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Submitted by Wevv Mang on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Ridin’ With The Bossman – Three Years Later, The Anniversary Edition Greetings! Welcome to another edition of Ridin’ With The Bossman, the column that keep you guessing. That/s right, you never know what you're going to get. Unpredictability is a good thing. Like taking over Mondays, and then showing up on a Sunday. Surprise! I’ll be going back to Mondays next week, but since this weekend is SummerSlam, and I consider that PPV my anniversary. That’s when I debuted on the main page, way back when. Well, three years ago. But enough about that, let’s stick to the present, and we’ve got plenty of wrestling to talk about. Starting with the last hype for SummerSlam. WWE TV – The Series Raw Recap courtesy of Chad Matthews Edge, Cena, and Lita too! So, Edge opens the show again. Edge and Lita had a busy week, doing stuff, and they stopped by John Cena’s house. They slapped his dad. And some other stuff. THEN Edge talked about what he has done since the beginning of the year, and all the way back to the Money In the Bank Match where he won his title first title shot. Not bad, but it wasn’t as strong as it could have been. I think WWE tried to add a personal touch, with Cena’s dad. Now, if he pulls an Al Wilson and shows up on Raw, and promptly macks on the chicks, well then, that would be great. God Bless St. Al, the Man Who Lived The Dream. Lita World Champion Lita has a match with Mickie and Edge is at ringside, so that he can interfere freely. And he does. Lita, your new Woman’s World Champion. I’m not sure why Lita has the belt, other than to say she is the champion. Mickie was doing OK, but the thing with Mickie is, she gets weird heat. It just comes out of nowhere, and it’s hard to tell what will bring it about. Like at Wrestlemania. The crowd turned on Trish and it took Mickie and Trish by surprise. And it started again in this match. The crowd started rooting for Mickie. But, if she were to turn face, I think the reverse would happen. The crowd would start to boo Mickie. It’s weird, and I think it makes WWE creative uneasy. Mick Foley Mick tries to explain why he is having a match with Ric. The fans just like Mick, and don't really want to boo him, but he wants us to boo him, so we oblige. Still, I really like this feud and it’s the match I’m looking forward to the most at SummerSlam. I also have to say, the crazy cheap heat spot with the thumb and “Yeah!” is pure genius. Mick Foley, you are my hero. Umaga vs Jobber WWE has no idea what to do with Umaga. That is all. What? You want more? OK. Here’s the deal. Umaga has beaten H, he’s beaten jobber, he’s beaten HBK, and he’s beaten Cena. He SHOULD be going for the belt, but he doesn't fit into the angle at this time. Umaga is a Vince project, so, he’s can't just be squandered like the Spirit Squad, especially after Vince saw what H did to them. And yes, it was mainly H. HBK was there too, but HBK took their spots, and actually sold for them. So, Umaga is a monster with nothing to do. Everyone else is busy. You can't take him off TV, because people might forget about him. His favoritism is not that fragile, but it’s a gamble. Hogan vs Orton Orton calls out Hogan and the imposter comes out. One thing I would like to say is that if you’re going to have an imposter, make sure he can do an actual impression. The guy sucked at doing a Hogan impersonation. Furthermore, when the real Hogan showed up, this guy didn't know what to do. He couldn't bump, and when he got thrown out of the ring, it was the worst I’ve seen. Even non-wrestlers do a better job f being thrown from the ring. Hogan then tried to get his heat back, and partially succeeded. As a final skit before the big match, this was not good. DX One heck of a promo from H. Just solid. Only thing is, this should have been done on week two, instead of now. This promo got the feud right back to the beginning. Which is not the place it should be. It was not mentioned what had gone before. The covering of shit of Vince and co. The blowing up of Vince’s limo. No, it was a great place to kick the feud into high gear, but the shark had already been jumped. Can this feud go beyond SummerSlam? I’m not sure. Balance was restored to the feud with the losing of DX two weeks in a row, but it was nowhere near what DX has done to Vince. Raw has come full circle. The feuds have been built up, and it's time for the pay off. What happens after that is anyone’s guess. The next step has not been laid out, at least that I can see. That’s good and bad. Good in that it is unpredictable. Bad in that what is put together may seem like a rushed program and not have the right chemistry. But I will say that I think Raw the next night will be a wrap up show. ECW Recap courtesy of Jason First things first, we learn that Kurt Angle is injured. Then, we get Mick Foley. Mick talks, and calls out Kelly and Melina and they dance. Kelly now has a dance move. It’s a stripper move, where she squats down and gets her head at crotch level. A good move. The whole thing is amusing. Ric’s music then hits, and he charges to the ring and attacks Mick. I think Ric should have said something first, maybe about getting Mick Foley out of the ring so we can watch the chicks dance WOOOO! But oh well. Shannon Moore “Question Authority.” Um, you better not if you want to keep your job. Vince doesn’t like it when he’s questioned. In fact, this is a good segway into a tangent. Vince is Crazy Listen all you rookies and just hired Divas. There is one thing you have to keep in your mind, now that you have signed with WWE and they own your soul. Vince is nuts. Never forget that. There will come a time, sooner rather than later, when you think things are going great, and then a road agent comes up to you and tells you what the next step in your angle will be. Surprise! You now have Tourettes syndrome and love to sniff guy’s underwear. Rene Dupree Underwear model. OK. See what I mean? Now, this could turn out to be good. It could also turn out to be Vince’s creepy craving getting a fix. It remains to be seen. Justin Credible Bring back the Impact Player gimmick. You know, the one where Justin has the Singapore Cane, and says his phrase “That’s not just the coolest, that’s not just the greatest, that’s Justin Credible!” RVD vs Sabu Good match, but there were a lot of problems. Mainly miscommunication. Some spots had to be improvised, as one guy went one way, and the other guy went the opposite direction. Still, it hung together. Show came in at the end and Sabu got the contract, but Show had to cover. He had to back up so Sabu could grab the contract. OK, some problems with this show, but nothing too serious. A lot of ideas that didn't go off as expected. Still it was a good show, maybe not great, but still solid. Divas Search Special Recap courtesy of Jason It was recapped? Yes it was! Thank you Jason! That’s some dedication right there. The ratings for the Divas Search got a 1.9. Sound bad? It wasn’t. It wasn’t a stellar rating, but it was a good rating. For comparison’s sake, the highest rated show on standard network television got a 4. So, nothing to worry about. This show had Ashley, who I thought was drunk when she first showed up, and Todd Grisham. Yes, Todd Grisham. Not the Miz. Not Coach. Todd. Who was dull. Very much so. In a setting like that, I think Coach or the Miz would have been more entertaining. The chicks looked good. Layla, Jen, and JT are your finalists. Let’s take a closer look at the contestants. Layla Has personality and energy. She knows how to act hot, and has athletic ability. She can dance, and is a professional dancer. She has worked in front of a camera before, mainly in music videos. JT Has a strong Phoenix following, since she took part in the local radio station contest to find the Hottest MILF. So, she does have a kid. In my opinion her looks are good, but nothing that special. Her voice is annoying though. Jen Has athletic ability, but has a lack of charisma. She knows how to get a reaction from the crowd, but doesn't know how to hold it. Has worked in movies, and is from Michigan. Knows how to use her looks. In other words, she has the instincts, but not the know how. Lingerie The chicks came out in lingerie, and for some god-awful reason, they were given mics, so that they can talk as they walk. Just a horrible idea. I’d rather look, and not have to listen. Layla danced, and did it well. In fact, she got the crowd chanting her name. That is good. JT got cut after that, and it was down to Layla and Jen. Jen is a natural heel, and Layla seems to be a natural face. Arm Wrestling Turns Into Make Out Session Jen beats Layla, and then they have to make out with each other, and it’s good. Then they have to make out with Todd, and it’s bad. Except Layla goes nuts, and knocks Todd Down and starts writhing on him. Very nice. Except for the Todd part. Layla wins. So, this show was dull. The chicks were hot, and so was the crowd, but the hosts were dull, the segments probably sounded a lot better on paper than in performance. WWE did get a good Diva in Layla, who will have no problem taking her clothes off for Playboy, and is a hot chick. Jen is sure to get a deal and she should. She has the instincts, they just need to be honed. Layla is ready for the magazines, and photo shoots, but for the ring? I would say no. She’s going to need work. Any of the chicks that WWE picks up from this contest will. But until they are ready to perform in the ring, WWE has a good spokeswoman for their product in Layla. It could have been worse, and at least, it’s not another blonde with big tits. Smackdown Recap courtesy of Jason Three in one week? Way to go Jason, and thank you for your hard work. I haven't seen this show. I was out Friday night. Watching the Bears game. Damn that Rex Grossman looks like crap. Greise looked good. One short series, a touchdown and he’s out of there. Orton didn't look good either. Which is shame, because I still think Orton could be the long-term quarterback that the Bears have been looking for. He’s not ready yet, but anyone who can lead the Bears to a record like last years deserves a shot. I just don't get Grossman Mania. I still remember when Rex came in, and threw that one pass right to the defender, and if Moose hadn't ripped the ball out of the guys hands, it would have been ugly. So, fantasy football players, is there any player from the Bears you should think about drafting? Not in the first round anyway. Thomas Jones is a hoss, but Thomas Jones doesn't block. Cedric Benson? Again, not in the first round. Grossman? Don't make me laugh. Griese might be a good sleeper pick. So, yeah, I’m just reading the recaps for Smackdown. I was also waiting for the rating to come out, and it has. You see, this Smackdown is not just the hype for SummerSlam. It’s also a big test. For one person. One person I have been very critical off recently, No, not H or HBK. The other one. And I have an email I’d like to share with you first. Good day Mr. Wevv. I just finished reading your latest column, and for the most points I quite enjoy it. The format, review of the shows, etc. Normally we will agree on certain issues that have come up, or what is happening with storylines. There is, however, one topic to which you and I have almost constantly been in dispute over. The Undertaker. Now, I do understand that not everyone can be a fan of everything the WWE does. However, it seems to me that you have a real axe to grind against Taker. I read your columns, and hear you talk about how if Taker is not regularly on TV, that he gets these constant vacations. But then when he is making regular appearances on TV, you still have it out for him. Even if he does everything right (ie. wrestling, doing the interview, jobbing to the worst wrestler on Smackdown! currently in The Great Khali), then you still find at least one or 2 spots throughout your column to take shots at him. When I first started wrestling, the VERY first memory I have of turning to it on my TV, I still see in my head “Survivor Series: The Million Dollar Team plus their mystery partner”. It was the exact time The Undertaker debuted. And I was instantly a fan of him, and of the product. There are a few things I wanted to mention; (1) Mick Foley best put it, that Wrestling is best looked at as a 3 - ring circus. There is something for everybody. Yet I see time and time again (in all the various columns) that people seem to think every match should be a high flying, fast action bout. I know that if this was all the WWE had to offer, I wouldn’t watch. While a match like that once in a while is good, I don’t want to see the same style over and over again. While I may not have Vince's desire to see constant big-man matches, I do enjoy them when done right. And there are a few that can do this quite well. Kane, Taker, and The Big Show all understand how to be the big man, and still have a well-done match. Kane and Taker especially do have the speed to make you forget exactly how big they can be. Khali, being at the other end of the spectrum, doesn’t know how to do anything but chop, and stand there no-selling hits. The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton was, to me, a very enjoyable and well-done feud. Both sides played their roles perfectly, and I do believe both of them came out of it on top. I don’t recall seeing a match where I could blame The Undertaker solely for failing to perform. People point to his feud with Heidenreich especially as showing that a feud with Taker cant help. Well, I recall Heidenreich being pushed as the standard “invincibleman” off the start, and once done with Undertaker, being given a POEM READING GIMMICK! I refuse to believe that result can be laid at the Taker’s feet. (2) I have been to Smackdown! shows. I have watched it on TV. And one thing I always notice is that The Undertaker constantly gets a huge reaction. Unlike a lot of the superstars on that show, people get up and pop for Taker when he comes in. Creative and the McMahon’s see this. I know that I have purchased PPV’s sometimes for the sole reason as for The Undertaker’s match has me that into it. In fact, I would go so far as to saying he is almost the only reason I watch Smackdown! anymore. I have no doubt that I am not the only one who feels that way as well. (3) The one thing that I hear more often than anything is that he goes for weeks without being on TV. Well, this is a 2 part answer, and I see it as being quite fair. Firstly, he has been a constant superstar for 15 years! Since his debut, he has been the one wrestler that has stuck around that entire time. No “once a year showings” like Hulk Hogan has been. No retirements like Mick Foley or Shawn Michaels. He hasn’t taken years off. This longest period off was before he debuted his biker gimmick. That length of constantly being on the road is almost unheard of in this day and age. Does he deserve more time off as a result of this? Add that to the fact that he stuck with the WWE during The Monday Night Wars, and I would say yes. People work for long periods of time, they get more time off. That’s how it works in any industry. That length of time also wears away at ones body. He is a much larger man, and more susceptible to injuries throwing all that weight around. The WWE is also helping protect one of their biggest current stars by not keeping him on the road constantly. As a fan, I would much rather see him take some time off in between feuds, rather then running every week, injuring himself, and having to retire for 2 years while waiting to be able to make a quick one-shot return. (4) Lastly, the reason why I think his current schedule is best for everyone involved is his character. You have a character that by its very nature is supposed to be nearly indestructible! How are you supposed to present Taker as an indestructible force of nature, a phenom, when every week on TV he would be losing (since you and I both know that if he was winning, everyone would be complaining about him squashing everyone). You know what this sounds like to me? KANE. I am sure you recall that there was a long period of time there that whenever someone had to be “punished”, out came The Big Red Machine. He was wrestling every week, and they needed something to do with him, since they couldn’t have him running over everyone. And the greater amount of the time, he lost. Usually by a screw-job of some sort, but he still lost. Everyone at the time said that he deserved better then this. Well, if Undertaker were to be on again constantly, this is the same thing that would happen. It wasn’t good for Kane, and it isn’t good for The Undertaker. The only way to make a credible story line for him, is to build up an opponent that the crowd believes can overwhelm Taker. Unfortunately, with the exception of Randy Orton (whom the feud really brought out his best), that means all Creative can come up with is bigger and bigger guys. This is almost an EXACT copy of what happened to Taker back in the mid 90’s. The most obvious example of this is the much-maligned Giant Gonzales. This is in fact almost the exact same thing that happened then. It wasn’t Taker’s fault back then, and it isn’t now. He may have a great amount of control in what happens with his character, but I can bet you that he realizes The Great Khali is worth nothing in the ring. How else can you explain WWE doing everything they can to keep him away from an actual match? They know how useless he actually is. Taker isn’t running around backstage thinking this is a money match, because we all know how educated he is in the business. But he does it because McMahon gets off on it. And what was the one thing that broke us out of that mold? Mankind. They finally came up with a way to challenge Taker without having to weigh over 400 pounds, and be 7 feet tall. They had a similar, if not AS successful, idea with Randy Orton. Orton was able to challenge him, and be believed as a real threat, without having to be bigger then him. So given the 2 options listed above, which is for the best? There is the 3rd option of having him on every week, running over the entire roster, but even myself as a Taker fan don’t want to see that. So if its between seeing Undertaker become the “punisher” of Smackdown!, or him being used semi-regularly in attempts to find him a believable feud (and talented opponent), I would definitely rather the later. The fact is, when it comes down to it, when your gimmick is to be big and unstoppable, being used constantly is bad for the brand. But being used fairly regularly (see: less often then Triple H, more often then Hulk Hogan), has been for the best. I wonder what the amount someone like Hulk Hogan gets paid for his one month of appearance versus The Undertaker for his 6-9 months of work? The Undertaker may have a little less star power to him (though I don’t recall seeing Hulk Hogan bring a whole raft of new fans over to the product either), I know one thing; Hulk Hogan is absolutely painful to watch in the ring. I know a lot of people would consider what I am saying blasphemy, and I like watching his various segments as well (interviews, entrance, etc) but I almost always mute his matches and make a sandwich, only looking back on occasion to make sure I am still correct in my feelings. Which I have been, to date. Despite your thoughts of him, I truly believe the removal of The Undertaker from Smackdown! would almost be a death knell to the brand. As good as it is to have the brand that is used to farm newer stars, it still needs the big, recognizable, draws. And as I said earlier, I have watched crowd reactions. He is a draw. Anyways, I think I have about said my piece on this particular issue. I will be interested to see what you have to say (whether in agreement, disagreement, or neutral). Again, I am not saying your wrong to not like him, simply that just because you don’t, doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of us out here who do. Thanks for your time. Craig. Thank you for taking the time to write Craig. I appreciate the effort that went into putting this email together and laying out your thoughts. Let me start off by saying that Undertaker is a fan favorite. His DVD has been a top seller for months. Fans buy Undertaker merchandise. Fans do react when he shows up. The Undertaker does have a lot of fans. His gimmick is what makes him. He’s big. He’s spooky. He’s been around forever. When the gongs hit, and the lights dim, people know what to do. Yep, Undertaker is a well know superstar. Undertaker is one of the top three stars in the WWE. In WWE’s eyes, and many of the fans. Undertaker has earned that spot. His longevity is uncanny. Undertaker is a company man. So, why do I attack Undertaker? When it comes down to what appears on TV, as opposed to backstage clout, it is a different story. What it boils down to, is this. Undertaker is a name. That name is protected. That protection is not doing the WWE as much good as it could. Before Mark Henry stood up and said he wasn’t afraid of Undertaker, everyone ran away from Undertaker. Partly because of Taker’s gimmick, partly because his foes weren’t ready to face him in the ring. Yet, each of these angles, from Matt Morgan to Heidenreich, to Booker T, to beating up the Tag Team Champions of the week. Undertaker was the top guy in those feuds. Because he was a name. Because he was an unstoppable monster. No matter what the angle was the week before, or what those guys had done, when Undertaker came in, it was all Undertaker. The first words out of Taker’s opponents was how much they respected Undertaker and how great he is. Then they would say that they are going to win, and then they would promptly run away. Sometimes a beat down would occur, needing plenty of shenanigans, but they were never the equals of the Undertaker. There was no parity. Again, this situation has changed, and it’s a good thing in my opinion. Undertaker takes a lot of time off. To rest up. Undertaker is a big guy, and I’ve said it before, that the big guys have a harder time taking bumps. It’s a matter of physics, but not being a scientist, or a mathematician, I’d rather not try to explain it. Now, there are guys almost as big as Undertaker who work week in and week out. They haven't put in the amount of time that Taker has, but they work more matches, more frequently, and take more bumps because of it. My biggest problem with Undertaker is the level of protection and favoritism he receives. It starts with the vacations and goes over into the angles. In fact, it’s almost the same thing with Triple H and HBK. Now, before anyone starts to type up an angry email about how Undertaker lost to Khali, let’s take a look at the situation. Undertaker worked with Khali as a favor to Vince. Has it hurt Undertaker’s reactions from fans? No. has it helped Khali? That’s tougher, but I would say not really. What I would say is that now Undertaker knows what it’s like to work the other side of a program with himself. Let’s take a quick look at the build up to this match, shall we? Undertaker lost to Khali. Undertaker vanished for a few weeks. Undertaker came back and got to scare Khali. Undertaker then beat up Big Show, ECW Champion, and Khali ran in and laid him out. Undertaker then got to beat up Booker T, WWE World Champion. Undertaker was made to look strong, and that was a good thing, because Khali can't get the level of reaction or interest that Vince wants. But in making Undertaker look strong, Undertaker didn't do any favors for his opponents. The guys who need a little bit of rub to solidify their spots. Fans are having a hard time accepting Big Show as ECW Champion. Booker had won the belt recently and a strong showing would have helped him in his future angle with Batista. You see, most folks expected Undertaker to win against Khali in their rematch. By beating up the champions of two brands, or beating up his usual favorite of the Tag Team Champions, Undertaker makes himself look strong. He can get laid out, but I’ve seen him get up time and time again after a beating. It’s nothing special. Undertaker is an unstoppable monster. But then again, so is Kane, and he loses all the time. Does it hurt him? Yes, but after being put in angles that would end a normal wrestlers career, Kane has survived. Batista is an unstoppable monster. Has he lost? Yes, but no that often. Does it hurt him? Yes and no. It depends on how he lost. But then again, Batista has suffered from taking time off due to injury. It’s hurting him now. He’s not where he once was. Triple H is an unstoppable monster. He may not be called such, but his win loss record says otherwise. Has it hurt him? Yes, it has. H is good, but without showing the weaknesses, it makes him less than human, and thus, less prone to get a favorable reaction. But in the end, he did the job and made a star. He did it three times and Batista was the man. HBK sold for Umaga, and made him a star. HBK sold for the Spirit Squad and made them look good. Undertaker laid down for Khali. It made people have doubts, but in the long run, the end was what they expected. Let’s talk about the time off issue for the last time. There are plenty of wrestlers, who have worked every date, that could use some time off. When they are not there, it is felt. Just look at Smackdown when they lost a ton of talent. Accidents and injuries happen. The deal with Undertaker though is that his return is known. And pushed. And it takes over the airwaves. Undertaker is a name, but when a great deal of time and effort, at the expense of the current angles that are catching on, is put into a basically one month feud, with a really good idea of who’s going to win at the end, it doesn't do the show any favors. From a business perspective, it makes little sense to pay some one that much from that level of return. Hogan is different. Hogan is the most recognized wrestler in the world. Should Hogan be paid more than anyone else on the roster? No. But that’s the deal he got. Because he’s Hogan. On a side note, I also think that is why Undertaker’s match was taken off the PPV. Because WWE would have had to pay Hogan more than Undertaker. In conclusion, Undertaker is a name that could be used better. Undertaker vs Mark Henry was good. It helped Mark Henry become a solid main event threat. Undertaker vs Orton was OK. I think that the feud didn't make Orton, as Orton was already somewhat over, but had to recover from his H feud. The Taker feud didn't sink him, like Taker sank the Dudley Boys. Orton stayed at the same level. Taker coming and going has hurt the show. Basically Taker’s cameos have done more for himself than anyone else. They haven't boosted ratings. In fact, this past Smackdown got a 2.6. The show was hyped, the show was all about Undertaker and the show got bad ratings. There was nothing else on, and granted kids are back in school, and it’s a Friday night, but still. For basically an Undertaker special, that is not good news. The fault can be laid on Khali, but Undertaker deserves his share as well. Undertaker laid down for Khali. As a favor to Vince. Undertaker is not stupid. He knew that Khali wasn’t ready. He’s worked with enough big goofs to know he wouldn't be ready, if ever. But he did it. So it could be said he laid down for a rookie. Because Vince will remember. Undertaker can choose who he works with. Undertaker could have put over Booker. Undertaker could have put over with Batista. Hell, Undertaker could have put over Mr. Kennedy. But he chose Khali, because Taker knew that guy was going to be rushed up, and be on TV soon. Undertaker knew that Khali was going to be pushed to the moon, simply because the guy was big. The WWE had no problem jobbing the Rock when it looked like Rock was going to be a part timer. Rock was still massively over. And now a Hollywood star. Rock lost. Nearly every single time. The Rock was taking time off to shoot movies and work on promotion for said movies. Rock still lost. Guy that beat Rock? Jobbed to H more often than not. Still, Rock was working a part time schedule, and had more going for him than WWE. When Rock showed up on TV, rating went up. Fans went nuts. And when Rock lost, the fans still cheered him. Before I go, there’s just one thing I’d like to comment further on. That’s Mick Foley and his match with the Undertaker. I’ve seen that match. I can understand Mick giving credit to Taker. If Taker didn't allow Mick to do the things he did, Mick might never have made it to his current level. It was Undertaker allowing Mick to go all out. Mick took a hell of a beating. Which is the way that match was laid out, Undertaker would just kick his ass. Undertaker was hurt going in. Mick was hurt much worse coming out. By his own choice. The match has become timeless. But, does anyone remember how the following TV shows went after that match? I don't know how they went, since I wasn’t watching at the time. The Undertaker has secure his place in wrestling history. He truly is a legend. He has accomplished a great deal. Now, in the twilight of his career, it’s simply time to think about how he can be used to better the product. Undertaker is not a full timer. Undertaker is not the next superstar to carry the promotion to new heights. He is a cornerstone. But a cornerstone is something to be built on. There is plenty of talent on the roster right now that could benefit from a program with Undertaker. If they don't run away and stand their ground, and also, stand tall at the end of said program. It worked for Triple H at Wrestlemania 17. H and Taker tore the house down. It wasn’t long after that, that H got the title and the monster push to end all monster pushes. What did Taker get out of it? An invitation to H’s wedding to Stephanie. Which was worth more than a title belt. OK, time to wrap this up. Only thing I want to comment on is the TNA PPV. The place caught on fire. That’s on par with Great White. Only this didn't happen at some dingy nightclub, but at Universal Studios. It was an accident, but it got people paying attention to the show. And what did they see? Christian turning on Sting and going with Jeff Jarrett. That was the payoff. So, the impression going in is that TNA was a Podunk operation. Then they see that Jeff Jarrett, the thing fans have been complaining about the most, and not in a make you want to watch TV kind of way, the opposite in fact, is still leeching onto others for their heat. Nash was supposedly injured and couldn't work the PPV. Rumor got out that he was supposed to loose to Sabin. Big surprise that he didn't do the match. So, what did TNA do for their TV this week? Check out the recap, courtesy of Jules: TNA Impact Christian said he is no one’s lackey, but he works for Jeff Jarrett. I need to start watching this show to see what is going on, since I have no clue how that could make sense. So, that’s it for today. I’d like to finish out with a little retrospective. Three years I’ve been writing columns. Over 230 to date. I’d like to thank Calvin for giving me a medium to express my thoughts and opinions. I’m happy and proud to be a member of the LOP family. I know that maybe three of you were expecting a Wevv Week extravaganza, but sadly, I don't have the energy to do one this year. Instead, I have something special for you, and it’s right here in this column! Now, don't scroll down yet, let’s make this a surprise! Is it a Kane’s House? Is it a movie parody? Is it Not Kane’s House? No, but Stu has told me that he’s working on a few of them. And he’s got a great idea that I may steal for next week’s column. What, What could it be? For the first time, since I started, you’re going to get something retro! It’s time for: EXTENDED PLUGS! Contain your excitement. Monday Night Countdown Random and Morpheus bring to you the best damn wrestling audio show on the net. Seriously, these guys are great. Listen to them Hardtime RIPBossman (No relation) takes a look at Batista and what makes him tick. I’m betting it’s the bowl of puppies he eats every morning. I miss angry Batista. The Wrestling Menu Davey has his predictions ready for Summerslam. Read this and make your wagers accordingly. Volume One Find out who won the Elimination Chamber and then write BC angry email. The Northern Star Xan reposts a column about Sumemrslam last year. When HBK and Hogan squared off. Yeah, HBK could be doing it again this year, but well, DX. The Boss Report Foxx talks about TNA catching on fire, and it's funnier than I could do. He also has Summerslam predictions up. The Wrath Of Tito TITO! Summerslam predictions! Email! SNAKES! I Got TO Tell You Something Big Brother talks about Raven LOP Merchandise!! But something you cheap bastards! We know you forgot to pack clothes when you went back to school! NOTE! THE LOP FORUMS ARE GOING TO BE RESET SOON! CHECK THESE OUT WHILE YOU CAN! THEN, SIGN BACK UP AND START POSTING! LOP FORUMS LOP COLUMNS FORUM THE MOVIE BAR! Great place for reviews of DVD's, Music, and special video clips. Your one stop review spot. THE PROJECT LIVES! Creative Writing at it's finest. LOP'S PWA E-FED. Best E-Fed on the net. Period. That's all for this week. Thanks for Readin' and Thanks For Ridin' Ill be back next week on Monday. With SummerSlam wrap ups, and also the first glimpse of the Return Of Steph Angle. Yes, I have a good idea of what it will be. Wevv Mang mrwevv@mac.com - PLEASE LABEL ALL EMAIL AS FEEDBACK. THANK YOU. *NEW GALLERY* MUST SEE! Very Rare Photos of KAREN ANGLE Over the Years!
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