February Column of the Month: Supreme Xperience by X-FV1
Submitted by Boss Foxx on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 3:53 PM EST





[Each month in Columns Central of the LoP Forums, a vote is held to determine which column series is the best. All registered members to the forums are welcome to vote and February's winner was "Supreme Xperience" written by X-FV1 (aka X-Factor version 1). As a reward for winning the COTM award, X-FV1 has the opportunity to grace the main page, here, with a contribution in the form of a column. Enjoy.]






Hello everyone and welcome to a special COTM edition of the Supreme Xperience. I am X-FV1, or as some of you may have known me, X-Factor. First off, let me explain the name change. Over the past two weeks, I managed to win the February Column of the Month award, and in the process, realized that I shared my alias with someone else. So, long story short, I decided to be the bigger man and make the change. Either way, this is my first appearance on the LOP Main Page, and in preparation, I got some advice from a few of my fellow columnists who have been here. It seems that the overall theme of their comments was that it’s good if they like it, sometimes it’s good when they hate it, but the key is whether it got enough of a reaction for them to leave feedback. With that said, I’m going to do my best to give you something original and innovative, so I’m proud to present……


The People v. Vincent Kennedy McMahon

The anticipation is overwhelming; people are buzzing and moving about in final preparation, one of the biggest news stories of the year. The camera sets in on the news set; the anchor is doing some final revisions and the last of the news story is being typed into the teleprompter, going live in 5, 4, 3, 2….


Anchor: Good evening everyone, welcome to CNS Evening News, I’m Dan Riley. Today’s breaking news story is the continuing trial of professional wrestling tycoon, Vincent Kennedy McMahon. As some of you may know, this is not the first time that Mr. McMahon has been in a courtroom, following the 1993 steroid related trial, as well as being in court for the negligence issues surrounding the death of Canadian pro wrestler Owen Hart.

But, today’s story is an equally serious case involving charges of corporate misconduct and negligence. From what I hear, things are hectic at the courthouse, so let’s go down to Rachel Johnson, reporting from the scene. Rachel.

Rachel: Thanks Dan! Things really are what you would consider hectic down here today. The streets are filled with interested parties: politicians, wrestlers, fans and the general public have all come down to show their support for either the man on trial, or the prosecution. Today's proceedings, which will include the jury rendering a verdict, are about to continue. However, everyone is awaiting the arrival of the defendant, Vince McMahon. It looks like people are starting to stir…. Yes, he is here, I can see his limousine coming down the road now.

A faint sound starts to become much more clear as the limo gets closer, it’s Mr. McMahon’s theme song playing on the limo sound system, “No Chance ‘cause that’s what ya got! No Chance in Hell!!…”

Rachel: Dan, the blaring music is contributing to the pandemonium here; his appearance has infuriated the crowd. Minutes from now, he will be behind closed doors, placing his life and livelihood in the hands of his six corporate attorneys, all of which will be trying to get the chairman of the WWE acquitted. This really is the moment of truth for one Vincent Kennedy McMahon. We’ll see how it plays out. Back to you Dan…

Camera pans back into the studio….

Dan: Thanks Rachel. This really is a serious case, and we managed to get some opinions from some of the defendant’s current and former employees, and we’ll see what they have to say…

The footage starts to roll…

Kip James: What do I think of this trial? I think it’s about time, cause McMahon’s been committing murder for years, career murder in most cases. But what he didn’t expect was that we wouldn’t die, the James Gang is in TNA, and we’re bigger than everyone…

Dan: Okay, those were the thoughts of Kip James, who was a former champion of sorts at one point in time. Anyway, that’s one man’s opinion, but let’s get some comments from someone we all know, former WWE champion and star of the Gridiron Gang, the Rock!

The Rock: What does the Rock think about the trial of Vince McMahon? Well, the Rock says…. Drag that sack of monkey crap up and down Know Your Role Boulevard and Jabroni Drive, make him feel all nice because we’re gonna send him straight to Grandma’s House of Pie…. What? You don’t like pie Vince! Well… sorry… It doesn’t matter what you like!!!… And just when you think you’re about to get some ooh so good pie, BAM!!! You’re in a shower with a soap on a rope watching right over your shoulder, cause No, No, No, No, No, No, No Vince! You don’t have to worry about that hermaphrodite Kevin Kelly, or, I mean, Michael Cole, you’re gonna have to worry about that 300 pound jackhammer of pure pleasure that you share a cell with… IF YOU SMELLLLLALALALA……… WHAT THE ROCK………….IS COOKING!!

Dan:Yet another interesting perspective, but it’s time to get back to the matter at hand. One man’s life and freedom hangs in the balance, and right here on CNS News, we’re providing 100% trial coverage, including an analysis of the charges and evidence against the man himself. Here to help us today is our expert analyst, a criminal lawyer and long-time professional wrestling fan, please welcome Kevin Smith.

Kevin: Well Dan, it’s a pleasure to be here. This really is an interesting case. As with anything in the world of sports entertainment, it really comes down to fiction and non-fiction. It comes down to whether anything we see in world of professional wrestling is valid. And, finally, the thin line between Vince McMahon the businessman and Vince McMahon the television personality. Regardless of any of that, it doesn’t change one thing, and that is the fact that he is on trial. Initially, many felt that this trial wouldn't go very far and the prospect of a guilty verdict was not likely, but all of that has changed with witnesses coming out of the woodworks to testify against the WWE Chairman.

Let’s start off shall we, with the one witness that McMahon is no stranger to, Eric Bischoff. What's most interesting about Eric's testimony is that it was not limited to his time in WWE, but also goes back as far as WCW. With the mention of WCW, the prosecution is laying some groundwork. They're hoping that some of McMahon's past actions will help them in their current case. Of course, the arguments against anything WCW related can always be tied back to the mismanagement and complete disregard for business operations and the fact that WCW was a complete mess; it was losing money and it was providing low quality storylines filled with inconsistencies, lack of creativity and utter disappointment.

Dan: So, if everything points to this being a weak part of the case, why is it included?

Kevin: Aside from the self-proclamation that Vince killed the promotion, as well as the motive of monopolizing the business, there is not a whole lot of substantiated evidence. So, why is it included? Personally, my opinion is that it has been included to strengthen the rest of the case and to show what type of person Vince really is. Will it actually work? Who knows, that really comes down to the jury.

Dan: Alright, so, tell us a little about others who have testified.

Kevin: The second witness brought called was Paul Heyman, the former owner of Extreme Championship Wrestling and employee of WWE. This one is interesting because many years ago, Heyman owned ECW until it was bought out by the WWE. So, the real question is, what is Heyman testifying for, ECW from six years ago, or the current WWE brand. I think it's safe to say, after calling Bischoff, that he's testifying on both. Once again, this probably comes down to the decision making, pointing toward the re-hiring of certain people, such as Test, as well as the December to Dismember pay-per-view. Both of which, as anyone knows, has led to questions of whether McMahon wants to kill the brand altogether.

Dan: But, the new ECW is a part of his own company.

Kevin: That’s true, which leads to the question, why would he want to hurt his own company. Does he have a motive to do it? Realistically, the answer is no, but then you also have an immense ego on the man to consider. Hardcore fans of the original product will always consider it to be the superior brand. It could very well come down to McMahon wanting to prove once and for all, that ECW was nothing more than a second rate promotion that couldn’t keep up with the WWE.

Dan: These witnesses aside, the charge is one of corporate misconduct and negligence; tell us a little about it.

Kevin: This charge is probably one of the most shocking in the history of wrestling, and the reason is because it is being brought on by the WWE board of directors.

Dan: That just sounds too strange to me, as I haven’t totally understood it since the trial began. Why is the board suing its Chairman?

Kevin:Simply put, the board feels that Vince is losing touch on reality. His decisions lack rationality, his decision-making skills are suffering and his vision no longer matches the vision for the company. Unfortunately, since he wields so much power, he cannot be removed. The only option is for him to be forced out by either medical or criminal reasons. Additionally, the fans, which are major stakeholders to the company, have made it abundantly clear that he no longer has the best interest of the company in mind.

Dan: What’s the evidence for this charge?

Kevin: They will be relying on many witnesses who have been present during Vince’s irrational decision making, even going so far as to call former employee and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle. The evidence points toward the neglect of the Smackdown and ECW brands, the decisions relating to the main event scenes, as well as pushes to certain stars. The proverbial straw that could break the camel’s back, will be the testimony of Stephanie McMahon and Paul Levesque, also known as Triple H. Coincidentally, should McMahon be removed, his daughter would assume control. Also, as mentioned previously, the testimony relating to WCW and ECW will also prove beneficial to the prosecution.

Dan: So, if he were convicted, what would this mean, in your opinion, to the company?

Kevin: Simply put, if he is not convicted, things will continue as they are which many refer to as a low-point in the business. If he is convicted, I believe it will see a slight up-turn in the near future, but in the long run, this could lead to one of the darkest times ever seen in the industry.

Dan: Why is that?

Kevin: The reason is because Vince McMahon is the one consistent force in wrestling over the past twenty-five years. He drives the industry through his own company, and also through competition with others. Without him, I fear that things may never recover. It’s the same problem that has been speculated for years when the thought of his retirement comes up. Is there anyone who can do what he does? Unfortunately for everyone involved, the answer very well could be no.

Dan: Well, thanks for joining me Kevin, and for giving us a solid background of this case, as well as the impacts it could have. It truly is one of the biggest things to impact that industry in a long time as we wait on a verdict.

Wait! I understand that the jury has rendered a verdict, I’m getting word now, and it is official.

Dan places his hand up to his earpiece, as he listens to the producers…

On the charge of corporate misconduct and negligence, Vincent Kennedy McMahon is found…. guilty as charged.

Wow, this is a shocking moment in history. The company he created and took public has finally defeated Vince McMahon, the man that could not be beaten by any competitor. This is one of the biggest moments in professional wrestling history, and depending on whom you speak to, it could also serve as one of the darkest moments as well. For further coverage on sentencing, tune in next time to CNS Evening News, Goodnight Everyone.


News Program Fades to Black

***


Everyone you ever meet who has tuned into a wrestling program, whether it was the WWE or another, has his or her own opinions on the man known as Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Some people may think he is a wrestling genius, while others may think he is the biggest piece of garbage to ever set foot near the business. Okay, so this scenario was a bit outrageous, but then again, so is everything we see on WWE programming. However, if one thing rings true out of this little scenario, it has to be that he is the standard bearer. Even when another promotion does something absolutely amazing, it is frequently, if not always, compared to the WWE. People like to criticize the decisions made, as well as what we see on our favourite shows. But, as bad as it may be, it could always be a lot worse. The prospect of Stephanie McMahon and Triple H taking over has to be a testament to that. The only hope is that something major happens that contributes to the future of the business, whether it is an event, a person or a movement. Regardless, you have to admit that the present situation is really not as bad as it’s made out to be, and that if things are going to get better, we’re going to need someone like Vince, or better than him to do it.

Thanks for dropping by for another edition of the Supreme Xperience. I hope everyone enjoyed it, and if you would like to leave some feedback, you can email me at lopxfv1@gmail.com. Until next time,

Cheers!

X-FV1








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