** Last night during RAW, Kane was faced by an image of the "old Kane" face to face in the ring. That Kane was played by Deep South Wrestler Freakin' Deacon. (source: twnpnews.com)

Other headlines (source: twnpnews.com):
** Superstar Billy Graham was hospitalized Sunday night due to a bowel obstruction stemming from a prior operation, reports WrestlingObserver.com.

The doctors are attempting to remove the obstruction without further surgery.

** Despite the fact that HBK is scheduled to have surgery on his knee, the DX angle is still slated to continue forward. In fact, look for it to move forward as early as next RAW and possibly for a DX vs Spirit Squad match to be setup for Vengeance in the very near future.

** WWE will be filming a Piper's Pit segment tonight at RAW with the Undertaker. Undertaker is expected to discuss Great Khali and how he has been getting laid out by him lately.

No I'm not joking. I've been on and off on wrestling. When the story get old or lame I kinda stop watching.

Man...the screwjob is from 1997 though! It's the most infamous 'real life event to ever take place in wrestling history.

So what happen?

Go here.

I just read from WWE.com that Taker refused showing up to Piper's Pit, but they were going to have G. Khali on there.

Is it next Monday or yesterday? Also, I think Kane should leave the mask off but grow his hair back like when he was the fake Diesel.

Also, I think Brock Lesner should join UFC instead of K-1. I bet Brock could beat Tim Sylvia or Andrei Arlovski for the world title.

Some news:

** Randy Orton update: Randy Orton is expected to make his return from suspension at the June 13 Smackdown tapings in Trenton, NJ. During his time away, Orton has sought professional help in regards to his personal problems and handling adversity in the locker room.

** JBL's dimished physique is due in part to a serious back problem which makes him unable to train. He is expected to be out of action throughout the entire summer due to chronic knee and back problems.
(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

** There has been a lot of talk that Rhino will be jumping back to WWE for the new ECW project. Earlier this year, he did talk with WWE and told them he would be able to get out of his TNA contract. Talks died down soon after that though, but in the last few weeks, Rhino feels like TNA has screwed him over a few things, especially his short title reign. It's being reported that he talked with John Lauranitis within the last month. His departure from the company last year wasn't based on anything having to do with Rhino's talent, rather just the fact that Rhino went mental in the lobby of the hotel during WrestleMania and even threw a large potted plant. Many in TNA see Rhino's current program with Team Canada as Rhino's way of doing the job before leaving the company. On a related note, Rhino injured his ribs at Sacrifice, but has said he will be fine.

** In another John Lauranitis blunder, he pulled Great Khali off of all house shows instead of giving Khlai time to work with veterans and improve since there were still plans for the giant after Judgment Day. When Jim Ross was in charge of booking house shows, he was very keen to the mindset of putting great veterans with young guys so the rookies could be groomed as future stars. The Rock, Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, Edge, and even Christian all went through this. The guy best suited in the SmackDown! locker room, William Regal, has only worked one house show tour so far this year. Nothing is going to change anytime soon though since Vince McMahon is apparently completely pleased with Lauranitis' skill. Regarding Khali's squash of Rey Mysterio several weeks ago, every person in the company saw it as a stupid idea that killed not only Rey, but the PPV, the Hispanic Audience, San Diego, and the World Title itself. Vince could not be convinced otherwise about the angle and was insistent. When it was all said and done, he supposedly realized it wasn't the best idea and there was a lot of damage control to be done now.

** WWE management's excuse of Mark Henry's push is that the SmackDown! roster lacks top heels, though many do not believe this at all since SmackDown! has many mid-carder heels especially in Booker T who has main evented in the past and WWE basically built up an unknown heel in JBL in 2004 and gave him a title run.

So why is he still crying about it after all these years? It looks like he hasn't been the only one, I don't see anyone else crying as much about it. Maybe he should change his quote to the "excellence of whining", instead of the "excellence of execution"? He should just get over it, life does go on. Anyways thanks for the history lesson. I just have one thing to say about the Kane VS Kane, didn't we see something similar a while back? Like a Undertaker VS Undertaker match?

I pretty sure Bret Hart is long over it, and has been for many years. it’s Vince and the fans that keep bringing it up. Vince brings it up for cheap heat & ratings, while the fans bring it up because of long time devotion.

I think that what REHAB meant by Bret still "crying about it" is his reluctance to work for WWE again.

Yes, he come back and wrestle again. I wouldn't mind seeing him back in action. Maybe even wrestle Shawn??

That'd be great, if he wasn't injured in WCW.

What happen to him?

I admit I don't know all the details, but as I understand Goldberg fucked up a kick to head and it messed Bret up. Also,there was something about Bret having a stroke a few years back. So, he's done wrestling.

Yeah he did look pretty crappy at the hall of fame ceremony.

Yeah, a while. Like, fifteen years ago = P

How history repeats it self. I hope Kane wins.

anyone remember the undertaker midget from.. i think last year? that was funny.

Doubles Grappling
Tag team grappling!

Found this just a moment ago. Kinda cool. If your into freestyle wrestling and grappling, you'll dig this. They need to do more of it, I can totally see this developing a fan base.

Hope Triple H, pedigrees the Shit out of Vince Mc Mahon, next Monday.

nope.

it was just as much brets fault as it was goldbergs. if you watch the tape, breat didnt get his hand up quick enough (or high enough) to block the kick.

brets stroke happaned while he was riding a bike. now that would suck.

Has anyone read Superstar Billy Graham's book? Or, does anyone read wrestling books period? If not, or if so, you should read "Tangled Ropes". It's a reallyt good book.

I'm sorry to interupt this thread but the WWF has been old and boring for about 5yrs now imo. Even my old fav wresler changed (Kane).

When he took off his mask and started wrestlin thats when I really knew they fucked up, I played the game and all cause it was fun and played wit him, but I dont really like him anymore. Also, I never remembered him bein bald wtf? Oh well idc anymore

Thanks for sharing.


So, anybody catch SD? King Booker is God tier.