Ron Killings has been telling people that he will be accepting the offer given to him by WWE, which is an $80,000 downside guarantee. He hasn't signed and is seeing if AAA will match the deal.
*The last time we saw Ron ‘The Truth’ Killings in the WWE was as K-Kwik while tagging with The Road Dogg. Remember their rap song Gettin Rowdy! Wow, that was what eight years ago? Ron Killings for a bit main evented TNA shows and could be a very nice hand for WWE, especially at that bargain price if that number is true. What’s the worst that could happen?
The reason Ric Flair and HHH had the DQ finish on Raw is because Vince McMahon doesn't want Flair going over any money players at this point. Ric Flair's wife and children (Ashleigh, Reid and Tiffany) were at ringside for the match, but WWE made the call not to show them at all. Many feel the reason was because the match and finish were more of designed angle for HHH, despite it being part of the Flair retirement storyline.
*I can understand the logic but it annoys me. This Ric Flair storyline that Stone Cold came up with can be compelling television. But if it’s only going to involve DQ and interference endings...why bother. This storyline, to me, is supposed to solidify the legacy of Ric Flair by giving him weeks of quality matches and wins. To make up for losing to Kenny Dykstra three times in a row or getting murdered by Umaga and Rated RKO. Have Flair win some matches, look good, and retire with some dignity.
Mick Foley is expecting to make 2008 his last year and to fully retire. Foley knows due to back and knee injuries that his time is limited.
*I am on the fence about Foley wrestling today. It’s kind of annoying the pattern he has been on. On television for two weeks, off television. Comes back two months later same routine. I think he would be better off just staying on Raw full time for the year. My idea would be for him to go on ECW. ECW never really replaced the big name that Chris Benoit was supposed to provide, and I think he would fit well on there. Maybe a mentor storyline to C.M Punk and turn on him setting up an ECW main event for Wrestlemania?
Harris is leaving TNA. He turned down TNA's contract offer and hasn't been happy with the company for awhile now. He had a farewell dinner with several TNA workers on Tuesday after the Impact taping.
*Chris Harris leaving TNA would have been big news when America’s Most Wanted was at their peak (including their feud against one another), but Harris has died down over the last year or so. WWE probably has interest in Harris considering Vince’s obsession with big guys. Chris Harris being 6’4 and 235lbs of muscle should help his chances of employment. I’m not sure how Vince looks at TNA talent, from the sign and release of Monty Brown is doesn’t look too good. Hopefully Harris knows what he’s doing.
WWE Mobile is reporting what seems to be a storyline involving Playboy. According to the report, Ashley was at the Playboy Mansion on New Year's Eve and was asked by Hugh Hefner who the next WWE Diva to pose for Playboy should be. Before Ashley could answer, Santino Marella showed up and said that the only people who will see Maria naked are "former intercontinental champions who were plucked from the crowd in Italy and beated the Umaga."
*Anything that gets Santino more TV time is fine with me. He is gold on the mic.
WWE.com has a trailer up for the upcoming Steve Austin DVD. The DVD will have 20 full matches including WCW and ECW footage.
*I can’t wait for this DVD. Austin being one of my top 5 favorite wrestlers of all time (wait for the article) this should be sweet.
Randy Orton is getting some praise in the locker room these days. The basics are that he isn't taking any flack from HHH or Shawn Michaels. While the crew was in Iraq, Umaga was getting new tights made. Apparently he selected some colors that the seamstress said he couldn't use because, "They were HHH's colors." Umaga insisted and had the tights made. Michaels apparently threw a fit when he saw this and Randy Orton stood up for Umaga. Right now Orton has the feeling that he is untouchable, like Shawn Michaels used to have, which is why he feels he can stand up to HHH and Shawn, which has earned him the respect. There is still the feeling that HHH buries people when he has the chance, unless it is Cena. Many feel that HHH is responsible for Booker T leaving the promotion due to the booking of their Summerslam match. Booker was actually in talks with TNA before Summerslam, and what really set his leaving in motion was the suspension.
*A part of me hates Orton because he seems like an asshole behind the scenes. The other part of me loves that he is a thorn in the side of Shawn Michaels and Triple H. I look at it as karma since the klique put the boys through hell in the mid 90’s. Payback is a bitch, a RKO bitch! I don’t know about Orton being untouchable though. Cena yes, Orton…possibly.
Marijuana testing is considered "non-existent" at this point. They are testing once a year, with a fine of $1,000 for a failed test.
*Guess RVD will be back any day now.
2 comments:
Ron Killings returning to the WWE? An $80,000 downside guarantee?! We'll see how this unfolds. DQ's and countouts for Flair's retirement angle only lessens it's value and interest to the fans, let Flair go over his opponent while making them look good, it adds value and depth to the angle plus it will like you said solidfy his legacy any further. Mick Foley should stick around for 2008 and bolster the ECW roster, he's a big name that hardcore fans will recognize and won't mind seeing. Chris Harris would be a nice acquistion for WWE even though that former TNA talent such as Monty Brown aka Marcus Cor Von didn't last too long with the company. Maybe Vince and company will make this go round even better. In regards to Orton, he's a pretty good heel but he's not a "god of wrestling" but he does have balls, I'll admit that plus he's doing well with the World Title strap. Santino is funny and a guy you love to hate on the mic, give him more time. RVD's return is something I'd pay to see but on what show do they put him on? As far as the marijuana testing, I guess it's a step in the right direction to say the least.
Charles H.
You said it best Charles. "let Flair go over his opponent while making them look good"
Fair made a living doing that since the late 70's. Let Naitch work his magic! Wooooooooo
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