Greetings from under the black, 200X Resistol hat from the WWE’s resident Okie-barbecue aficionado who may not be “HD-friendly,” but is headed to Austin this weekend to be a part of a Texas-sized Monday Night Raw extravaganza in the state capital of the Lone Star State.
This week’s Raw Superstar of the Week did not come without significant contemplation. I strongly considered young Brian Kendrick because I did not see anyone on Raw who tried harder to win their one-on-one match than did the gifted high-flyer. But, alas, the world loves winners; just ask New England Patriots fans. So this week’s Raw Superstar of the Week is Mr. Kennedy, a skilled athlete without a first name...More?
February 1, 2008
J.R.'s Superstar of the Week - Mr. Kennedy
Cena Nuff?
John Cena is over. There - I said it. I said it without regurgitating, bazooka barfing or driving the proverbial porcelain Trailways. The reaction he received at the 2008 Royal Rumble was, with all apologies to Ludvig, deafening. No matter your opinion of John Cena (mine is so low is has to be measured with a septic tank depth finder), one has to admire his guts in returning at least two months early from what was said to be a severe injury as well as his “it-factor.” That intangible that makes people pop when they see his chiseled visage even though they later boo him like Osama at the VFW cookout...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
January 31, 2008
Stop Defending John Cena
When Stone Cold Steve Austin returned from neck surgery, he came back to a thunderous applause. When Triple H came back from two separate leg injuries, he, too, despite leaving as a heel, returned to a thunderous applause. Even Bastion Booger, regardless of never being more than a punchline and sporting more sagging skin than Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tyra Banks, and Big Daddy V put together, returned for RAW's 15th anniversary...to a thunderous applause.
Then, John Cena returned on Sunday. Kill the applause...More?
source: blogs.ktla.com
Local pro wrestler's toughest foe may be fellow Tar Heel Vince McMahon
On the rainy Sunday evening before New Year's Eve, tucked away in Raleigh's RBC Center arena, an estimated 5,000 rollicking, patriotic, oft-conservative lovers of professional wrestling sit with their cameras accessible and overpriced beer cups steady. Holding signs that read "FU," "You Suck," "Woooooo" and "Hooooooo," the fans quiet as the lights dim, eager to see which WWE "Raw Live" Superstar will appear first.
World Wrestling Entertainment is the leading purveyor of the strange combination of buffoonery, kitsch and muscle-bound athleticism known as professional wrestling. Billionaire chairman and N.C. native Vince McMahon—240 pounds of muscle, wrestling experience and business savvy—commands it with an iron fist. Poised to decipher sports entertainment for me is wrestling expert and Chapel Hill resident Ted Hobgood, a friend and former co-conspirator of tonight's World Championship challenger, WWE superstar Jeff Hardy...More?
source: indyweek.com
January 30, 2008
"The Bussey Bunch" Cancelled
After one week, TLC has cancelled "The Bussey Bunch," a reality show on a family running the PCW Wrestling independent promotion out of Arlington, Texas. Last night's originally scheduled episode(s) didn't air last night because TLC had already cancelled the program. The debut episodes of "The Bussey Bunch" on TLC scored ratings of 0.25 and a 0.26 for the 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. showings.
Chris Harris to WWE
Former TNA wrestler Chris Harris confirmed on his official website, www.WildcatChrisHarris.com, that he has signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. Here is the message from his website:
"Wildcat Chris Harris is officially announcing that he has signed with the WWE on January 29th."
January 29, 2008
Sanctioning by state won't be quick
John Rallo and the lawyers he works with are optimistic that mixed martial arts will be sanctioned in Maryland.
They're just not sure the process will go as quickly as hoped.
Many state athletic commissions have the power to allow the sport without legislative action. But that's not the case in Maryland...More?
source: baltimoresun.com
WWE Making An Impact Outside of the Ring
WWE Superstars are known for their action in the ring. But their charitable actions outside of the ring have a huge impact on the communities in which they live and perform. WWE has created a video highlighting the support WWE and its Superstars provide for the troops, literacy, children with life threatening illnesses and voter registration. Click here to view the video.
source: corporate.wwe.com
Raw Results - Chamber Made
Triple H is no fan of losing. So, when The Game got to choose his partner Monday night in a tag team match against Umaga & Snitsky, he went with the sure bet, reuniting with his DX compadre Shawn Michaels. But reunions can sometimes be bittersweet.
Even as the longtime friends showed solidarity and vanquished their foes, the pair knew all too well that in three weeks they will be trying to destroy each other at No Way Out....More?
January 28, 2008
Kudos for a well-kept secret
He was supposed to be injured and out of action for as long as a year, but WWE® Superstar John Cena shocked the wrestling world Sunday night by entering the Royal Rumble Match at No. 30 in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 20,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. Cena won the 2008 Royal Rumble Match by tossing Triple H® over the top rope.
With the victory in the 2008 Royal Rumble Match, Cena earns a World Championship opportunity against the title holder of his choice at WrestleMania XXIV on Sunday, March 30, in Orlando, FL...More?
source: businesswire.com
"Rehabbed" Chyna
TMZ.com reports on Chyna's "sober" status:
Looks like Chyna didn't need rehab -- just a new bartender! We caught the "Celeb Rehab" reality trainwreck at a swag suite over the weekend, and while most stars were selecting jewelry and clothing -- Chyna went straight to the booze.
They have a video on their site that is worth checking out.
January 27, 2008
Royal Rumble Results
Hornswoggle is hiding under the ring. Undertaker leg dropped Snitsky on the announce table after being eliminated. Hornswoggle comes out from under the ring and pulls out The Miz. Big Daddy V pulls Hornswoggle into the ring. Finlay runs out and saves him. Finlay and Hornswoggle went to the back but were never eliminated.
Order of entry: (1) Undertaker, (2) HBK, (3) Santino Marella, (4) Great Khali, (5) Hardcore Holly, (6) John Morrison, (7) Tommy Dreamer, (8) Batista, (9) Hornswoggle, (10) Chuck Palumbo, (11) Jamie Noble, (12) CM Punk, (13) Cody Rhodes, (14) Umaga, (15) Snitsky, (16) The Miz, (17) Shelton Benjamin, (18) Jimmy Snuka, (19) Roddy Piper, (20) Kane, (21) Carlito, (22) Mick Foley, (23) Mr. Kennedy, (24) Big Daddy V, (25) Mark Henry, (26) Chavo Guerrero, (27) Finlay, (28) Elijah Burke, (29) Triple H, and (30) John Cena.
Order of elimination: (1) Santino Marella, (2) Great Khali, (3) Tommy Dreamer, (4) Jamie Noble, (5) Chuck Palumbo, (6) Hardcore Holly, (7) Shelton Benjamin, (8) Roddy Piper, (9) Jimmy Snuka, (10) Snitsky, (11) Undertaker, (12) HBK, (13) The Miz, (14) John Morrison, (15) CM Punk, (16) Cody Rhodes, (17) Big Daddy V, (18) Mick Foley, (19) Elijah Burke, (20) Carlito, (21) Chavo Guerrero (22) Mark Henry, (23) Mr. Kennedy, (24) Umaga, (25) Kane, (26) Batista, (27) Triple H.
Winner: John Cena
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
