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Post by Head Booker on Apr 11, 2011 17:35:30 GMT -6
in Billy Graham's defense he blames his hepatitis infection on The Butcher...it is a strong belief that Abdullah was the root of a string of hep infections throughout the biz back in the day...
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Post by Head Booker on Apr 11, 2011 18:15:34 GMT -6
to further piggyback off Rico's post:
WWE Hall of Famer "Superstar" Billy Graham is continuing to wage a verbal war against WWE's Hall of Fame by demanding he be removed from their list of inductees.
In this instance, Graham cited WWE inducting Abdullah the Butcher into the 2011 Hall of Fame class.
"It is a shameless organization to induct a bloodthirsty animal such as Abdullah The Butcher into their worthless and embarrassing Hall of Fame and I want the name of Superstar Billy Graham to be no part of it. WWE and their Hall of Fame is disgustingly embarrassing, I want out," Graham told Tim Baines of the Sun newspapers in Canada.
Graham, who said in late 2010 that he was nearing the end of his life, also had disparaging remarks for Chris Jericho after Jericho criticized Graham in his latest autobiography.
"Jericho, you have made a huge mistake. You call me an egotistical idiot. If you walked by right now, I would beat the living hell out of you, then spit on your grave for trying to destroy my reputation in your phony little book," Graham said.
Jericho said in a statement in response: "God bless him and best of luck in all he does in the future."
Credit: PWTorch
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Jericho said in a statement in response: "God bless him and best of luck in all he does in the future."
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Post by Icon Lord Sean "Magic" Fiery on Apr 11, 2011 22:38:47 GMT -6
Jericho > Graham.
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Post by Rico on Apr 13, 2011 1:04:21 GMT -6
The feeling at RAW last night was that John Morrison would have got R-Truth's spot in the WWE Title Triple Threat at Extreme Rules if it weren't for the backstage heat on him right now stemming from his public feud with Trish Stratus
source rajah.com
Former WWE creative team member John Piermarini stated in a blog post earlier this year that Vince McMahon believes John Morrison "can't kick anyone's ass in a real fight" and therefore won't achieve the success many have pegged him for. That's not the only criticism being levied towards "The Prince of Parkour" as the Pro Wrestling Torch reports that many people within WWE feel he comes off as if he's performing in his matches, as opposed to fighting. This holds him back, as does his relationship with Melina and the belief that his promo ability is subpar.
Character aside, it's been said that McMahon doesn't respect Morrison as a man. Years ago, he allowed Melina to engage in a sexual relationship with former WWE star Batista while the two were dating. Morrison opted to be professional instead of confrontational and therefore lost brownie points with the WWE CEO.
Trish Stratus appeared on Sirius XM Radio's Busted Open on Friday and politely buried Morrison by indicating that he wasn't too smart in his decision making for their match at WrestleMania. She confirmed online reports that he wasn't interested in listening to her suggestions for their bout, and that when she went to hug him during the post-match celebration, he cold-shouldered her. The feeling is that his unprofessional behavior will set himself back politically since Stratus is highly regarded amongst company personnel.
source rajah.com
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Post by The Damned MC on Apr 13, 2011 4:52:23 GMT -6
If that's true ouch. Seriously. Since when did real life fighting prowess matter when pushing a PERFORMER? If that were the case (yes, I'm going there), Miz wouldn't be champ. Before you get on at me again for not liking him guys, it also means Regal would have been a multi-time top strap holder, so where the fuck's this coming from? And who could Vince beat in a real fight, except Hogan? Seriously illogical bollocks and likely a mere excuse not to push him. Again, IF that's the case.
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Post by Sir Chris Cairns on Apr 13, 2011 6:50:08 GMT -6
You don't need to search too far for reasons not to push Morrison. He has the charisma of a salted peanut and his finisher looks like it hurts as much as being licked by a puppy.
Might be my overactive imagination, but I watched some of RAW and it looked like Edge sort of shunned Morrison a bit when he was hugging everyone backstage lol.
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Post by Icon Lord Leon Corbin on Apr 13, 2011 7:35:59 GMT -6
Do you think to some degree the stigma of being a Tough Enough winner sticks, especially when acting up around bigger names in the business?
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Post by Sir Chris Cairns on Apr 13, 2011 9:53:11 GMT -6
I'd agree with that.
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Post by Icon Lord Sean "Magic" Fiery on Apr 13, 2011 17:39:50 GMT -6
Ehhh... That was so long ago, though. And aside from Josh Mathews, isn't Morrison the only Tough Enough alumni to survive? And he's performed as a main eventer, so I wouldn't say he comes off as so much a failure, but it's very clear that he won't ever be World Champion. He's basically a highlight reel for WWE.
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Post by Head Booker on Apr 13, 2011 17:46:21 GMT -6
I think there is still time for JoMo...honestly anythin' could happen...and it is proven that the WWE machine can make a viable World Champion out of nearly anyone...
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Post by Icon Lord Sean "Magic" Fiery on Apr 13, 2011 20:13:59 GMT -6
True. He just needs to drop the hoe. Not worth the politics.
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Post by 'One Taste' Poison on Apr 14, 2011 6:42:17 GMT -6
I do like Morrison. I mean, when he was in that elimination chamber (i can't remember the event) he truely did steal the show. The whole Melina thing is unfortunate really, Rather being professional opposed to creating drama backstage... I don't know, i guess this can be equaled to the whole edge and lita thing? Matt came out on live tv and exposed the affair and got fired for it. *shrugs*
Also, as for the tough enough competitors to actually make it in wwe:
Christopher Nowinski (He didn't win but joined wwe after tough enough. Retired however after a severe concussion.)
Josh Matthews (Smackdown commentator.)
Maven (WTH happened to him?)
Nadia. (No longer active.)
Jackie Gayda (No longer active)
Linda Miles (I cant even remember seeing her wrestle, but she was one of the winners of season two, along with jackie... who were both.. hideous.)
Matt (Apparently wrestled for wwe and tna)
Melina (Audtioned but didn't make it to the final 25)
John Morrison (Obviously.. still wrestling)
Daniel Pruder (Was shown at the auditions of tough enough but didn't make it through to the show.)
Shawn Daivari (Was also shown at the auditions but didn't make it through to the show. Both him and Daniel have worked on wwe, but i dont think they're around now.)
The Boogeyman (Tried out for tough enough but lied about his age and was disqualified.)
Mitch (from the spirit squad)
The Miz
Ryan Reeves (Skip Sheffield?)
And whilst we're on the subject... The Diva search:
Christy Hemme
Michelle McCool (Only one STILL employed from the 2004 diva search)
Amy Webber
Camilla DeCesare
Candice Michelle
Maria Kanellis
Joy Giovanni
Ashley Massaro (winner of 2005 diva search)
Kristal Marshall
Trenesha Biggers
Elisabeth Rouffaer
Maryse Ouellet
The Garcia Twins (Now, the bella twins)
Rebecca DiPietro
Milena Roucka (Rosa Mendes)
Brooke Adams
Layla El (Winner of the 2006 diva search and still active)
Eva Torres
Taryn Terrell (Tiffany)
Lena Yada
Alot more then i initially expected. Seems it doesn't matter if you win.  It's the taking part that counts? |
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Post by Rico on Apr 14, 2011 7:05:21 GMT -6
Former WWE talent Sean Morley (a/k/a Val Venis) is furious over their alleged treatment of Stratus, who he considers a friend. He posted a video online blasting the real-life couple, while also defending Stratus. His remarks are as follows:
"I've always been really nice to Johnny and Melina. I've always been really nice to them. I don't respect Johnny at all. And, you know, there are several reasons for that. And now, after snubbing Trish for supposedly taking Melina's spot at WrestleMania. You know what? Screw it. The reality of the situation is Melina, it's not your spot! It's Vince McMahon's spot and he's going to put in that spot whoever will be doing the best for the company and it's ain't you, ah-ah! It's Trish! You think you're on the same level as Trish, Melina? Come on! All that respect I might have had for you, which honestly was just a little bit, is completely thrown out the freakin' window now!
"The reality is, your boyfriend Morrison is nothing but a chump ass bitch who has zero nuts! Zero nuts! What is it? First it's Mike Knox, then it's Batista? And the whole time Morrison goes on like, "It's not really happening. It's just, she doesn't really cheat on me." You're a freakin' ho Melina! You know what, I'm not even going to say freakin' anymore, you're a fucking slut, period! And Morrison you wanna go out there, and Melina, and snub, my t-dot girl Trish? Come on!
"Melina, you're not the same level as Trish. If you want that spot so much, why instead of taking it out on Trish and saying, "uhhh she took my spot," why don't you think, "Hmmm... Vince chose Trish for that spot. How can I better improve my charisma, my in-ring ability, my marketability. So that the next time Vince decides to choose someone for a certain spot, you'll choose me." It's called competition. It's called free market competition Melina. But no, you can't handle that. You think you're owed that spot, you ain't owed nothing!
"And then Morrison, you're going to walk around like Batista didn't tag your girl? You're going to walk around like Mike Knox didn't tag your girl? By the way, how does Mike Knox taste? How does Batista taste? How does, God knows how many other guys she's banged right under your nose. In fact, it wasn't even under your nose! You just pretend it was under your nose! You know the whole time it was f*****g going on! God dang! So all and all, while you walk around snubbing Trish, a future Hall of Famer, you try and turn a ho into a house wife! Melina's nothing more than a glorified ring rat. I have zero respect for you Morrison.
"And you know what? We're going to run into each other at some point in time. I'll walk right up to you with my chin stuck out and you either chin me, or beat it! But the reality is, you ain't got the balls to chin me! Cause the reality is, Trish has proven time and time again, to the entire world for that matter, that she has way bigger balls than you'll ever have.
"Keep trying to turn that ho into a house wife! F**k you Melina! F**k you Morrison! Trying to knock my t-dot girl Trish, who actually earned a spot! God dang!"
source rajah.com
I'm feeling that alot of guys in the back don't respect Morrison for allowing his Girlfriend to engage in some of the activities that she has. I mean, look at it like this, what would you say about your friend, brother, cousin, uncle etc if their spouse or partner was engaging in sexual activities while dating them? She and He would be considered all sorts of names in the book lol, and that seems to be the consensus about those 2. Not saying the name calling is right, but neither is Morrison allowing his Girlfriend to act in that manner either.
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Post by Head Booker on Apr 14, 2011 7:11:02 GMT -6
keyword here to me is "girlfriend"...not "wife" but "girlfriend"...I would also like to see this alleged video posted by Venis...the transcript by itself totally destroys the image I had of him...
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Post by Rico on Apr 14, 2011 8:18:56 GMT -6
yea true, but still why not just break up with her, why not relieve yourself of the headache?
here ya go
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It's the taking part that counts?