i never really liked sean o'haire anyway so this news about him doesn't bother me in the slightest way.

Sean O' Hare was cool, just missused.

Another week and Goldberg's name still appears in the Raw Superstars page on WWE.com. See it by yourself here.
BTW, post #501, heh.

RedScorpio Wrote: Sean O' Hare was cool, just missused. Another week and Goldberg's name still appears in the Raw Superstars page on WWE.com. See it by yourself here. BTW, post #501, heh.

Post 502!!
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The RAW brand was in Monterrey, Mexico this past Saturday night for a very successful house show. After the show was over, the WWE buses carrying the superstars ran into some big problems at the border trying to get back into the United States.

From what we have been told, there was a problem with the paperwork. Apparently they did not have the proper credentials to get back to the US. We have been told it took hours for this to get cleared up and the early show in Laredo, TX did not go over very well with the boys on the RAW roster.


Future Booking Plans For Smackdown Brand:

- It is expected that the Dudley Boys will feud with Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty over the WWE Tag Team Titles with the Dudleys eventually turning heel.

- Mark Jindrak is still expected to be paired with Teddy Long.

- John Cena vs. Rene Dupree for the WWE U.S. Title and Chavo Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio for the WWE Cruiserweight Title are likely for the Judgment Day PPV in May.

- Funaki could be turned into a heel manager for Kenzo (Kenzo Suzuki). Kenzo's first program will likely be against Billy Gunn.

- Some people backstage are already second guessing the plan for an Eddie Guerrero/Bradshaw main event feud.


In-Depth Details On Austin Domestic Situation: (Fuck, I don't know why people just don't leave things like this alone)

The National Enquirer this week features a big story on Steve Austin. The articles focuses on Austin's domestic situation noting that he split up with his ex-wife Debra after an altercation between the two which led to police being called. The article also details his recent relationship with Tess Broussard stating that Austin 'refused to accept the end of a relationship.'

The article says that Austin initiated the break-up with Tess by writing her a note. He stated in that note that the relationship was over and that he would be contacting his attorney shortly. He also said he was giving her $54,000 to ease the situation. Broussard had moved from Los Angeles to stay with Austin at his home in San Antonio, Texas in the upscale Dominion area.

According to the article in the National Enquirer, Broussard confronted Austin over the situation last week. This led to Austin pushing her and she feel to the ground cutting her knees and hands on a piece of glass.

Broussard is apparently still living in Austin's home which has since been put on sale. The report claims she 'refuses' to leave the property. Austin has since moved down the road and has his own apartment now.

As of now, no charges have been filed.


**Fucking crap if you ask me, anyone really read this shit thing? I hate the National Enquirer, all it ever is is a bunch of bullshit**

TheMkGeek Wrote: - It is expected that the Dudley Boys will feud with Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty over the WWE Tag Team Titles with the Dudleys eventually turning heel.

Good! they been pretty stale as faces for a long time. I hope they turn heel soon because they were pretty badass as heels.

olympic_hero Wrote: TheMkGeek Wrote: - It is expected that the Dudley Boys will feud with Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty over the WWE Tag Team Titles with the Dudleys eventually turning heel. Good! they been pretty stale as faces for a long time. I hope they turn heel soon because they were pretty badass as heels.

Yeah, but I like them either way. They make good faces, and good heels.

TheMkGeek Wrote: olympic_hero Wrote: TheMkGeek Wrote: - It is expected that the Dudley Boys will feud with Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty over the WWE Tag Team Titles with the Dudleys eventually turning heel. Good! they been pretty stale as faces for a long time. I hope they turn heel soon because they were pretty badass as heels. Yeah, but I like them either way. They make good faces, and good heels.

They are great both ways, tho the ECW heels were the best. I was at ringside one time and Bubba Ray spit right in this dudes face and called him a 'bitch'!! LOL He tried to jump the rail and got hemmed up by the bouncers (yea they were bouncers). But I also thought they were the strongest faces on Raw in a long time as far as tag teams go. This post brings up two points:

1. ECW live shows were the best, I miss them
2. The WWE needs tag teams, bad. Swallow your f'n pride, get the Hardy's back together. Get the New Age Outlaws back together. Billy 'Ass' Gunn, Farooq, and the Hardy that can't win a match let alone get on Raw, are not good alone. They could be, they should be, but they are not. 4 great tag teams right there:

1. New Age Outlaws
2. Hardy's
3. APA
4. Dudley Boys

The sad part is, they only need to get back 2 guys (well 3 now that Farooq is gone). Hell even Mark Henry and D'Lo were a good tag team (D-Lo owns u). I guess right now it's just not good enough on the tag team front. The Bashams?? Some no-names??? Too Cool without Lawler is like Strike Force without Tito Santana. They need tag team help, bad, now. Also...ah bunk it...on with the news:

Ric Flair & President Bush Eat Lunch Today-We have been told that Ric Flair was scheduled to have lunch with President Bush and Theresa Ernhardt (Dale's widow) today.

As it stands right now, Flair is going to fly from Charlotte (site of the luncheon) to Houston and will be live on RAW tonight.

If WWE production can get everything straightened out, clips of the lunch are expected to air tonight on RAW.

Rock vs. Savage?, Trish's Blow Me Trouble-WWE recently released a Trish Stratus shirt on the European version of WWE Shopzone with the text, "Blow Me." The item was quickly pulled from WWE's line due to complaints.

The Rock actually had been hoping to have a dream match at WrestleMania XX with someone like Goldberg, Hogan, or Randy Savage. However, Vince McMahon was firm on wanting Rock to do something with Foley, and did not even consider bringing in Hogan or Savage.

Reportedly, Rock enjoyed working Mania, but felt weird having guys who he worked with for years come up and ask for pictures and treat him differently.

[Source: Wrestling-Observer Newsletter]


Latest Backstage WWE News & Notes-Rob Van Dam had a packing issue this weekend, and was forced to work his matches in a T-shirt, due to the fact taht he did not have his in-ring attire. Orlando Jordan' bags were lost by the airport, so he had absolutely no ring-wear at his house shows.

WWE management remains very high on Rene Dupree, which was of course, the main reason he was moved away from La Resistance. There still are some that are skeptical about the interest his feud with John Cena will draw.

WWE officials were initially surprised by the lack of reaction to Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero at the Hildago and Laredo shows; that is, until they realized that SmackDown! doesn't air in those markets.

RAW Notes: Val Venis works as a heel, Much More
-Val Venis worked this weekend’s house shows as a heel on Raw. At last night’s show they started him out face but turned him heel on Rhyno. It is unknown at this point if that means a possible transition on television, however, most within the company say that Val is willing to take any work that they will give him.

WWE management remains to be extremely high up on Chris Jericho and Christian’s matches at recent Raw brand house shows as well as the matches between Triple H and Chris Benoit. It seems as if week in and week out, all four men are praised backstage for their ability to put on excellent matches.

Shelton Benjamin is also impressing WWE officials since his transition to Raw. Many in the company feel that he has the potential to be a major player as a singles superstar.

That's cool about Flair having Lunch with Bush,George W. Bush Owns!.He dosent change sides like John "effin" Kerry.

news:
The following is from BillGoldberg.com:

Goldberg to Participate in AOL Chat on 4.6.04!
Mark your calendars, all you AOL users! Goldberg will be participating in a live, online chat on AOL on Tuesday, April 6th at 7 p.m. CT. If you are on AOL, go to AOL Keyword: Pro Wrestling Chat.

The following is from SeanWaltman.com, confirming the in-ring return of the former X-Pac for NJPW:

NEW April 05,2004 Sean To Wrestle In NJPW 4/16/04 Show at Inoki Dojo BEST OF AMERICAN SUPER JUNIOR TOURNAMENT

Also scheduled for the show is Teddy Hart. For more information, head to NJPW.com.

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We all know those AOL chats are fake.
By the way I added this topic in my sig.

Raw ok last night. The girl Battle Royal pissed me off tho cause Stacy came out lookin mad hot, as well as some other diva's. Then they go to commercial, come back and are like 'Sorry folks during commercial all but 2 women are eliminated!' and Stacy was gone quick as I came...err she came...anyways, aside from that it was a good show. I look for Shelton to screw everyone over and become part of Evolution.

I think regal managing that "special" kid has some potential..... as long as it doesnt get reallllly stupid...

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WHAT has goldberg left...since when and why?

by the way the news about terri and sean is no big deal, terri didnt even wrestle she just interviewed wrestlers (poorly)

sean was never on either - though he is tough to beat in smackdown HCTP

jade2004 Wrote: WHAT has goldberg left...since when and why? by the way the news about terri and sean is no big deal, terri didnt even wrestle she just interviewed wrestlers (poorly) sean was never on either - though he is tough to beat in smackdown HCTP

As far as I know, Goldberg might still be with the WWE, his name is all over the website still. The best way to find out, is to be a part of the AOL chat. I'm not a AOL user, but I plan on reading the full chat on his site.

Yeah, Terri didn't do anything and Sean O'haire basically had no character so their loss is no big deal, btw, I beat Sean easily in HCTP as Goldberg.

The Regal/Eugene thing is retarded, I mean come on, they go from a gimp who can't walk, to a guy that's fucked in the head, what's next, they hire that kid from last week's Confidential, you know, the one with no arms/legs?
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Steve Austin's Absence From RAW; Future In Question?

Steve Austin was not at RAW last night and had not been written into storylines that were drawn up last week.

According to reports, there are rumors that Austin and Vince McMahon have been at odds as of late. Apparently that is the reason why Austin was not there last night.

Unfortunately, it looks as if this is a potentialy serious matter. At this point nobody knows the reason why Austin and McMahon are at odds but many beleive it has something to do with Austin's recent domestic situation.


Updated Card For WWE Backlash - New Matches


Here is the current Backlash card:

World Title Match
Chris Benoit vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels

WWE Intercontinental Title No Holds Barred Match
Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley

WWE Women's Title Match
Victoria vs. Lita

Edge vs. Kane

Christian & Trish Stratus vs. Chris Jericho



Official WWE RAW Preview For Next Monday!

The following is from raw.wwe.com:

FINAL STOP BEFORE BACKLASH; EIGHT MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
April 12, 2004

The final RAW before Backlash comes to you from Chicago, and it was already announced that RAW will feature a thriller of an Eight Man Tag Team Match. By order of RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff, all four members of Evolution will face Chris Benoit, Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley and Shelton Benjamin. The question is, what condition will Benoit and company be in for the match. Last week, Evolution sent Benjamin to the hospital and later pulverized Benoit, Michaels and Foley to end the evening. Will they be able to recover for this match or will Evolution make their advantage even greater? Find out on RAW.

What other developments will take place during the final RAW before the pay-per-view event? Will there be more matches added? Will more stipulations be added for the existing matches? Only one way to find out ... watch RAW next week at 9/8 CT on Spike TV!


Smackdown Preview from WWE.com:

WHO IS THE GREAT AMERICAN? April 8, 2004

The votes are in. The WWE fans have spoken. Now find out who will be crowned with the Great American Award when General Manager Kurt Angle makes his highly-anticipated announcement this Thursday on SmackDown! In addition to accepting the Great American Award trophy, the winner will also be declared the No. 1 contender to the WWE Championship. The five finalists for this award are Big Show, Charlie Haas, John Cena, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Booker T. Tune in Thursday to see which SmackDown! Superstar walks away with this great honor.

All this and more Thursday night at 8/7 CT on UPN.


TNA Preview:

AMERICAS X CUP: MEXICO vs. UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 ON TNA PAY-PER-VIEW:

On Wednesday, April 7, teams from Mexico and The United Kingdom (UK) will compete in a one-night series to bring the X-style to a new level and claim ownership of the Americas X Cup! Current champions Team Mexico from the AAA promotion look to continue their win streak in the ongoing event!

Current champions Team Mexico have been solid in recent months, dominating their international opponents and making an impact in TNA in the process! Thus far, Mexico has remained champs of the growing international X competition!

ALSO ON THE SHOW: THE FINALS OF THE NWA TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT:

New NWA World Tag Team Champions will also be crowned on April 7, as the Finals of the tournament will take place on Pay-Per-View! The X Cup Tournament and the Tourament Finals in ONE NIGHT!

THE FINALS FOR THE GOLD:

Kid Kash and Dallas vs.
Low Ki and The Fallen Angel

News:

The Very Latest On The Situation Between Steve Austin & WWE:

OK here is the latest on the Austin-WWE fiasco. Austin attended last night's SmackDown! tapings in his home town (San Antonio, TX), but we do not have any more on that right now.

There has also been some scoop released on the new deal both parties are negotiating toward. Apparently, WWE want the rights to the "Stone Cold" name so if Austin branches into anything like Hollywood, then WWE will also benefit, much like they are doing with the Rock.

This is said to be what is causing the tension between Austin's new lawyer and Vince McMahon. Austin's lawyer wants to keep the WWE deal and potential outside projects completely separate.



What Wrestlers Backstage Think Of The Austin-WWE Dispute:

It seems that many backstage in WWE are supporting Steve Austin in his situation with Vince McMahon and WWE.

Steve Austin's lawyer is currently locked in talks with Vince McMahon over WWE benefiting from the "Stone Cold" name if anything comes from outside projects.

The consensus backstage is that WWE go overboard when it comes to owning everything related to wrestlers and are happy that someone is finally standing up to McMahon over the matter.

At this point, Austin's future is still pretty uncertain and there is a danger that WWE could lose yet another main-event star and after the losses of Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and the Rock to movie commitments, it would definitely hurt the company.

It would also hurt WWE in terms of merchandise sales. Although Austin does not actively compete as a wrestler, a lot of money is made from his merchandise sales.



TSN.ca/wrestling has put up a one-on-one interview that they were able to do yesterday when Chris Benoit was on the set of TSN Off the Record. Chris talks about what it meant to win the belt, waiting since January in anticipation, Bret Hart returning, Stu Hart, and Brock Lesnar. However, most importantly he talks about the change of hometown fro Calgary to Atlanta. He didn't give an explanation except for saying that they don't say "From Atlanta, Georgia" but rather "Residing in Atlanta, Georgia", which is something he wanted to make sure they said. He didn't give the reason for it but said he will be moving back to Edmonton when his career is done.

The San Antonio Express News did a nice article on Eddie Guerrero’s battle with his addition. Visit mysanantonio.com to read it.

Lillian Garcia will be in studio while Kurt Angle and Molly Holly will call-in to WWE.com's Byte This tomorrow.


Explanation For Chris Benoit's Hometown Change:

Thanks to Steve for the following:

Hey there, I emailed WWE Canada and ask what was up with them changing Benoit's hometown, right before the big PPV in Edmonton. I got the following reply:

Thank you for your recent comments regarding Chris Benoit.

WWE Canada has checked into your questions and, as a result, Mr. McMahon has issued the following statement:

“We as a company are proud of Chris Benoit’s accomplishments and his Canadian heritage. But since Chris Benoit has been living in Atlanta for over a decade, it is important to reflect an accurate assessment of where he is currently residing.”

For his part, Chris Benoit states: ”No matter where I live, which is currently Atlanta, Georgia, I’m proud to be from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. And I’m looking forward to returning home as the World Heavyweight Champion at the WWE RAW Backlash Pay-Per-View event at Rexall Place on Sunday, April 18.”

Once again, thank you for your comments – we’re proud to have such enthusiastic and involved fans in Canada. Chris is very excited about presenting the belt to his fellow Edmontonians at Backlash.

Sincerely, WWE Fan Services


Matt Morgan's WWE Status, The Rock-WWE Update; & More:

WWE has sent Matt Morgan back to OVW fulltime. The company has realized that he is too green. On top of that, many think now that he is a slow learner.

Prior to WrestleMania XX, The Rock and Pat Patterson (who has helped guide the Rock's career) proposed to Vince McMahon a "dream match." The Rock wanted to return for a match against Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, or Randy Savage, but Vince McMahon wanted him to do something with Mick Foley. McMahon also apparently had no interest in having The Rock go against Hogan or Savage.

I wonder when The Rock will stand up to Vince regarding merchandising profits. Although Austin generates more money, The Rock is entitle to own a part of 'his' name.

This is the same thing that happened with The Ultimite Warrior years back. Although Vince owned the "Ultimate" part of the name "The Warrior" was clearly not his.

Vince will never stop being a shrewd bastard in any respect. I think the talent backstage is begining to realize that. And that's a good thing.

Le Dragon Fantome

The following matches are confirmed for Thursday night's edition of WWE SmackDown!:

Non-Title Tag-Team Match
Dudley Boys vs. Scotty 2 Hotty & Rikishi

Chavo vs. Jamie Noble

John Cena vs. Danny Basham

Charlie Haas & Big Show vs. RVD & Booker T

Rene Dupre vs. Orlando Jordan

Well I don't wanna ruin Smackdown! for anyone, but let's just say it looks like an OK show, and once again, the best part will not be on tv (AGAIN!!!).

Okay heres what is really, really pissing me off about RAW!!!

1. Batista is one of the best big men they got in there but what do they do with him??? nothing

2. Kane is on a rampage now and would make an awesome champ and could have some good fueds, but what r they doing with him??? nothing

3. IMO, Christ Benoit (and for SmackDown Eddie Guerro) should have never even had the chance to be champ...

4. Shawn Micheals needs to retire he sux now...

5. HHH needs to be out of all title shots for awhile...

This all just my opinion but i mean the title match in RAW right now should be a fued between Kane and Batista cause thats ur best big guys that in there right now... I wish Benoit and Micheals would retire or leave or something i cant stand neither one of the them... and fucking Eddie Guerro as champ??? last time i watched him he had the fucking LWO in WCW!!! I mean i still watch wrestling all the time and still enjoy but damn they need some changes...

Hmmmmmm... guess I'll be sleeping through Smackdown tomorrow night after all. Or playing Ghost Recon.

Le Dragon Fantome

Ghaleon Wrote: Okay heres what is really, really pissing me off about RAW!!! 1. Batista is one of the best big men they got in there but what do they do with him??? nothing 2. Kane is on a rampage now and would make an awesome champ and could have some good fueds, but what r they doing with him??? nothing 3. IMO, Christ Benoit (and for SmackDown Eddie Guerro) should have never even had the chance to be champ... 4. Shawn Micheals needs to retire he sux now... 5. HHH needs to be out of all title shots for awhile... This all just my opinion but i mean the title match in RAW right now should be a fued between Kane and Batista cause thats ur best big guys that in there right now... I wish Benoit and Micheals would retire or leave or something i cant stand neither one of the them... and fucking Eddie Guerro as champ??? last time i watched him he had the fucking LWO in WCW!!! I mean i still watch wrestling all the time and still enjoy but damn they need some changes...

Everyone has their opinions and all. But how can you not like Benoit and Eddie as Champs. These are two of the greatest wrestlers in the WWE we're talking about here, not to mention two of the most over wrestlers aswell. Espeically Eddie. Benoit and Eddie are great Champions because they are a fresh of breath air from guys like The Rock, Stone Cold, Triple H and Brock Lesnar whos been Champions for many years(except Lesnar). I'am tired of having the same Champions all the time. I hope we see more guys like Jericho,RVD,Booker T holding the Heavyweight Titles than your typical Main-Eventers. I hope Benoit and Guerrero become long-term Champions because they're doing great jobs as Champs right now.

blade-tsung Wrote: Well I don't wanna ruin Smackdown! for anyone, but let's just say it looks like an OK show, and once again, the best part will not be on tv (AGAIN!!!).

Thanks for ruining it for me Blade.

blade-tsung Wrote: Well I don't wanna ruin Smackdown! for anyone, but let's just say it looks like an OK show, and once again, the best part will not be on tv (AGAIN!!!).

Screw Smackdown, that show fuckin blows. I really do not know why they won't put the Undertaker on TV. Undertaker = ratings. Man I won't watch smackdown until something good finally happens

Ghaleon Wrote: Okay heres what is really, really pissing me off about RAW!!! 1. Batista is one of the best big men they got in there but what do they do with him??? nothing 2. Kane is on a rampage now and would make an awesome champ and could have some good fueds, but what r they doing with him??? nothing 3. IMO, Christ Benoit (and for SmackDown Eddie Guerro) should have never even had the chance to be champ... 4. Shawn Micheals needs to retire he sux now... 5. HHH needs to be out of all title shots for awhile... This all just my opinion but i mean the title match in RAW right now should be a fued between Kane and Batista cause thats ur best big guys that in there right now... I wish Benoit and Micheals would retire or leave or something i cant stand neither one of the them... and fucking Eddie Guerro as champ??? last time i watched him he had the fucking LWO in WCW!!! I mean i still watch wrestling all the time and still enjoy but damn they need some changes...

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but I disagree with almost all that you said. Micheals does not suck, and if anyone should retire, it's Flair. FYI, Benoit and Eddie Guererro make damn good champions, way better than Trips could ever hope to be. Batista is good, but not great, he needs to get better established, and I guess I agree with you about Kane, they should keep the program between him and Taker going. I also agree with what you said about Trips, he needs to be out of the World title hunt for awhile. BTW, the LWO was one of the worst things WCW ever did, and I think they knew that, because it sure didn't last, but you can't blame Eddie for that, and FYI, Benoit is one of the (if not the)best technical wrestlers today.

This just in from Canada.wwe.com:

(For those who watch Raw on TSN)

RAW ON TSN - SPECIAL TIME ON APRIL 12TH
Due to the NHL Playoffs on TSN, RAW on Monday April 12th will be seen on tape delay at midnight ET with a repeat on Tuesday April 13th at 4pm & 10pm ET.

Ghaleon Wrote: 4. Shawn Micheals needs to retire he sux now...

Ghaleon I didn't wanna have to kill u....why did u make me do this??? AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

SmackDown! looks like a good show this week. The Bradshaw part at the beginning sounds pretty funny. and some of the matches looks good to.

As for Undertaker. its pissing me off that they are keeping him off that damn show like this. I think the reason why they're doing this is because they wanna start the Booker T/Undertaker feud when Judgement Day comes closer. But why the hell can't he just make random appearences on the show beating up random wrestlers until he starts his feud!!. FUCKIN DICKHEADS!!

Question: I always watch Raw, but rarely and i mean rarely smackdown. Is stone cold still on Raw? Because I havent seen him of lates.