Ridin’ With The Bossman – Vince Was Right
    Submitted by Wevv Mang on Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 4:29 PM EST



    Ridin’ With The Bossman – Vince Was Right


    Greetings! Welcome to another edition of Ridin’ With The Bossman! We have plenty to discuss in today’s edition, and a whole truckload of theories, opinions to throw out there. A long weekend deserves a long column. Of course, there’s going to be Over-Analyzing Wrestling, and the topic is Vince. It’s what happens when you get slow wrestling matches. The brain picks up the slack.


    First, a bit of sad news. Mathew Tremly, our intrepid Smackdown reporter has decided to throw in the towel. I feel for Matt, I really do. One of the hardest parts of writing up this column for me is the review. Recapping ain’t easy. For one, there’s no Ho-Train coming out when you say that. The other is that when the show is bad, it’s really painful to go into detail about the events happening on your TV. Just ask Rommel, he’ll tell ya. Raw wasn’t always a pleasure to watch. Hell, Heat was sounding better. Let’s face it, Smackdown hasn’t been the exciting show it was when good ol’ Locura had the job. Locura got out just as the crap hit the fan. Poor Matt walked right into it. Matt has said that he will stay on, until a replacement steps up to take over. That is a very honorable thing to do. I think Matt was doing a great job, and I’m sorry to lose him. So I ask that you give Matt some love and respect, and drop him a line, thanking him for his hard work. Be nice, be serious.


    Mathew Tremly - tremley@wrestlingheadlines.com


    So, if you feel up to it, you can apply to be the Smackdown reporter. I did mention there’s no Recapper Ho Train right? Well, it’s still a great way to try your hand at writing, and it gets you into the habit of writing frequently.


    WWE TV – The Series


    Raw

    Recap Info courtesy of the Guy Who Keeps His Swimming Separate From His Golf Game (Wish I Could) - Stephen "Rommel" Schaeffer


    To start the show off, we get a replay of HBK costing Triple H his title shot. H goes and complains to Bischoff, and they agree that HBK should be reinstated for one match at the PPV, Badddd BBBBlud. I really dislike that name. Some more recaps and we get Edge vs Flair. H then sits out side waiting for HBK with his trusty henchman Batista.


    Edge vs Flair

    Not a god match. Flair was off, and it’s not a big deal, but it was noticeable. The guy is nearing 60 after all. Some botched and nasty looking moves (in terms of bumping, not the execution), and Edge beats Old Man Ric.

    - Flair doesn’t have to wrestle every week, and frankly shouldn’t. I believe the wear and tear is starting to show, and that’s not a good thing. Ric is still a highly valuable TV commodity, and should be used, just not as an active wrestler. Look, when folks think of Champions, Ric’s name will pop up at or near the top of that list. That part of his legend is safe, yet keep having him wrestle and folks will forget how good he was. Even if they did buy the Ric Flair DVD. Let him cut the promos that folks love, and all will be well.


    Divas Talent Search

    That is a brilliant idea. Folks send in tapes to be selected to compete for $250,000 dollars and a one-year contract. And it’s nothing but chicks. Sweet. Vince gave the right tone in his speech. I could see Creepy Vince just dying to leap out, but Vince kept his cool, and did the job very well. I do have an idea that can help make this contest some real money and expand the WWE’s TV presence. I’ll hold onto it for a while. Unless of course some one asks. It is time sensitive however, and I still need to look into a few things before the trigger could be pulled. You got my info WWE, don’t be shy.


    Kane, The Ladies Man

    Matt and Lita are talking and then they kiss. I blame that little blinking red light on the camera. It makes people goofy. Honestly. Lita goes to rinse her mouth out, and guess who is lurking in her dressing room? IT’S KANE! LOOK OUT! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! But Lita cops an attitude. Odd, wasn’t she running in terror last week? Kane cops a feel, and then says some stuff. I was laughing too hard picturing him wearing Lita’s thong as a mask. Or wearing her clothes. Just some really goofy, crazy stuff, cuz you know it’s not going to be good. History has taught us that much. Oh, and we never do learn the question. Guess that part is really what’s "over". Looks like it’s up to Wevv. Actually, you know what? I think I’ll turn it over to you the readers to come up with some kind of scenario.


    READER ALERT!

    So, if you know what is going on, and have been paying attention, instead of going for snacks, the bathroom, whatever (I don’t blame you) let’s hear what you think should happen. Posting and credit will be in next weeks’ column. Now, you don’t have to be limited to what has been done so far, but it has to incorporate it. If you would rather just blow the whole thing off, go right ahead, but it has to be closed out somehow. Then let me know what you think Kane should do. I know what I’d like to happen. Don’t be afraid to disagree with me. I value all opinions, and all have merit. Contest ends Friday, or Saturday, or right up to the time I post the column, which could be anytime Sunday. Like I know. So get them in early.


    Now, back to some wrestling. H and Batista beat up Stevie Richards.


    Las Resistance vs Hurricane and Rosey

    Quick match, quick recapp. La Res wins.


    Highlight Reel

    You know, when a wrestler needs a little something extra to get over, they always appear on this segment. I wonder why? You know, every single McMahon has been in this skit, and H and HBK I think are tied for most appearances. Hm. I guess the reason will is clear as the bit goes on. Y2J says he injured Christian. I really hope that’s not true. Christian being injured that is. I have more to say, but let’s get through this without being sidetracked again. Damn, too late.

    -Christian and Jericho should go their separate ways. Not because one is dragging the other down. They are dragging each other down. Jericho is ready to step up and Christian is ready to take over as top midcard heel, who makes main event appearances. I say midcard, not because he isn’t good enough to be in the main event. It’s because the midcard needs a top- level heel. Christian is that guy, because he is that good. His current character is perfect to be the stepping stone to the main event. His mic skills are red hot, he has his little stable, and the IC belts needs a worthy foe. He’s the guy who can help raise the lower card up. He can also be used as a frequent foe for the Heavyweight contenders. He doesn’t have to win, but he can and should look strong in his outing. A close match with a loss can be as effective as a victory if played right through promos. Christian has the skills to do that.


    OK, back to the segment. Jericho’s guest tonight is Randy Orton. Good verbal match-up between the two. A funny part is when Jericho and Orton trade barbs over the Living Legend moniker. Larry Zybyscko is foaming at the mouth somewhere. FEAR THE UNDYING ONE! HIS REACH IS LONG! Hey, some one had to pop out of that grave in the Booker T skit, right? LARRY LIVES! AGAIN! Thanks for reminding us that Jericho was the first ever Undisputed Champion. Orton slaps Jericho, and Y2J responds with a sweet enziguri. That was fantastic. That one move capped off a great segment. Now, why is Jericho not in the title hunt? Batista runs down to make the save. Shelton Benjamin comes down to help out. Bischoff regains control. There’s the Bischoff I like. Man, this show just picked up speed.


    Benjamin and Jericho vs Batista and Orton

    After a slow start, the show gains some serious momentum with this match. Great work from everybody, and that includes Batista. Great back and forth, give and take, and a plethora of solid wrestling. Trish comes out to watch the match. Ah, nicely done. Now we can move the Trish -Jericho angle to the next phase. Top notch match from start to finish, which sees Shelton get the pin After the match, Trish taunts Jericho as he’s heading up the ramp leading to Nathan Jones, fresh from his appearance in Troy (for about three minutes, and yes, Nathan Jones put my ass in the seat), er, NJ2 (Tyson Tomko) attacks and lays him out.


    Sports Entertainment Happens

    Kane is out next, and cuts a solid promo. He now has a catch phrase; "he always gets what he wants". Well, better than ‘Where’s the Dead Chicks at?" Thanks Rommel, for mentioning Katie Vick. In other happenings, H goes to complain, again, to Bischoff. HBK, pulling a Big Show, then attacks from OUT OF NOWEHRE! and the two brawl all over the place. I lose track of who is who (ironically, I always recognize H). Seriously, I thought Johnny Nitro was HBK at one point, and wondered why H was beating him up. Bad lighting.


    Victoria vs Gail Kim

    Vicki has some new entrance music and some new entrance moves. She now dances. BWAH-HA-HA! Good grief, she should never have hugged that kid. Anyhow, it’s not that bad. Vicki is a hot chick, and it would be nice if we actually got some close ups, but no. It also went on way to long, should have happened in the ring, not at the top of the entrance, and well, it just doesn’t fit. Yet. Gail comes out with Molly. The two wrestle a very good match. Nice moves from Gail and Vicki, and Molly got involved. Finish sees Vicki deliver the Widow’s Peak, and when Molly tried to go for the post match beat down, she got one too. Pretty good.


    It’s All About H, Again.

    The roster is instructed to keep H and HBK apart, since they already had their final match. Like four weeks ago? I forgot.


    Eugene vs Coach and Garrison Cade

    Regal was informed that he couldn’t take part in the match, since Eugene won last week. So Regal gives a great promo, and a splendid acting job. Oh, and Eugene says that his favorite wrestler is now Rock. Nice try H. So Eugene (with some new music, thank heavens) goes it alone. Benoit comes out to help the retard. Benoit proves why he is that damn good, as he puts on a good match. Eugene can wrestle as well. It does raise one question in my mind. Hold on. Benoit and Eugene win. Eugene then grabs Benoit's belts and runs around the ring. He then hugs Benoit. About the belts, well, Vince was just wondering how the fans would react to Eugene having the belt maybe, or wanted to see how he looked with them. Uh oh.

    - This match made me ask myself a question. Can Benoit go ten minutes of almost non-stop wrestling? If so, how cool would it be to see Benoit take on two guys, and just out wrestle them for ten minutes? That’s the kind of handicap stuff I’d like to see. Not two guys running into a fist. Two guys getting beat soundly, because the one guy is just too damn good. If it has to happen at all, that’s a way to do it. Yet even Benoit shouldn’t beat a tag team in that manner.


    Your Main Event

    Is not a wrestling match. It’s a quick promo, followed by a pull apart. The whole roster was in the ring, and trying to keep H from getting at HBK and vice versa, and failing miserably at it. So once again for The Final Bout, We Really Mean It This Time, Seriously, We’re Not Joking, It’s The Battle To End All Grudge Matches, Honest!


    The show was really doing well, until it came time to again put H back on top, belt or no belt. So whom does he get to have a real feud with this time? HBK. Again. Benoit, your champion is wrestling filler matches, while H gets tons of time. Benoit is forced to actually wrestle, while H and HBK have some fun jumping on each other. To build for a PPV. Which is two weeks away. So, what do you think the focus of next week’s show will be? H vs HBK of course. Never mind the fact that Benoit, World Champion is going to face off against Kane, The Once-Unstoppable Monster. Forget about the fact that these two have had no interaction whatsoever, or had a decent match to hype their prowess. We’re getting a heavily recycled program to get excited about! Now everyone can talk about H and HBK, and the long and boring history between the two. Like they did several weeks ago. Like they did several months ago. Like they did last year. Like they have over and over again. I’m no HBK mark, and I was very grudging in giving some respect to H, so this match may mean less to me than others, but even die hard HBK fans must be getting sick of seeing H and HBK go at it. Benoit and HBK have yet to have a rematch. HBK has yet to have a serious solo feud against some one other than H this year, and longer. Same with Benoit. H has yet to have a serious solo feud period. Benjamin was two weeks and it was heavily downplayed. June 7th will be a very important show.


    Smackdown

    Recap Info courtesy of Mathew Tremly


    We start things off with a recap of Eddy passing out. Well, that really sets the mood. But Eddie is here tonight! He’s going to wrestle! Yay!


    RVD and Mysterio vs The Duldey’s

    This was a very slow paced match. I mean, it was solid work, but the pace was way too slow for an opening match, and knowing what these guys can do. I sense the hand of Taker. "Hey Vince, you know these guys who can really wrestle? Well, I’m old and slow and look bad when they go out and do their thing. Make them slow down.". Harsh, yes, but I’ll explain why I’m so against Taker later on. The pace picks up near the end, when the Dudleys go nuts and slam Mysterio through a table after Heyman comes out through the crowd. Dudley’s get the pin.


    Backstage

    Heyman confronts the Dudley’s and then spins some revisionist history. I…gah… this is the best that could be done with the Dudley’s? Come on. You have to change history to give them an edge? This is how Heyman gets used? There’s so much more that could be done.


    Bradshaw Promo

    Bradshaw arrives in his limo. A good thing, he’s now all about the money. Promising. He then interacts and insults the crowd. Nice touch. He announces that Mr. Angle has allowed him to choose the type of match he wants. He’ll tell us next week.

    -Well, Bradshaw is changing up his gimmick and he’s no longer going the racial angle. Which is good. I still think Bradshaw can be a good character. Folks just hate the guy. I disagree with the way this push is going however. Bradshaw should be chasing Eddie. Eddie should be the guy who isn’t concerned about Bradshaw, and not being made to look weak. Eh, it’s a step in the right direction.


    Booker T vs Scotty 2 Hotty

    Quick match, quick recap. Booker wins. Good work, but still not a high level match. Booker gets on the mic and announces he’s going to challenge the Undertaker. At the Great American Bash. He’s not afraid of Taker, which brings on the lightening. Booker still isn’t scared, so we get more. Justin SMG must be happy. Booker still says he’ll win. Good outing from Booker. Taker better do the job.


    Eddy vs Some Basham

    There was no match, thanks to Angle suspending Eddy. Thanks WWE, great job.


    Spike Dudley and Torrie vs Dawn Marie and Jamie Noble


    Hot chicks are always good, and if Dawn Marie gets on TV, it’s a plus. They actually had a decent match. Not great, or good, but OK. Spike gets the Acid drop and gets the pin.


    Sports Entertainment

    Um, WWE missed the whole point of the joke. Charlie wasn’t supposed to turn gay. Also, thanks for the prolonged shot of Rico in a thong, and the brief flash of Jackie in a bikini. Try flip flopping that camera time, slick. Los Al Wilson has grown on me. This new direction is pretty good. I can totally see the "Chavo Classic is my favorite wrestler" line coming, and I like it.


    Akio vs Los Al Wilson

    Los Al, wins, with some help from Chavo. Decent match.


    John Cena vs Rene Dupree

    Lumberjack Match


    Well, it’s one way to get everyone some TV time. Very slow paced match with lots of Punching and Kicking. If it weren’t for the fact that the lumberjacks kept interacting with Rene and Cena, it would have been a snooze-fest for me. So I spent most of the match looking for different guys, and wondering what they had been up to. I also kept wondering what the point of having Angle come out in a box was. Also, what was the point of having him pop out and then do nothing the entire match? He just sat there. Big move of the entire match, Cena gives the F-U and gets the pin.

    Man this show dragged. It was clearly an attempt to build up angles, but I think it failed. Bradshaw did a good job however, and that says something. What, I’m not sure, but it doesn’t look good for the rest of the card. Dudley’s dragged off Paul Bearer, so that means they’ll be jobbing to Taker. Great, just great. The Armed forces get the PPV for free, so I guess it can be called a tax write off, and a way to explain low buy rates. Considering that there are TWO PPV’s in June, it’s a lame excuse at best.


    Both shows seem to be suffering this week. Granted, it’s mid PPV hype, but that’s not enough of an excuse to let that positive momentum lag. If it’s going to be filler, then let it be something new, something that can be transformed into something that can be done for the NEXT PPV. At least, that’s my theory. Two PPVs does change the dynamic of the shows, but it also taxes the brainpower of the guys who are really writing the shows. Before, the writers got a chance to come up with something while Vince was distracted with the other show’s PPV. Now, well, it’s different. I hope these experiments end soon.



    Wevv’s House (Next To The Cemetery)

    Bashas



    The hearse pulls into the parking lot, and promptly takes up as many spaces as possible. Big Show and Bossman get out. They start walking to the store.


    Big Show: OK Bossman. You know the drill. You’re not allowed inside. So stay with the car.

    Bossman: Fine with me. Take your time.

    Big Show: (Eyeing Bossman) Don’t cause any trouble BM. This is one of the last places in Phoenix that allows us to shop here.

    Bossman: Relax Big Show. There will be no more " Friday Freebies!", "Aisle Twelve Shopping Cart Dragway Showdown", and definitely no more "Bakery vs Deli - Free For Alls". So go on, get those sandwich fixin’s. I’ll stay out here. No worries.

    Big Show: OK Bossman. Behave.

    Bossman: Just relax Big Show. Excuse me mam, can I help you across?


    Big Show watches Bossman help a family across, by pushing their cart really, really slowly. Soon after a horn is heard honking and a voice yelling, "Move It!" followed by Bossman yelling, and a crash. Big Show winces and keeps on walking. People flee in terror as he enters the store. Two employees shadow Big Show as he makes his way up and down the aisles. The shopping cart is quickly piled up. The freebie ladies flee in terror as he approaches. The store employees calm startled customers in his wake. Announcements over the loudspeaker about incidents in the parking lot make Big Show wince, but he keeps going. Big Show makes his way over to the deli. For the first time, he is greeted with a smile as he approaches.


    Big Show: Morning Larry, how you doing?

    Larry The Butcher: Morning Show, good to see you! The usual?

    Big Show: You know it Larry.

    Larry: Sure thing Show, I’ll have it ready in a jiff!



    Larry and Show trade small talk, while the two employees who have been shadowing Show hurry customers past them. Larry hands over a steady stream of packaged meat. Show checks each one off his list. Finally,


    Big Show: …Three pounds sliced Turkey breast…four pounds of Swiss cheese…ten pounds of honey baked ham…four pounds of Canadian Bacon, hold on. You forgot one Larry. The Canadian bacon.

    Larry: That’s odd. We don’t seem to have any. I know I ordered it. Let me check.


    Big Show packs the deli meat in a cooler, while Larry disappears into the back. Big Show leans over to check out the lobster tank.


    Big Show: mmm. Lobsters.


    The lobsters cower in the corner. Larry comes back.


    Larry: I’m sorry to tell you Big Show, but apparently, the kind I order "Uncle Jacques", is no longer shipping to Phoenix. Hell, you can’t get it in Arizona period. I have some other kinds, if you’d like?

    Big Show: Thanks Larry, but Bossman is a picky eater. He loved that bacon, and it’s the only kind he would eat. He’ll just have to do without.

    Larry: Um Show, you’ll be sure to tell him it wasn’t my fault right? You gotta tell him Show, I don’t want him coming back here, please Show! Please! Tell it wasn’t my fault!!!

    Big Show: Yeah, sure Larry, relax OK. I’ll take care of it.


    Larry heaves a big sign of relief. He then hands over a heavy package.


    Larry: Here’s some free Colby. Least I could do. Bossman likes Colby doesn’t he? Great. Well, see ya next week!


    Big Show makes his way out of the store. Bossman is riding the shopping carts into traffic, causing the drivers to break hard. He catches sight of Big Show wheeling his three shopping carts towards the hearse. He hops off his cart, which cruises into a parked car. Employees quickly scurry over to inspect the damage.


    Bossman: Hey Big Show! Get everything?

    Big Show: Almost BM. No Canadian bacon though.

    Bossman; WHAT?!? No bacon? How can I make a sandwich without bacon??? This is an outrage! I’ll show that uppity butcher not to mess with Bossman and his bacon!

    Big Show: Easy Bossman. It’s not Larry’s fault. Come on, let’s just go.

    Bossman: OK Show. We can stop and get some somewhere else.

    Big Show: I don’t think so Bossman. Larry said it’s no longer shipping to Arizona.

    Bossman: Huh? That’s odd. Hm.


    Big Show and Bossman load up the hearse and casket. Big Show eyes Bossman. He knows that look. He knows Bossman is up to something, but remains silent.


    Yes Mr. Angelo, I’ll have a talk with Bossman. It won’t happen again. That was the store manager for Bashas’. Bossman’s reign of parking lot terror has been taken care of. It’s a good thing those two double the store profits in one trip. As for Bossman, it’s always quiet before he storm. No, when it comes to Bossman, that’s not always true. Usually, it’s very loud, followed by even louder noises.


    Over-Analyzing Wrestling

    Today’s Topic: Maker Of Empires


    Let’s face it folks. You don’t get to be rich by being stupid. Vince McMahon is anything but stupid. I would compare him to Donald Trump, except that it doesn’t really fit. Donald went bankrupt and clawed his way back. Vince has had trouble, and was almost bankrupt at one point, but has taken his company to unprecedented heights. Even the XFL only dented his company. Vince has kept WWE running it’s course, and has made a ton of money. It’s made gains time and time again, even in the wake of bad ratings, bad buyrates, and loss of fanbase. It’s still making money. Vince knows what he’s doing.

    Vince is going to sell part of his stock. Not a large amount, but some. Vince will release 61 million shares, worth about $82 million dollars. There’s also a possibility that he will release almost another million shares for $12 million. That’s $94 million that could be going to Vince in one swoop. That’s quite a chunk of change. Vince ain’t hurting either. He just got over a million when the fourth quarter returns were released. I keep wondering what Vince will do with that money.


    Before I go into that, let’s take a look at some of Vince’s recent creative TV decisions.


    Eugene: Vince said, let’s have a retard on our wrestling show, and it became so. After a rocky start, Eugene has gotten over. Folks love the goofy hijinks of Eugene, and the fact that the guy can really wrestle helps matters immensely. Ring work alone isn’t enough to create new star so rapidly. Benoit has been around for ages, and it’s only now that he’s gotten the Big Belt in WWE.


    Vince wanted a goofy character. A fun character. The questionable part is in making the guy a retard. It works in a way. A reason for his stupidity has to be established. His mental problem does explain his behavior. Regular Justin the Stretch Muffler Guy did come up with the nice twist on Eugene, and I’m sure regular Dan has some thoughts he’s working on, so folks are thinking long term about Eugene. After his debut, WWE did some tinkering with his character, and now he’s not only acceptable, he’s an in joke. That’s not a bad thing. Pairing him with Regal has helped greatly as well.


    Eugene was a good idea that had a bad initial presentation.


    Mordecai: Another of Vince’s ideas that had some people questioning his ability. Myself among them. Yet now that Mordecia has been refined as well, it’s got potential. A clearly defined character, his feuds have a simple premise, and can be quickly jumped on. He hasn’t been pushed to the moon, and shouldn’t. Not yet. So his presence is not a distraction, but a prelude for things to come. Again, his initial offering was vague, and not quite understood. Now, folks have gotten a look at him, and while there isn’t a huge buzz, there is some questions floating around. Who is this guy? What does he want? Who’s next? His character hasn’t been fully explored, and again, that’s a good thing. It gives us something to look forward too, once his initial flavor has worn off. Indeed, there is a lot that can be done with him. A potentially good idea.


    Bradshaw: Vince loves this character, as I think he sees it as an extension of himself. Reasonably so. He came in hot, but didn’t catch fire. Folks hated him, but not in a "pay money to see him get beat way". More along the lines of "hate that guy, turn the channel" kind of way. I do think Bradshaw is a great character. There’s so much that could be done with him. His presentation is the wrong one. It’s was the wrong level for the time. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Bradshaw should be chasing Eddy, not the other way around.


    Bradshaw can be spread around, without diluting his character, filling vital heel needs on Smackdown. It’s a great idea for a character on a show that needs larger than life characters. The problem is, this character is being coordinated by a very wealthy man, who has limited contact with his fans. Vince is too sympathetic, and frankly, while he does work hard, it’s been a long time since he’s had any sort of blue collar job, or contact with Middle America. CEO’s are notoriously out of touch, but that’s the price of their job. Yet steps are being taken to tinker with the JBL character. It may be too late, but there is a lot of potential there. Out of all the characters, this one could last for years.


    The characters that have made it to TV are for the most part being met with skepticism from net fans. Well, in the case of Bradshaw, outright hostility, but that can be a valuable commodity. After shaky starts, it’s taken a while for these characters to catch on, but even being able to tinker with them, and make them work, well, they can be said to have been good ideas. It’s just that the creepiness has to be drained away first.


    Vince can still come up with some decent ideas, which will make it on TV. Now, the real question is if Vince can make money outside of wrestling.


    $82 Million dollars can buy a lot of things. WWE has attempted to branch out in the past and met with failure. However, there is one branch of WWE that has been quietly working away, and biding its time to come to the forefront. It has two tentative projects in the works. I’m talking about the movie division, WWE Films.


    WWE is no stranger to the movie biz. It’s not a seasoned pro by any means, but it has done some work in film in the past. There was No Holds Barred as a major offering, which tanked. Yet in recent years, a strange thing has been happening. Various WWE superstars have been making appearances in film. Edge, Kevin Nash, even Paul Heyman. And one wrestler has made the complete jump to films. The Rock.


    In the Rock’s films, Vince McMahon is listed as an executive producer, or has a credit in some fashion. Then there is the fact that the Rock makes a buttload of money for these films, regardless of how well they do at the box office. Vince is the guy who negotiated the deal. Hollywood is filled with al types of sharks. These guys operate for one thing only. Get the most money possible. Here Vince is, swimming among them. And getting paid.


    $86 million may not be a lot of money to get a film made. The cost of such recent box offerings is around $100 million to make, and that doesn’t guarantee success. Most of these films will be lucky to break even soon. They do make a lot more money in re-release overseas, merchandizing, and DVD sales. Sound familiar? It should. It’s something WWE has been doing for a long time.


    WWE has a strong net fanbase. WE know the name of the Triple H movie solely because of net fans. Jordana del Muerte. Net fans have helped hype upcoming pictures and formed a net business in their own right. Ain’t It Cool News is just one. News about movies starring wrestlers hit the newsboards usually before they make it to the movie sites. Think about that. When news is released about a wrestler in a movie it travels quickly through our ranks.


    Yes, movies and WWE is a good fit. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but I’m running out of space. If Vince does decided to put that money into movies, it’s a step in the right direction of making WWE a true media empire. World Wide. Vince was right all along.






    That’s it for today, and sorry for cutting it short. Look on the bright side, it will give Wevv another week to think about stuff, and it leaves the door open for further thought about stuff yourself. Thinking is a good thing. Man, I miss DDP. Sorry, no random thoughts or plugs. I’ll just have to say goodbye until Next Week. Fire up the hearse Bossman, and get on that casket Show, we’re out of here.


    Until Next Time,

    Thanks For Reading and Thanks For Ridin’


    Wevv Mang


    mrwevv@mac.com




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