to be as exciting as the 2nd Coming of Christ... er, Chris Jericho, but if booked properly it will be a helluva farewell tour. Disputably the greatest professional wrestler of all time, Ric Flair is going to wrestle his final match at Wrestlemania 24 in Orlando, Florida. Raw is in Charlotte, North Carolina tonight and I imagine Flair's pop will be bigger than Chris Jericho's was last week. What I find most interesting about Flair's return/farewell tour is how it will be booked and the fact that Steve Austin is lending his own ideas for a storyline. Rumors are circulating that he will have a title run that will end at Wrestlemania.
My initial reaction to Ric Flair losing his final match was 'What?!?,' but the more I think about it the more I like it. Both The Kidd and myself have been yearning for Flair to become either World Heavyweight Champion or WWE Champion for over a year. He is easily one of the top draws in the company and he is the dirtiest player in the game and he is more than deserving of one last title run. When I think of pro-wrestling champions, I think of Ric Flair first and foremost. If he is booked to win a belt and drops it to a deserving opponent at Wrestlemania - and when I say deserving I mean DESERVING (which is a topic of discussion for another day) - it will be a true 'passing of the torch.' The writers and bookers and Vince McMahon must be very careful and very smart about Flair's final 4 months in the WWE.
Speaking of possible Wrestlemania 24 spoilers, HHH wants to turn heel. HHH is best booked as a heel. He is a villian. Fans love to hate him. I lose respect for him as a face because he has the ability to book himself in anyway that he wants. HHH has the most political power any talent has ever had in any promotion and he could use that power to headline himself in a Wrestlemania main-event and win the WWE Championship. However, he is smart enough to know that that would not go over well with the locker room or any educated (by educated, I mean wrestling educated) wrestling fan. HHH's original idea was to book himself heel against John Cena a la Wrestlemania 22... with Cena out, the idea being kicked around is HHH v. HBK in Orlando. I don't like this idea. I like my idea of HHH v. Jeff Hardy. Jeff Hardy should get a title shot if not a title run. HBK should put over a deserving, younger wrestler. While HHH still has some years left in him, HBK is getting pretty painful to watch. He needs to be replaced and doing the job for someone at Wrestlemania is the right thing.
Speaking of Shawn Michaels, he has said that he sees allot of his younger self in Randy Orton. I guess this is a promising observation on Hickenbottom's part. Randy Orton can be a huge star. The potential is there. However, this title run he is on is not working out... at least as far as I'm concerned. I really liked his 'clean' win over Michaels at the Survivor Series, but - like Edge - Orton is trying too hard at being a 'bad guy.' Orton needs to study video of The Rock to learn how to convert his real-life personality into a professional wrestling persona. I have faith that he can one day be the top man in the company, but he is further away from that position now than he was six months ago. He is digressing.
Edge will most likely win the World Heavyweight Title in the next couple of weeks. I'm assuming this will set up a Edge/Taker feud culminating at Wrestlemania. I don't know how Batista is going to be booked over the next couple of months, but I don't think he fits into any interesting story lines. It's a shame because he was really growing on me... I'm serious... I can't explain it... I don't think any reasonable man can explain how Batista gets over. The Kidd believes it has much to do with his pyro. I guess I can agree with that.
As of now, these are the unofficial, unconfirmed Armageddon matches...
Chris Jericho v. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship
Batista v. The Undertaker v. Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship
Shawn Michaels v. Ken Kennedy
If seven months ago you had told me that these were booked matches and asked me to guess which pay-per-view event they were booked for, I would have replied 'Wrestlemania,' and pumped my fists.
Carlito - I don't know why I keep talking about him but I'd guess it's because I like his hair and when he spits apple - has officially given his notice to the WWE. He is being released and upon release will be allowed to work anywhere EXCEPT for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Hmmm... I wonder if Vince McMahon is feeling threatened... well, I did wonder if Vince McMahon was feeling threatened until I saw the Angle Family Thanksgiving dinner spot on Impact... it was sort of funny but not really at all... so bottom line, I really don't see TNA as a threat to the WWE... yet...
Mark Henry is headed to ECW. I like this move almost as much as I like the Shelton Benjamin to ECW move. I'm getting tired of seeing Smackdown guys 'appearing' on ECW, but if these Smackdown guys become ECW guys I'd be happy-- or at least as happy as ECW could possibly make someone. ECW needs a stable roster that consists of more than 9 wrestlers. CM Punk needs some talent besides John Morrisson to work with-- no knocking of John Morrisson, but I'm just bored of that program. And to be honest, I think that Smackdown is a little thick on talent. The World Title picture just got way too crowded with the return of Edge. There are five former champions (and that's just a quick count) on the roster that have held the title at least once over the last two years. It's going to be tough to book Batista without the Championship being involved and Rey Mysterio has gotten to the point of putting over M.V.P. on Friday Night Smackdown on the CW network.... didn't he win the title at Wrestlemania 22? Wow. So, Mark Henry to ECW is good for everyone involved... much like Shelton Benjamin's jump from Raw.
Bobby Lashley will be returning to action in early December. I don't know where he is going to fit in. He has a great opportunity to turn into the next Ahmed Johnson! I don't make that comparison because they're both black. I make the comparison because both wrestlers were taking strides in the company and both went down to injury and both did steroids (I can't prove this, but come on). Ahmed Johnson came back to a scenario that didn't need his presence and he lost his star power and he came back in horrible shape. As far as Bobby is concerned, Raw doesn't need Lashley and I don't think that many fans are going to be enthusiastic about his return - fans are excited about Christ Jericho... er, Chris Jericho... and Ric Flair and Jeff Hardy - and after the WWE Wellness Program controversy, I don't see Lashley being nearly as muscular or physically fit as he was when he went down with a 'shoulder injury.' Maybe he and Ron Simmons and D-Lo Brown can join Mark Henry in ECW and re-start one of the most racially degrading stables in pro-wrestling history: The Nation of Domination. Heck (and I use 'Heck' not 'Hell' because this is a family-friendly wrestling blog), maybe Cryme Tyme can get their jobs back also. Hey! Where is Ahmed Johnson anyhow?!? The Nation of Domination can return and it can be bigger than the nWo.
Enjoy Raw tonight! I'm expecting a good show. I'm excited to see Chris Jericho and Ric Flair. These two professional entertainers will easily take the broadcast up several notches. I'm excited to see Jeff Hardy in action (I've become a total Jeff Hardy mark, much to The Kidd's dismay). I'm excited to see Shawn Michaels and Ken Kennedy develop their program. I'm NOT excited to see Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes continue their awkward father/mentor/son/learner storyline, but I'm sure that I'm going to see them booked together in some sort of lame match around 8:34.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to read this novel of a post... sorry for the lack of posts over the holiday weekend...
Peace out.
- Seannie Wan
2008 WWE King of the Ring
William Regal - a big push followed by a 60 day suspension.
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11/21/07
Random Notes and Random Thoughts On A Random Thanksgiving Eve 11/23/07
Biggest news to report: Shelton Benjamin has been switched from Raw to the ECW roster. I don't think this bodes well for Charlie Haas. However, I think this is great for Shelton Benjamin. He is one of the top five wrestlers on the Raw brand and he gets buried so much he is seen but once a month on television. It's sad that a guy with that much talent gets such little television time. Part of the problem is that he had been paired with Haas again. I'm not knocking Haas, but this is clearly a case of Shawn Michaels/Marty Jannetty.
Benjamin can make a big impact on ECW. He is deserving of a belt and he held the Intercontinental Title for a fairly long period of time. He should be thrown into the ECW Championship mix and I think he would work a great program with CM Punk. I'm excited to tune into ECW on Tuesdays and see how Shelton fits.
TNA news: Tomko has had emergency surgery on a torn muscle. There is no word yet on how long he will be out of action. TNA can clean up this mess by teaming Christian with Styles and having the two drop the Tag Belts to the Steiners or - even better - Team 3D. This could push a Christian Cage - AJ Styles feud and a Team 3D - Motor City Machine Guns feud for the Tag Belts. I like Tomko, but this is not a horrible situation... except for Tomko... and I guess Prince Albert (A-Train) whom he shares the New Japan Tag Titles with (disclaimer: it may not be Albert that he shares the title with and it may not be New Japan that he wrestles for and he may already have lost that title... I guess I should have done some more research : - ( ).
I'm very curious to see how the Chris Jericho/Randy Orton program will be booked. I'm very curious to see how Edge is booked. I'm most curious to see if Triple H will book himself in a heel turn which, in my opinion, would then push Jeff Hardy to the top face - I guess only behind Jericho - on Raw.
Matt Hardy has had surgery on his appendix and will be out for 8 to 10 weeks. Jeez... more bad luck for the WWE. Matt Hardy is probably the hardest worker on Smackdown... if not the WWE. It works that they could play his absence as a knee injury courtesy of MVP. I guess MVP v. Matt Hardy for the U.S. Title at Wrestlemania 24?
I've actually been brainstorming a possible card for Wrestlemania... What do you think?...
Triple H v. Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship - Triple H has won the belt from Randy Orton due to Chris Jericho's help and turned heel on Jeff Hardy who has won the Royal Rumble.
Edge v. The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship - Edge has won the World Title from Batista.
Chris Jericho (should he still be around) v. Randy Orton in some kind of special stipulation match... should the feud last this long...
Shawn Michaels v. Ken Kennedy should they still be feuding. I think this should be a great program. I hope Michaels lays down for Kennedy.
Ric Flair v. Ricky Steamboat - this is going to be Flair's last match and who better - besides I guess Sting - to work with in his farewell match. This is also dependent upon Steamboat's ability to work a match... a good match.
Batista v. Umaga v. Snitsky v. John Morrison v. the Miz v. Finlay in the Money in the Bank Match - this is because I have no idea how else to book these guys.
MVP v. Matt Hardy for the U.S. Championship - this feud can be booked longer and built better with Matt Hardy's injury.
Who am I missing? What do you think? I'm sure The Kidd will have something to say. I'll give some more thought and do a re-post.
Happy Thanksgiving to all our loyal readers!!!
Peace Out
- Seannie Wan
Benjamin can make a big impact on ECW. He is deserving of a belt and he held the Intercontinental Title for a fairly long period of time. He should be thrown into the ECW Championship mix and I think he would work a great program with CM Punk. I'm excited to tune into ECW on Tuesdays and see how Shelton fits.
TNA news: Tomko has had emergency surgery on a torn muscle. There is no word yet on how long he will be out of action. TNA can clean up this mess by teaming Christian with Styles and having the two drop the Tag Belts to the Steiners or - even better - Team 3D. This could push a Christian Cage - AJ Styles feud and a Team 3D - Motor City Machine Guns feud for the Tag Belts. I like Tomko, but this is not a horrible situation... except for Tomko... and I guess Prince Albert (A-Train) whom he shares the New Japan Tag Titles with (disclaimer: it may not be Albert that he shares the title with and it may not be New Japan that he wrestles for and he may already have lost that title... I guess I should have done some more research : - ( ).
I'm very curious to see how the Chris Jericho/Randy Orton program will be booked. I'm very curious to see how Edge is booked. I'm most curious to see if Triple H will book himself in a heel turn which, in my opinion, would then push Jeff Hardy to the top face - I guess only behind Jericho - on Raw.
Matt Hardy has had surgery on his appendix and will be out for 8 to 10 weeks. Jeez... more bad luck for the WWE. Matt Hardy is probably the hardest worker on Smackdown... if not the WWE. It works that they could play his absence as a knee injury courtesy of MVP. I guess MVP v. Matt Hardy for the U.S. Title at Wrestlemania 24?
I've actually been brainstorming a possible card for Wrestlemania... What do you think?...
Triple H v. Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship - Triple H has won the belt from Randy Orton due to Chris Jericho's help and turned heel on Jeff Hardy who has won the Royal Rumble.
Edge v. The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship - Edge has won the World Title from Batista.
Chris Jericho (should he still be around) v. Randy Orton in some kind of special stipulation match... should the feud last this long...
Shawn Michaels v. Ken Kennedy should they still be feuding. I think this should be a great program. I hope Michaels lays down for Kennedy.
Ric Flair v. Ricky Steamboat - this is going to be Flair's last match and who better - besides I guess Sting - to work with in his farewell match. This is also dependent upon Steamboat's ability to work a match... a good match.
Batista v. Umaga v. Snitsky v. John Morrison v. the Miz v. Finlay in the Money in the Bank Match - this is because I have no idea how else to book these guys.
MVP v. Matt Hardy for the U.S. Championship - this feud can be booked longer and built better with Matt Hardy's injury.
Who am I missing? What do you think? I'm sure The Kidd will have something to say. I'll give some more thought and do a re-post.
Happy Thanksgiving to all our loyal readers!!!
Peace Out
- Seannie Wan
11/17/07
By The Way....
Real quick.. it is the 10 year anniversary of the Montreal Screwjob...
Maybe there is something to my theory of Shawn Michaels turning heel on Sunday? Mr. McMahon calls for the bell to be rung while Michaels has Randy Orton in a sharpshooter and gives Michaels the title without Orton submitting...
It'd be the most interesting idea the WWE has had in the last five years... me thinks.
Maybe there is something to my theory of Shawn Michaels turning heel on Sunday? Mr. McMahon calls for the bell to be rung while Michaels has Randy Orton in a sharpshooter and gives Michaels the title without Orton submitting...
It'd be the most interesting idea the WWE has had in the last five years... me thinks.
11/16/07
Post Smackdown Notes 11/16/07
I really liked the MVP/Matt Hardy Tag Team Champions storyline. I knew that it was going to end eventually but I thought it could have gone on for awhile longer. I think MVP can be a top star with the WWE. His names is almost as bad as Kaz and his entrance is lame and I'm sick of overblown elbow drops, but he is a pretty funny guy with the microphone and he can work a good match.
I think that if the story continued for awhile longer it would have picked up more steam and would have been beneficial for both MVP and Hardy. Maybe something more interesting will come of it. For example, Jeff Hardy skipped out before Matt Hardy's match. Maybe Matt will get angry at Jeff. Who knows? I hope MVP and Matt Hardy put on a good match for the US Title. Matt Hardy deserves a belt. He's a hard worker with allot of respect for the business. MVP is sure to gain some heat out of his turn on Matt. It'll be nice to hear some sort of reaction when he enters the arena as opposed to the uncomfortable silence that usually accompanies his lame, overblown entrance.
I'm looking forward to the Hell in a Cell.
Smackdown is more entertaining than Raw and has been for the last month.
Rey Mysterio doesn't seem like he is interested in wrestling anymore. He looks like he's half-assing it.
Finlay is a good heel. I hate him and I don't normally hate talent because of the character they portray.
I like that The Miz and John Morrison have the belts. It'll add some heat to ECW and those characters. I just hate that it is at the expense of MVP and Matt Hardy. Honestly, MVP turning on Matt is predictable, but if they built up a friendship more and some better successful title defenses, the whole story would have been a helluva lot better.
I think it was hilarious that there were close-ups of fans on the verge of tears in the audience while MVP worked Matt's knee.
Sick of Jericho promos. I just want Jericho.
The Kidd had to call some girl to work his shift at McDonalds in New Jersey the first time Chris Jericho showed up on Raw. He has to do the same this time although he has a different place of employment. I told him he should call the same girl for nostalgic reasons.
Edge on Sunday, Jericho on Monday... We just need RVD at ECW on Tuesday and it will be the best week for the WWE in the last three years.
I really hope Shawn Michaels turns heel on Sunday by repeating the Montreal Screwjob.
I think that if the story continued for awhile longer it would have picked up more steam and would have been beneficial for both MVP and Hardy. Maybe something more interesting will come of it. For example, Jeff Hardy skipped out before Matt Hardy's match. Maybe Matt will get angry at Jeff. Who knows? I hope MVP and Matt Hardy put on a good match for the US Title. Matt Hardy deserves a belt. He's a hard worker with allot of respect for the business. MVP is sure to gain some heat out of his turn on Matt. It'll be nice to hear some sort of reaction when he enters the arena as opposed to the uncomfortable silence that usually accompanies his lame, overblown entrance.
I'm looking forward to the Hell in a Cell.
Smackdown is more entertaining than Raw and has been for the last month.
Rey Mysterio doesn't seem like he is interested in wrestling anymore. He looks like he's half-assing it.
Finlay is a good heel. I hate him and I don't normally hate talent because of the character they portray.
I like that The Miz and John Morrison have the belts. It'll add some heat to ECW and those characters. I just hate that it is at the expense of MVP and Matt Hardy. Honestly, MVP turning on Matt is predictable, but if they built up a friendship more and some better successful title defenses, the whole story would have been a helluva lot better.
I think it was hilarious that there were close-ups of fans on the verge of tears in the audience while MVP worked Matt's knee.
Sick of Jericho promos. I just want Jericho.
The Kidd had to call some girl to work his shift at McDonalds in New Jersey the first time Chris Jericho showed up on Raw. He has to do the same this time although he has a different place of employment. I told him he should call the same girl for nostalgic reasons.
Edge on Sunday, Jericho on Monday... We just need RVD at ECW on Tuesday and it will be the best week for the WWE in the last three years.
I really hope Shawn Michaels turns heel on Sunday by repeating the Montreal Screwjob.
11/13/07
Survivor Series 2007 Preview
Survivor Series has become the worst Pay-Per-View event of the year. It's treated like a high-profile event but delivers like an episode of ECW. When Survivor Series 2006 ended, I wanted to vomit. It was disgusting. It was uninteresting. It was bad wrestling and it was bad storytelling and it was worse than the worst card I could have thought off.
Survivor Series 2007 is shaping up to be the same... maybe a little better.
First off, I hate traditional Survivor Series matches. They were cool in the '80s because it was the only opportunity a wrestling fan had to see Hulk Hogan team up with the Ultimate Warrior and Demolition... or Randy Savage team up with Jake Roberts and the Rockers... I might be making up actual Survivor Series teams but I think you get the point. In today's over saturated professional wrestling market these sort of team-ups between 'superstars' happen more often than not. The WWE has to book 3 main events every week so it's near impossible for team-ups not to happen and story lines not to cross.
A traditional Survivor Series match is lame because at least five 'superstars' have to be eliminated within twenty minutes. This means that there are some cheese ball pins and submissions. There are no high-points and there has to be time for each 'superstar' to perform his signature move. Ugh. Just thinking about this match makes me wonder why The Kidd is ordering the PPV.
The match up:
Triple H, Rey Mysterio, The Hardys, and Kane vs. Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, MVP, Finlay, and Big Daddy V.
It doesn't matter who wins or who pins who. It's for the kids and I'm not looking forward to it.
10 Divas Tag Team Match? I don't care. Whatever.
Hornswoggle vs. The Great Khali? Ok. Am I taking this match seriously? Because the WWE seems to be taking it seriously. It's a bad joke. And the worst part of the joke is that Hornswoggle is a better wrestler than Khali.
Batista vs. The Undertaker Hell in a Cell for the World Heavyweight Championship? I'm interested. Will Taker get his belt back? Who can say 'no' to a Hell in a Cell match? Well, if you book it along side this other garbola, I might say 'no.' I think The Undertaker will get the World Title back as the original plan was for him to carry from Wrestlemania 23 until Wrestlemania 24. And remember that Edge is on the promo for Survivor Series. He's cleared to return to the ring. He is going to show up and do something... I think... I hope.
Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship? Well, there is one way that this match can be interesting. That one way is this: if Michaels puts Orton in a sharpshooter while Vince McMahon is at ringside and Vince orders the bell to be rung and awards Shawn Michaels the WWE Championship without Orton having tapped out. Unfortunately, I doubt something creative like that would happen. At this point in his career, Shawn Michaels would not turn heel. And if he would, I doubt he would be quick to remind wrestling fans of the Montreal Screwjob. Maybe I'm wrong... hopefully I'm wrong.
Anyway, I'm going to watch the Survivor Series not because I will enjoy it but because I feel it is my duty as Chief WWE Correspondent.
Peace Out
-Seannie Wan
Survivor Series 2007 is shaping up to be the same... maybe a little better.
First off, I hate traditional Survivor Series matches. They were cool in the '80s because it was the only opportunity a wrestling fan had to see Hulk Hogan team up with the Ultimate Warrior and Demolition... or Randy Savage team up with Jake Roberts and the Rockers... I might be making up actual Survivor Series teams but I think you get the point. In today's over saturated professional wrestling market these sort of team-ups between 'superstars' happen more often than not. The WWE has to book 3 main events every week so it's near impossible for team-ups not to happen and story lines not to cross.
A traditional Survivor Series match is lame because at least five 'superstars' have to be eliminated within twenty minutes. This means that there are some cheese ball pins and submissions. There are no high-points and there has to be time for each 'superstar' to perform his signature move. Ugh. Just thinking about this match makes me wonder why The Kidd is ordering the PPV.
The match up:
Triple H, Rey Mysterio, The Hardys, and Kane vs. Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, MVP, Finlay, and Big Daddy V.
It doesn't matter who wins or who pins who. It's for the kids and I'm not looking forward to it.
10 Divas Tag Team Match? I don't care. Whatever.
Hornswoggle vs. The Great Khali? Ok. Am I taking this match seriously? Because the WWE seems to be taking it seriously. It's a bad joke. And the worst part of the joke is that Hornswoggle is a better wrestler than Khali.
Batista vs. The Undertaker Hell in a Cell for the World Heavyweight Championship? I'm interested. Will Taker get his belt back? Who can say 'no' to a Hell in a Cell match? Well, if you book it along side this other garbola, I might say 'no.' I think The Undertaker will get the World Title back as the original plan was for him to carry from Wrestlemania 23 until Wrestlemania 24. And remember that Edge is on the promo for Survivor Series. He's cleared to return to the ring. He is going to show up and do something... I think... I hope.
Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship? Well, there is one way that this match can be interesting. That one way is this: if Michaels puts Orton in a sharpshooter while Vince McMahon is at ringside and Vince orders the bell to be rung and awards Shawn Michaels the WWE Championship without Orton having tapped out. Unfortunately, I doubt something creative like that would happen. At this point in his career, Shawn Michaels would not turn heel. And if he would, I doubt he would be quick to remind wrestling fans of the Montreal Screwjob. Maybe I'm wrong... hopefully I'm wrong.
Anyway, I'm going to watch the Survivor Series not because I will enjoy it but because I feel it is my duty as Chief WWE Correspondent.
Peace Out
-Seannie Wan
'Was That a Joke?' - Post-Raw Notes 11/13/07
Was that a joke? I mean, what was that? Was that a wrestling program? I have no idea what that was... I think it was a wrestling program because I thought I saw a wrestling match... or was it? I know I saw a bunch of women wrestling... I thought I saw some men wrestling... I guess it was a wrestling program.
I don't know how else to sum up the 11/12/07 edition of Monday Night Raw.
The 'debate' between 'The Legend Killer' and 'The Heartbreak Kid' was a piece of art that should be locked in a time capsule and blasted off into space so that if aggressive intelligent alien life finds it in their search for planets to conquer and enslave and watches the footage they will decide that our planet isn't even worth the effort it would take to conquer and enslave us. You know what? If the 'debate' is thought of in that way... Hell, Michaels and Orton may have just saved the planet Earth. They are heroes!
Besides saving our planet, what else did Raw accomplish last night?
The new 'save_us' promo all but guarantees us Chris Jericho live on Raw next Monday. It's no surprise, but it's nice to know that there is no way in hell that Jericho can't show up... and at this point, he will truly be saving_us. Hell... I think at this point I miss John Cena. At this point, I think Smackdown is by far... by far... a better brand.
I'm angry at the WWE right now. They aren't entertaining and what's worse is that they aren't trying to entertain. I hate to knock professionals. I'm sure the talent wasn't sitting around in the locker room planning a horrible show. It's just that I watch TNA and I wonder how the creative team with WWE can't give a little more effort or show a greater sense of urgency. The best they've been able to do over the last month was drag out Steve Austin to push his box office dud that should have been straight to DVD in the first place and to reunite a stable that is better off unreunited (and yes, I have trademarked the term 'unreunited' and yes, you must pay me royalties if you wish to use it and yes, that includes The Kidd).
I fear for World Wrestling Entertainment. It's not entertaining and it doesn't seem to be headed in the direction of entertainment. It's easy to knock WWE right now and anybody can do it... especially fair weather fans who haven't watched a WWE program in a few years. I hate hearing people say things like 'It used to be awesome when The Rock was around. Remember the New Age Outlaws? What happened to Val Venis?' Those people aren't ever going to be impressed by a WWE product again. I'm not asking for Vince McMahon to bring back the late '90s. I'm just asking Vince and his creative team to make an effort. Tell me an interesting story and book some interesting matches. Ahhh... maybe it's more difficult than I think it is.
At this point, I don't think Chris Jericho is going to make much of a difference. And to be honest, I don't think he's going to be returning on a full-time basis. I think he's going to make a few appearances and work a couple of matches to push the crap out of his book and then he's going to go on the Fozzy 2008 reunion tour.
High point of the night: As much as I'm bashing last night's Raw, there were a few high points. The highest point of all of these high points was Santino Marella. This guy makes me laugh everytime he takes the microphone which is saying allot. Honestly, I have fun everytime he shows up. I don't care much for his in-ring ability, but I'm not sure the WWE is even interested in that sort of thing anymore. Also, the new 'save_us' video pretty much guaranteed Chris Jericho on Raw next Monday. As far as in-ring action, the Rey Mysterio double 619 into a Jeff Hardy Swanton Bomb on M.V.P. (who is, by the way, the winner of the 2nd Worst Name in Pro-Wrestling Award) for the victory was pretty sweet.
I have nothing else to say.
Peace out...
- Seannie Wan
I don't know how else to sum up the 11/12/07 edition of Monday Night Raw.
The 'debate' between 'The Legend Killer' and 'The Heartbreak Kid' was a piece of art that should be locked in a time capsule and blasted off into space so that if aggressive intelligent alien life finds it in their search for planets to conquer and enslave and watches the footage they will decide that our planet isn't even worth the effort it would take to conquer and enslave us. You know what? If the 'debate' is thought of in that way... Hell, Michaels and Orton may have just saved the planet Earth. They are heroes!
Besides saving our planet, what else did Raw accomplish last night?
The new 'save_us' promo all but guarantees us Chris Jericho live on Raw next Monday. It's no surprise, but it's nice to know that there is no way in hell that Jericho can't show up... and at this point, he will truly be saving_us. Hell... I think at this point I miss John Cena. At this point, I think Smackdown is by far... by far... a better brand.
I'm angry at the WWE right now. They aren't entertaining and what's worse is that they aren't trying to entertain. I hate to knock professionals. I'm sure the talent wasn't sitting around in the locker room planning a horrible show. It's just that I watch TNA and I wonder how the creative team with WWE can't give a little more effort or show a greater sense of urgency. The best they've been able to do over the last month was drag out Steve Austin to push his box office dud that should have been straight to DVD in the first place and to reunite a stable that is better off unreunited (and yes, I have trademarked the term 'unreunited' and yes, you must pay me royalties if you wish to use it and yes, that includes The Kidd).
I fear for World Wrestling Entertainment. It's not entertaining and it doesn't seem to be headed in the direction of entertainment. It's easy to knock WWE right now and anybody can do it... especially fair weather fans who haven't watched a WWE program in a few years. I hate hearing people say things like 'It used to be awesome when The Rock was around. Remember the New Age Outlaws? What happened to Val Venis?' Those people aren't ever going to be impressed by a WWE product again. I'm not asking for Vince McMahon to bring back the late '90s. I'm just asking Vince and his creative team to make an effort. Tell me an interesting story and book some interesting matches. Ahhh... maybe it's more difficult than I think it is.
At this point, I don't think Chris Jericho is going to make much of a difference. And to be honest, I don't think he's going to be returning on a full-time basis. I think he's going to make a few appearances and work a couple of matches to push the crap out of his book and then he's going to go on the Fozzy 2008 reunion tour.
High point of the night: As much as I'm bashing last night's Raw, there were a few high points. The highest point of all of these high points was Santino Marella. This guy makes me laugh everytime he takes the microphone which is saying allot. Honestly, I have fun everytime he shows up. I don't care much for his in-ring ability, but I'm not sure the WWE is even interested in that sort of thing anymore. Also, the new 'save_us' video pretty much guaranteed Chris Jericho on Raw next Monday. As far as in-ring action, the Rey Mysterio double 619 into a Jeff Hardy Swanton Bomb on M.V.P. (who is, by the way, the winner of the 2nd Worst Name in Pro-Wrestling Award) for the victory was pretty sweet.
I have nothing else to say.
Peace out...
- Seannie Wan
11/12/07
Pre-Raw Notes 11/12/07
Carlito is as good as gone from the WWE roster. Last week he requested his release from the promotion/company due to his unhappiness concerning the direction of his character.
The WWE did not release him upon his request but will most likely do so this upcoming week.
So, if Carlito appears on Raw tonight, be sure to soak it in for it may be the last time that you ever see him on a WWE program. Also, his merchandise is on clearance, so if you ever thought to yourself 'man, I really want that Carlito shirt with the apple on it,' now is probably the best time to follow through on your desires.
Speaking of merchandise, I was wondering if it's possible to purchase Wrestlemania 20 with the main event of Benoit v. Michaels v. Helmsley included. I'll check it out and report my research later on tonight.
Lumberjack match tonight!!! Triple H v. Umaga... Neat! Also, Vince McMahon will be in the ring with Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton as a mediator. I'm not sure what they will discuss or even what the point of the meeting will be.
I'm thinking tonight's Raw will be LAME. I don't think anymore heat can be added to the Survivor Series card. There just isn't anything going on. Hopefully it's a calm before the storm... with the storm being a really killer PPV and Chris Jericho's return on Raw next Monday 11/19.
The Kidd really seemed to enjoy the TNA 'Genesis' PPV. I liked it, but not as much as The Kidd. The entire presentation still seems a little amateur to me. I'm not speaking on the talent level - which at times is better than the WWE - but the technical television presentation of the program(s). Super-duper big kudos to Christian Cage and Kaz. That was one helluva match they worked. Kaz is a very talented performer with zero charisma and the worst name in professional wrestling (I won't comment further on Kaz's name and personality as it is not my place, as chief WWE correspondent for Outside Interference Wrestling, to shoot on Total Nonstop Action). Also, the Jay Lethal v. Sonjay Dutt match was way above average... not classic... not amazing... but pretty damn good.
In summation, I'm not excited about Raw... I'm not too excited about Survivor Series, but obviously more excited than I am about Raw... I am excited about the 11/19 Raw presupposing I see the 2nd Coming of Chris Jericho. If I don't see the 2nd Coming of Chris Jericho on Raw next week, the WWE better show me the 2nd Coming of Christ because it'd be the only way to make up the disappointment I would feel. I have faith though.
Check back later for Post-Raw notes and check back manana (tomorrow) for my Survivor Series 2007 preview.
Peace out.
- Seannie Wan
The WWE did not release him upon his request but will most likely do so this upcoming week.
So, if Carlito appears on Raw tonight, be sure to soak it in for it may be the last time that you ever see him on a WWE program. Also, his merchandise is on clearance, so if you ever thought to yourself 'man, I really want that Carlito shirt with the apple on it,' now is probably the best time to follow through on your desires.
Speaking of merchandise, I was wondering if it's possible to purchase Wrestlemania 20 with the main event of Benoit v. Michaels v. Helmsley included. I'll check it out and report my research later on tonight.
Lumberjack match tonight!!! Triple H v. Umaga... Neat! Also, Vince McMahon will be in the ring with Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton as a mediator. I'm not sure what they will discuss or even what the point of the meeting will be.
I'm thinking tonight's Raw will be LAME. I don't think anymore heat can be added to the Survivor Series card. There just isn't anything going on. Hopefully it's a calm before the storm... with the storm being a really killer PPV and Chris Jericho's return on Raw next Monday 11/19.
The Kidd really seemed to enjoy the TNA 'Genesis' PPV. I liked it, but not as much as The Kidd. The entire presentation still seems a little amateur to me. I'm not speaking on the talent level - which at times is better than the WWE - but the technical television presentation of the program(s). Super-duper big kudos to Christian Cage and Kaz. That was one helluva match they worked. Kaz is a very talented performer with zero charisma and the worst name in professional wrestling (I won't comment further on Kaz's name and personality as it is not my place, as chief WWE correspondent for Outside Interference Wrestling, to shoot on Total Nonstop Action). Also, the Jay Lethal v. Sonjay Dutt match was way above average... not classic... not amazing... but pretty damn good.
In summation, I'm not excited about Raw... I'm not too excited about Survivor Series, but obviously more excited than I am about Raw... I am excited about the 11/19 Raw presupposing I see the 2nd Coming of Chris Jericho. If I don't see the 2nd Coming of Chris Jericho on Raw next week, the WWE better show me the 2nd Coming of Christ because it'd be the only way to make up the disappointment I would feel. I have faith though.
Check back later for Post-Raw notes and check back manana (tomorrow) for my Survivor Series 2007 preview.
Peace out.
- Seannie Wan
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