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Curtis
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| Superman wrote: | | I'm still not convinced by this ECW idea. I'd rather just have an annual ECW PPV and maybe an ECW VS WWE supercard once a year. I hope it works, but it won't ever be the same as the original ECW. |
Which reminds me...I'm not sure if anyone knew this yet or not, but apparently there is supposed to be some sort of supercard as you stated Superman just before the ECW One Night Stand PPV, read this...
| WWE.com wrote: | WWE vs. ECW on USA
April 27, 2006
The USA Network will get extreme on Wednesday night, June 7, when it brings to you WWE vs. ECW Head to Head. This two-hour special will feature Superstars from RAW, SmackDown and ECW and will originate from the Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. To charge tickets by phone, call (937) 228-2323. |
| Superman wrote: | | TNA stars have a lot of freedom right now. They work less dates than WWE (although that means less money) and they're free to take on independent bookings. I don't think they'd trade that all in for a full-time commitment to the ECW brand (which will still be OWNED and FINANCED by WWE). |
Also, I just recently saw this on WWE.com and am uncertain about it. I mean, like you said Superman, I would rather have just one ECW PPV a year with an occasional supercard...bringing back all these guys for a few years could be pointless...
| WWE.com wrote: | ECW signs several Superstars
As first reported by WWE�s new mobile alert system, ECW has signed the following:
Sabu
Jazz
Axl Rotten
Balls Mahoney
C.W. Anderson
Find out more about WWE's Mobile Alert System |
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| Thu May 04, 2006 10:17 pm |
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In other WWE news...
| Quote: | | Foley's a liar? Is Mick Foley telling the truth when he says he was a part of the greatest Hardcore Match ever? |
(Click this URL for more...http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/mickfoley/blog050406) <---I don't think he's a liar. After all, I saw the look on Edge's face after their Wrestlemania 22 match and I doubt if he will ever be the same. YAY for Foley! You've really outdone yourself this time  (lol)
| Quote: | | Golden opportunity London & Kendrick tell WWE.com about their road to possible WWE Tag Team Championship gold. |
(Click this URL for more...http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/kendricklondon) <---Five in a row? I definetly don't think so. I mean, London & Kendrick may have been on a role these past few weeks, but superstars change when gold is on the line and with Melina in their corner...I say MNM retains, maybe London & Kendrick can win it at Judgment Day or some other Pay-Per-View 
| Quote: | | Homecoming J.R. is back as RAW's play-by-play man, and he's also going to be honored in his hometown. |
(Click this URL for more...http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/jrday) <---Well, looks like you were right Superman...Good 'ol JR is coming back! Congrats to JR on returning to the booth and I still say that if something goes wrong and they fire him...again, Todd Grisham will join King & probably Coach in a three way announce booth like they did when Styles was there
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| Fri May 05, 2006 1:44 am |
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Its great that they brought C.W. Andersen & Balls Mahoney the fun to watch ECW Wrestlers of all time.
I think they should also try to get guys like Lance Storm & Chris Candido & Rhyno.
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Superman
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| Fri May 05, 2006 5:43 am |
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Thanks for sharing those items, Captan Skenadore. I think a WWE VS ECW supercard would be good, provided ECW was allowed a win or two.
The Foley/Edge hardcore match was the best hardcore match in WWF/WWE history, in my opinion. I've seen better hardcore matches in promotions like ECW and FMW, but Foley/Edge outdid themselves.
I think MNM will retain the belts tonight, but I wouldn't be surprised if London and Kendrick were Tag Team Champion's by the summer.
I'm glad J.R. is back. I will miss Joey Styles, but J.R. has been such an important part of WWF/WWE for years. He's called all the big matches over the last decade and I think it's good he's returned. Todd Grisham will make a good successor in the future, I think.
| Quote: | | I think they should also try to get guys like Lance Storm & Chris Candido & Rhyno. |
Lance Storm is a possibility, although I think he's probably busy with other things at the moment. I think if they gave him the right opponent, he'd be interested. If you're ever interested in what Lance Storm is up to, then visit http://www.stormwrestling.com/index1.html
Unfortunately, Chris Candido died last year. God rest his soul.
Rhino is a possibility, but again it depends on whether he'd rather devote the time to TNA.
Oh, and by the way, it looks like ECW One Night Stand will be an annual PPV event. Take a look at this.
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| Fri May 05, 2006 10:57 pm |
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| Superman wrote: | | Lance Storm is a possibility, although I think he's probably busy with other things at the moment. I think if they gave him the right opponent, he'd be interested. If you're ever interested in what Lance Storm is up to, then visit http://www.stormwrestling.com/index1.html |
No problem...and besides all of this ( ^ ) about Lance Storm, didn't he also state something about it being his last big wrestling match ever in his ECW One Night Stand match against "Lionheart" Chris Jericho last year? As for the annual event, that's awesome and I think that is what it should be plain and simple...an annual ppv and/or supercard, nothing more/nothing less. Hey, one other thing, do you guys ever think that, since they are apparently considering it and doing it for ECW, that one day they just might bring back the WCW as well? Cause before the current era of the WWE, I think WCW was a great show to watch (not that I watched a lot, but still) and definately gave the WWE a run for its money.
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| Fri May 05, 2006 11:20 pm |
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| borgslayer wrote: | | I think they should also try to get guys like Lance Storm & Chris Candido & Rhyno. |
Is this somewhat good? I just saw these signings on an ECW website (the link was on WWE.com I believe): The Sandman, Francine, Danny Doring, Tony Mamaluke
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| Quote: | | No problem...and besides all of this ( ^ ) about Lance Storm, didn't he also state something about it being his last big wrestling match ever in his ECW One Night Stand match against "Lionheart" Chris Jericho last year? |
Yes, I think he said that on his website. The thing is, though, few wrestlers ever retire for good.
| Quote: | | Hey, one other thing, do you guys ever think that, since they are apparently considering it and doing it for ECW, that one day they just might bring back the WCW as well? Cause before the current era of the WWE, I think WCW was a great show to watch (not that I watched a lot, but still) and definately gave the WWE a run for its money. |
It's highly unlikely. With WWE devoting it's time and energy to the Raw and Smackdown brands, and ECW, I don't think they'd want to do the same for WCW. Besides, since they bought WCW in 2001, they've showed little interest in the brand and screwed up the whole WCW Invasion storyline. I'd be very surprised if they ever resurrected WCW. A WCW One Night Stand would be a good idea, though, and could be a possibility in the future.
| Quote: | | Is this somewhat good? I just saw these signings on an ECW website (the link was on WWE.com I believe): The Sandman, Francine, Danny Doring, Tony Mamaluke |
This is good. Those were the key players, and I look forward to seeing who else signs. Oh, and here's that link:
http://www.ecw.com
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| Sat May 06, 2006 9:49 am |
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| Superman wrote: | | A WCW One Night Stand would be a good idea, though, and could be a possibility in the future. |
That is basically what I was thinking about too, a WCW One Night Stand or something as a future possibility  .
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| Sat May 06, 2006 6:29 pm |
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| Captain Skenandore wrote: | | Superman wrote: | | A WCW One Night Stand would be a good idea, though, and could be a possibility in the future. |
That is basically what I was thinking about too, a WCW One Night Stand or something as a future possibility . |
I hope it'll happen one day. WCW was entertaining at times, and there are certainly a lot of former WCW stars who would provide a great night of entertainment. We'll have to see.
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( ^ ) Most definately . I guess, all we do know is wait and see what time brings to us.
| Quote: | | The thing is, though, few wrestlers ever retire for good |
( ^ ) That is so true as well, look at Hulk Hogan / Steve Austin / The Rock / Mick Foley / etc. (I know they aren't really retired-retired, but you get my point) As a matter of fact, I truly believe in my heart and soul that one day Chris Jericho & Christian will even make a return to the WWE or something.
Also, any word yet on Test and Shannon Moore? I read awhile ago that they were both re-signed by the WWE and things were being worked out (which show to put them on, etc.) so was just curious. Oh...and it P's me off that Kurt Angle had to forfeit his KOTR semi-finals match against Book because of Henry, but on a happier note...I look forward to watch Book lose in the finals and Khali vs. Taker .
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Only three wrestlers I can think of who retired for good were Gorilla Monsoon (remember him?), Jesse Ventura and Ricky Steamboat. I think Monsoon had reached the end of his tenure and wanted to settle down into commentary, whilst Ventura and Steamboat had to retire due to health reasons. Apart from those, I can't think of any. I mean, Terry Funk has 'retired' many times over the years (his first was in 1983). 
| Quote: | | I truly believe in my heart and soul that one day Chris Jericho & Christian will even make a return to the WWE or something. |
I think Jericho will, maybe later this year. I know he's pursuing other options in life (his music career), but I think he'll return. Not sure about Christian. He's doing very well in TNA so we'll have to see.
| Quote: | | Also, any word yet on Test and Shannon Moore? I read awhile ago that they were both re-signed by the WWE and things were being worked out (which show to put them on, etc.) so was just curious. Oh...and it P's me off that Kurt Angle had to forfeit his KOTR semi-finals match against Book because of Henry, but on a happier note...I look forward to watch Book lose in the finals and Khali vs. Taker |
I believe Test has signed with WWE and will be back soon. Not sure about Shannon Moore.
I'm unhappy that Kurt Angle has had to forfeit his spot. I hate it when that happens in tournaments. We'll be seeing either Booker T VS Finlay or Booker T VS Bobby Lashley in the final, so that will be good. And I absolutely cannot wait to see The Great Khali VS The Undertaker. My money's on The Undertaker.
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| Wed May 10, 2006 1:56 am |
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As of right now WWE is starting to get boring as hell.
Like last monday the match between kane & the big show was lame. The big show was intentionally moving slow and smiling about it. The fans were booing them both.
What the WWE needs to do is to get away from the initial entertainment for awhile and stick to more wrestling. The WWE needs more wrestlers, bigger matches, and not the same wrestlers battling each other every week non-stop.
They should have guys the like the Undertaker facing a hardcore handicap match.
Infact WWE should have more hardcore matches and extreme high flying wrestlers to make it more fun to watch.
Right now I'm looking into the return of ECW.
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| Wed May 10, 2006 10:58 am |
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Raw was very average this week. Smackdown should be good, though.
| Quote: | | What the WWE needs to do is to get away from the initial entertainment for awhile and stick to more wrestling. The WWE needs more wrestlers, bigger matches, and not the same wrestlers battling each other every week non-stop. |
I agree. Obviously, it's hard to book a show that runs every week, year after year, but we're seeing the same matches recently. With all the talent WWE has, they should use it more. For example, why not have Victoria VS Mickie James for the Women's Championship next week? Why not use the mid-card guys like Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch? They haven't been on Raw in weeks. Why not have them mix it up with, say, Chris Masters and Matt Striker? It'd mean different matches for a change.
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| Wed May 10, 2006 10:47 pm |
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Or even better guys, why not go back to the days of the pre-draft WWE. Meaning, any superstar could compete on any show they like week in and week out. For example, Kane vs. Kurt Angle on RAW, then Big Show vs. Kurt Angle on SmackDown! I myself would actually like to see the pre-draft WWE return, there were more selections...superstars didn't face nearly the same opponents every year and it let matches be more flexible and what not.
Also Superman I was curious about something, when a superstar (John Cena for example) wins any WWE Championship belt, does the WWE make a replica for that superstar to keep at his/her house/mansion and keep the original ones for use on the shows?
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I want to see Lance Cade & Trevor Murdock & Snitsky vs John Cena and Triple H. Now thats a match.
Victoria & Shawn Michaels vs Trish Stratus & Rob Van Damm
A Hardcore match Chris Masters Vs Edge.
A Ladder Match Matt Striker vs Mick Foley.
Now thats what I want to see next week. 
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| Thu May 11, 2006 5:31 am |
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I'm undecided about returning to the pre-draft days. On the one hand, the brand split means that both shows are different, and that younger wrestlers get the opportunity to make an impact. On the other hand, it means we see the same matches over and over again. I tell you, I think a wrestler like Shawn Michaels would benefit from moving to SD, as there'd be plenty of new opponents for him. It's certainly a good idea of yours.
| Quote: | | Also Superman I was curious about something, when a superstar (John Cena for example) wins any WWE Championship belt, does the WWE make a replica for that superstar to keep at his/her house/mansion and keep the original ones for use on the shows? |
I believe in most cases, the champion carrys his/her belt from city to city. I know this because a lot of wrestlers have talked about how heavy it is sometimes to carry the belts. Years ago, there might have been replicas, but I don't think that happens now.
Borgslayer, interesting choices and at least they're fresh match-ups.
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| Mon May 29, 2006 11:39 am |
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| Superman wrote: | | I believe in most cases, the champion carrys his/her belt from city to city. I know this because a lot of wrestlers have talked about how heavy it is sometimes to carry the belts. Years ago, there might have been replicas, but I don't think that happens now. |
I see, and then perhaps they make replicas and give them to the former champion (unless s/he already has one) to keep in his/her trophy case or whatever? Because, a lot of superstars who have shown there homes on WWE programs have had championship belts in there somewhere as well.
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| Mon May 29, 2006 10:52 pm |
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Also, in response to our previous talks of ECW...
| Quote: | | The new ECW has to be about creative freedom, it has to be about giving the wrestlers free rein, it has to be about giving Paul Heyman, Joey Styles and others the creative freedom they'd need to make the new ECW a success. I wish them luck. |
...it looks as if that is exactly what the new ECW is going to have according to Paul E. on RAW this past Monday (May 29th). I must admit, Paul E. and other newly christened ECW superstars (a full roster can be found at http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/superstars/ which will automatically take you to the ECW Website (which is a part of the WWE website now since WWE acquired it's assets in 2003)) are going to keep me quite intrigued and I must also admit that I am going to watch the first ECW live television event which is listed for June 13th on the SciFi channel at 10 p.m. et or something like that. Here are some other interesting articles to read...
| Quote: | WWE� Launches ECW� As Third Brand
STAMFORD, Conn., May 25, 2006 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., today announced the official launch of ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling�) as a brand extension to its RAW� and SmackDown� franchises.
After acquiring the ECW assets in 2003, WWE spent the past few years re-introducing ECW to the global WWE audience and increasing the interest in its unique brand of sports entertainment. To date, WWE has successfully released three ECW DVD�s, all of which have become best sellers, and produced a very profitable ECW pay-per-view event in June 2005, with another ECW pay-per-view scheduled for this June 11, 2006. With consumer interest at an all-time high, WWE is introducing ECW as a complementary brand to RAW and SmackDown.
�After keeping the ECW concept alive and creating an enormous cult-like following for all things ECW from DVD�s to PPV�s to books, we feel that now the time is right to officially launch ECW as its own stand-alone franchise,� said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman. �RAW, SmackDown and ECW now represent a portfolio of WWE brands for fans of all ages and interests to enjoy.�
Similar to WWE�s RAW and SmackDown brands, WWE will produce, market and promote a full line of ECW products from television programs to pay-per-views to live events to licensed consumer goods.
In a related announcement, The SCI FI Channel today announced it would start airing one-hour episodes of a new ECW live television program, debuting June 13 at 10 p.m. ET. |
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| Quote: | WWE� BRINGS ECW� TO SCI FI CHANNEL
New York, N.Y., May 25, 2006 - SCI FI Channel today announced that World Wrestling Entertainment�, the producer of the No. 1 weekly basic cable TV series, �Monday Night RAW �on USA Network, will debut a summer series on Tuesday, June 13, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling�) will be an alternative brand of wrestling suited to fit the SCI FI Channel�s commitment to fuel the imagination.
"Research tells us that there's a healthy appetite for wrestling among SCI FI viewers," said Bonnie Hammer, President, USA and SCI FI Channel. "With ECW, we're able to deliver to those fans unique action with a twist that's perfect for SCI FI."
�ECW on SCI FI will push the boundaries of sports entertainment in new and unexpected ways,� said Vince McMahon, Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment. |
Other news can be found on the ECW website link that I posted above. And lastly, I must say (again) that ECW is shaping up quite well...allowing open season to both RAW & SmackDown! superstars & acquiring to draft picks (one RAW & one SmackDown!) that Paul E. gets from Vince McMahon...both of which he has already used on RVD from RAW & Kurt Angle of SmackDown!  . I have to admit (again) I am definately going to check out this new ECW as it is shaping up quite well (as I said seveal times now, sorry ) and is starting to coax my interest...
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| Wed May 31, 2006 6:50 pm |
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ECW needs
P.J. Polaco (Justin Credible)
Yoshiro Asai (Ultimo Dragon)
Konan
good ole Tajiri
if he's up to it Taka Michinoku
and of course the Luchador stars of CMLL.
This would bring more high flying action which wrestling needs right now.
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Obviously, it's been awhile since any of us WWE / TNA / ECW / Sports Entertainment fans ( ) have posted in here and a lot has happened since then. On TNA, I'm not exactly sure so maybe won of you guys could catch me up as I've been busy with work. On ECW, the premiere on SciFi was awesome and it just gets more awesome each week...I bet it won't be long before ECW becomes a two-hour show like RAW & SmackDown! Lastly, on the WWE a lot...and I mean a lot has happened. Lets see; John Cena has lost the championship thanks to Edge, Kane is having problems with an imposter, Umaga is still unstoppable and so is Khali on SD!, and most importantly...D-Generation X has reunited, just like I was talking about awhile back! So with that...here's a preview of WWE Vengeance, if you guys still wanna post other PPV's go ahead...cuz I don't watch most of the other brands (except ECW now if I don't work) and would like to know what happens in those as well.
WWE VENGEANCE Preview:
WWE Champion Rob Van Dam vs. Edge
D-Generation X vs. Spirit Squad (5-on-2 Handicap)
John Cena vs. Sabu (Extreme Lumberjack Match)
Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match (Nitro / Carlito / Shelton Benjamin)
Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton
Mick Foley vs. Ric Flair (2 out of 3 falls)
Kane vs. "Impostor Kane"
Eugene vs. Umaga
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Now that I'm here, I might as well post the results right away too...since I just got done watching that awesome PPV event.
WWE VENGEANCE Results:
Randy Orton def. Kurt Angle
Umaga def. Eugene w/Jim Duggan, Doink, & Kamala
Johnny Nitro w/Melina def. Carlito & Shelton Benjamin (Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match - NEW Intercontinental Champion)
Rob Van Dam def. Edge w/Lita (WWE Championship Match)
"Imposter Kane" def. Kane
John Cena w/RAW Lumberjacks def. Sabu w/ECW Lumberjacks (Extreme Lumberjack Match)
D-Generation X def. Spirit Squad (5-on-2 Handicap Match)
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