Making a Bourne Champion
On June - 23 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
First an unscheduled match on a Pay Per View that had four title matches, and in three of those matches titles changed hands, yet the buzz is that the match between Bourne and Jericho was the best match of the show.
The next night, Monday Night Raw continues the NXT invasion story, Brett Hart is out and injured, the Rookies have all been hired, another title match to take place but again Jericho and Bourne trump them all.
Escaping submissions, kicking out of should be pin falls, PUTTING THE KNEES UP JUST BEFORE HITTING AIR BOURNE!
Every minute of the match had me at ...
Shelton Benjamin, Charlie Haas: ‘World’s Greatest Tag Team’ Ring of Honor Bound?
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Shockwaves of disbelief and frustration ripped through the pages of the Bleacher Report's pro wrestling section when Shelton Benjamin was released from his WWE contract at the tail end of April this year.
He was future endeavored, despite being one of the most athletically-gifted men on the WWE roster, once again proving that in-ring ability does not necessarily equal guaranteed success in the world of "sports entertainment."
The WWE simply had nothing for Benjamin to do and decided to give him the axe to make room for new superstars. It is an unfortunate, but often necessary, part of the business.
Benjamin's release ...
WWE’s Stars of Tomorrow and Their Modern-Day Counterparts
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
WWE's youth movement is in full effect, if never more obvious by the recent dominance and destruction left behind by the NXT rookies. After all, six of the seven so-called Nexus members are under the age of 30...and the one that isn't, Darren Young, doesn't turn 31 until November.
While stardom for any of those seven superstars is still a long road ahead, some of WWE's brightest stars are on the cusp of the main event stage. While some future main eventers will blaze their own unique path through WWE history, four burgeoning superstars fit the mold of superstars who are ...
Steve Austin: The Dusty Rhodes Connection
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
“Stunning” Steve Austin was a talented tag team wrestler in WCW who was decent on the mic and pretty good in the ring.
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin was the toughest man in the WWE who could talk a streak and destroy everyone who entered the ring with him.
The difference, of course, was the gimmick.
In this business, gimmicks make or break a wrestler.
It doesn’t matter how good of a worker a guy is, or even how respected he is by his peers, if his gimmick does not go over with the crowd, then he’s not going anywhere.
For me, ...
WWE Money In The Bank: Who Will Grab the Briefcase?
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
For the third month in a row, the WWE will unveil a new pay-per-view concept. Money In The Bank, the ladder match that has become a staple of Wrestlemania since its inception in 2005, now gets its own show dedicated to the concept. MITB is less than four weeks away, but we have no information regarding any of the matches. Based on the rumors that have swirled around the IWC, I will do my best to predict who will take part in the MITB matches and who might win.
There have been six MITB matches in WWE history. The number of ...
Possible Spoiler For WWE’s NXT Nexus Angle
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Please note that this article simply details rumored current creative plans for the storyline. Take it with a grain of salt and be aware that plans often change in WWE.
It has been reported by LordsofPain.net that the man seen in the picture above, Triple H, could have a major role to play in the NXT Nexus angle of the WWE.
The website reports that HHH will return to WWE as the company's 'savior' from the NXT group, presumably with the company being on the verge of a kayfabe takeover.
This contradicts rumors which said that HHH would return in a feud with ...
An Update on Bret Hart’s Status With WWE
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
It has been reported by LordsofPain.net that Bret Hart is done with the WWE.
The website reports that the kidnap angle on last week's Raw was WWE's way of writing him off. However, many feel he will return to WWE near the end of the summer.
As for the reason behind his hiatus, there are a few theories.
One theory is that Hart's insurance provider, Lloyd's of London, put pressure on him to leave. They were concerned for his well being (and their own money) after his increasingly physical involvement with the Raw broadcast in the last few weeks.
Another possible reason, and ...
Raw’s New General Manager: Who Will It Be?
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Possible GM Number One: Bret Hart
Bret Hart, general manager...er, ex-general manager...er, maybe-general manager of Monday Night is getting married July 24. Congratulations, Bret.
Some feel that Bret will still be general manager when he returns. They believe he has been taken off television so he can plan his wedding and then go on his honeymoon, of course, with an eventual return.
Others actually believe that Bret has been fired. And fired legitimately at that. The feeling is with Owen Hart's widow suing WWE, the WWE did not want to be associated with a Hart.
If this is the case, it will be sad ...
NXT Nexus: Fueled By Cole?
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
One of the best aspects of being part of the WWE Universe is watching all of the IWC pundits grab their crystal balls and attempt to foresee just where wrestling’s most unbelievable stories are heading.
Everyone has heard the announcement that Bret Hart was relieved from his General Manager duties and has been replaced by an anonymous GM that communicates via email. Of course, this leads to widespread speculation as to who this mystery GM is.
The fans have conjured up a list of candidates that range from plausible, such as Triple H, to highly unlikely, like The Rock.
...
Pro Wrestling Half-Way Award Leaders: WWE Edition
On June - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
This is a list of the wrestling award leaders currently employed by world wrestling entertainment. There are still six months left in the year, and these standings could change in an instant. I will state that this is my opinion of how things are shaping up and in no way do I claim this to be fact.Begin Slideshow