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August 17, 2008
August 16, 2008
Find the fan in you
Another must read by Steve Anderson of wrestlezone.com:
...I’m not touting a Pollyanna-like view of the industry. But what’s wrong with just enjoying a match without attaching judgmental stars or thumbs to them? What’s wrong with pumping your fist in the air or giving a standing ovation to a great match? Just enjoying the business for what it is. You know, like we used to.
There are times when you can see the visceral disgust that some writers have for the industry in their writing. When a wrestler dies, it is the industry’s fault. When Phil Mushnick writes an uninformed diatribe lacking the facts, they embrace it. Talk about someone who has an ax to grind...More?
I couldn't agree more with this article. It amazes me that some of the "wrestling journalist" obviously don't like the industry and/or the players in the industry that they write about. They spend all their time trash talking instead of finding another profession or at least another topic to write about. It's just wrestling. It's not that serious. It might be called sports entertainment, but which word is bigger?
SmackDown ratings hold through the Olympics
Even though the Olympics have dominated the ratings, the August 15th edition of SmackDown pulled in over 4 million viewers in the 18-49 demographic.
source: tvbythenumbers.com
Rumor Mill - Jeff Hardy
Wrestlingobserver.com is reporting that Jeff Hardy injured his elbow at the SmackDown tapings last week. He was pulled from an autograph signing and the weekend house shows. He is still scheduled for his match against MVP at SummerSlam.
Wrestlers Rescue Two-Day Event
Wrestlers Rescue is a foundation created to help retired wrestlers with their health care needs. To find out how you can help call 732-236-1987.
An honest interview with 'eloquent and reflective' Triple H
But the seven-time world heavyweight champ that fans have come to love as Triple H isn't afraid to come out swinging when it comes to talking about some of the kids in the wrestling business, guys who want to become stars...More?
source: slam.canoe.ca; photo credit: Toronto Sun
SmackDown House Show Highlights - Rockford, IL
John Cena, CM Punk, and Triple H vs. JBL, the Great Khali, and William Regal.
Punk out first to a huge pop when Chimmell announced he was from Chicago, Illinois. Then out comes Cena to a louder pop yet, and the loudest pop of the night for HHH. Not quite sure how Regal got into this match. Cena and Punk each get beat down until HHH comes in. Finish seems Cena and HHH hitting their signature moves, and HHH covering Regal for the win...More?
source: rajah.com
August 15, 2008
Edge "Rated R" Q&A
Edge will answer questions during the SummerSlam Live Blog on WWE Fan Nation Aug. 17...More?
More WWE Releases
Standard WWE.com statement:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstars Stevie Richards and Colin Delaney, Raw tag team Robbie & Rory of The Highlanders, SmackDown Diva Cherry, and WWE referee Wes Adams as of Aug. 15, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all their future endeavors.
I'm going to miss my favorite tech guy (Michael Manna aka Stevie Richards). You can check out his site at T4show.com.
Kaliqo's SummerSlam Predictions, Pick's & Speculations
Undertaker vs. Edge in a Hell in the Cell Match
Not much I can say about this one. This is definitely one to record. Edge is so over as a heel, I would like to see him win this one. If he does, I'm sure he will have some help.
John Cena vs. Batista
Face versus face? Now would be a good time to turn Cena heel, although I don't think that will ever happen. Have to support the local talent, so I'm going to go with Batista.
JBL vs. CM Punk for the WWE world heavyweight title
Don't like JBL. Don't like CM Punk. Don't care who wins.
Triple H vs. the Great Kahli for the WWE title
Like I said in a previous post, Hunter is going to have to work his ass off to make this match look good. I think Hunter should drop the title to Khali because it is inconceivable that he could beat him, unless a sledgehammer is involved. Rematch at Unforgiven.
MVP vs. Jeff Hardy
This should be another really good match. I would like to see MVP go over Jeff just to get him more over as a heel.
Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy
ECW. Why? What is the purpose of keeping this around? Mark Henry can't move so Matt will have to do all the work. I really don't care, but I do like the new belt.
Kofi Kingston & Mickie James (c's) vs. Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix
Normally I would go with the local talent which in this case would be Mickie James, but I love Santino and Beth Phoenix. I'm really hoping they win.
Shawn Michaels' Announcement
I would love to see Chris Jericho interfere with this and Hunter run in for the save. That could set-up Jericho to interfere in Hunter's match with Khali costing him the match. Jericho and Hunter could then "appear" on each other's shows which would allow Hunter to be on Raw even though he was drafted to SmackDown. As far as Shawn's announcement goes, I don't expect him to go anywhere.
whoissuicide.com message on Impact
If you watched this week's Impact, during the Taylor Wilde/Christy Hemme match you might have seen something flash across the screen for about half a second that read "whoissuicide.com". If you blinked then you probably missed it.
Not sure if it's a new character or if it has to do with the promotion of the new TNA Impact video game. If you visit whoissuicide.com there is a graphic that takes you to http://www.myspace.com/whoissuicide.
source: wrestling-edge.com
The speculation is that this is promotion for the new TNA Impact video game and "Suicide" is a character in the game. The rumor is that Kaz will be returning to TNA as Suicide.
