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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 24, 2002 14:00:18 GMT -5
Terri/Topless Update, Shane McMahon Speaks On WWE Return, more
Partial Source: Various
-- I saw a re-write of my post yesterday about the New Divas Undressed website, by a different source. Said source stated that in fact it was Ivory, Torrie Wilson and Trish Stratus who had pictures with nudity uploaded to the subsection.
This however is false, and the original information I supplied about the pictures being of Ivory and Terri Runnels is correct. The aforementioned source clearly got his wires crossed.
-- It is rumored that the reason Mick Foley cancelled his appearance on WWE Byte This!, today (Friday), is down to the Necrophilia angle aired on RAW this week. However, since Foley has made no public statement on the issue, there is no way that can be 100% confirmed as of this writing.
-- And finally, Shane McMahon recently spoke to Wrestling-Online.com Newsletter reader Sean Mosson. Below is what he had to say during the short chat:
"After the pay-per-view [No Mercy, this past Sunday] was over Shane McMahon walked around talking with fans and stayed there for around twenty minutes. When asked about the ratings slump, Shane said that he's not surprised considering the great TV shows there are in competition but said business will pick up once he'll get back on TV. Our reader suggested giving Angle, Edge, Rey and Benoit a nice raise for their match and Shane said that if they wanted $1 million a month he would go pimp himself to make sure they got it, especially Angle who he said is "the greatest he's ever seen." Shane also talked about Survivor Series saying it will make Bischoff feel back down South, saying any true wrestling fan will remember
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 24, 2002 14:02:42 GMT -5
Mick Foley Disgusted With HHH; Cancels WWE Appearance
Yesterday it was reported that Mick Foley had been cancelled from appearing on WWE.com's audio program, "Byte This!" which he was scheduled to be on live from The World in Times Square, New York.
The only evidence to that claim was that Foley's picture had been removed from the graphic promoting the upcoming show on WWE's website. It looks as though there's more to the story than originally expected.
Several sources claim Mick Foley pulled out of the show because of Triple H's necrophilia angle on last Monday's RAW. Foley, who has been marketing his books to children, didn't want to be associated with something that disgusting.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 25, 2002 13:12:08 GMT -5
Big Show In Court, HHH/Stephanie Trouble, & More
Big Show will be appearing on the Judge Joe Brown show on November 18th.
WWE's recent poll, which questions whether or not fans enjoyed the HHH/necrophilia angle has created a great deal of controversy this week. The poll has seen votes go completely both ways, from 80% against the angle, to as high as 60% in favor. There is no evidence to suspect WWE is editing the poll themselves (although that is a possibility), but considering that the poll allows visitors to vote as many times as they want, those with lots of time on their hands can manipulate the voting in their favor. With that said, if WWE is looking to behave in a professional manner on this angle, they should not take the poll voting into consideration for future booking.
Stephanie's radio interview with Howard Stern from last week appeared on the television show last night. None of the comments were edited, so all her comments about her private areas and her sex life appeared on television.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 25, 2002 13:17:24 GMT -5
Huge News On Steve Austin's Trial & WWE Future
The following comes from "My San Antonio Online":
In his second court appearance since being charged with assaulting his wife, pro wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin said he had learned from his ordeal and vowed to keep out of trouble.
“It’s definitely been a learning experience,” the 37-year-old world-renowned wrestler told reporters today after a brief court appearance. “You won’t find me here again.”
Actually, the 6-foot-2, 260-pound wrestler is due back in court Nov. 25 for another pretrial hearing.
He faces misdemeanor assault charges involving allegations that he struck his wife, Debra Gale Williams, several times with his hands on June 15 in their Northwest Side home.
A police report indicates Williams suffered a welt on the right side of her face, just below the eye.
The couple has since reconciled.
Barring a plea agreement in the case, County Court-at-Law Judge Bill White today set a trial date for Dec. 3.
Austin, who is currently unemployed, told reporters he has lost six pounds in the months since he was charged, but he said he is doing well and spending a lot of time at home.
“I’m ready to get it all behind me,” he said.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 25, 2002 13:20:28 GMT -5
WWE Rebellion Tour: Torrie/Dawn Lingerie, Angle/Benoit, & More
The following results come from WWE.com:
HELSINKI, FINLAND - October 24, 2002 - WWE's Road to Rebellion Tour kicked off tonight at the Hartwell Arena in front of 10,880 fans who paid a total of $444,116 to see their favorite Superstars from the SmackDown! Brand.
Here are the results to all the action that took place.
Billy Kidman defeated John Cena with a Shooting Star Press.
Funaki and Shannon Moore defeated Albert and Crash when Funaki pinned Crash with a Small Package. After the match, Albert assaulted his tag team partner until Funaki and Shannon Moore saved Crash. All three Superstars then proceeded to gang up on Albert.
D-Von, accompanied to the ring by Ron Simmons, defeated Bill DeMott after Bill ran into an exposed turn-buckle.
In a Cruiserweight Championship match, Jamie Noble retained the title when he defeated Tajiri by rolling him up and grabbing his tights.
In a match for the WWE Championship, Brock Lesnar pinned RAW Superstar Booker T, who was substituting for the Undertaker.
Eddie and Chavo Guerrero defeated Chuck Palumbo and the Big Valbowski when Eddie forced Valbowski to submit to the Laso from El Paso.
In a I disagree match, Rikishi defeated Matt Hardy with the Rikishi Driver. Based on the stipulation of the match, Matt was forced to endure the Stinkface afterwards. Rikishi then brought the crowd to its feet by dancing.
In a Bra and Panties match, Torrie Wilson defeated Dawn Marie.
Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit retained the WWE Tag Team Championship by defeating Edge and Rey Mysterio when Benoit pinned Rey. After the match, all the fans' favorite Superstars went into the ring and danced for a full fifteen minutes to the delight of the crowd.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 3:42:49 GMT -5
Vince McMahon Sends Memo To Entire WWE Roster
Vince McMahon sent out a memo to the roster a few days ago saying he was going to continue with the necrophilia storyline this coming Monday on RAW.
In the memo, it mentioned that the necrophilia segment was the highest quarter hour on the show. It also mentions how mad he was about the criticism as of late directed towards the segment last Monday.
Basically, that means it's going to be shoved down our throats the next few weeks.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 3:49:24 GMT -5
Lennox Lewis Completely Denies Fight With Brock Lesnar
The following appeared In the October 28th issue of Sports Illustrated on page 36:
While in Toronto, Lewis addressed rumors that he had signed on to face pro wrestling champ Brock Lesnar in a WWE pay-per-view event.
At a press conference Lewis denied that he'll be taking on Lesnar, but said he had talked to WWE owner Vince McMahon "about a relationship, whether it be guest refereeing or something of that nature."
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 3:51:20 GMT -5
RAW News/Notes: Scott Steiner, Big Show Trade, more
It does not seem likely at this point that Scott Steiner will be debuting with WWE on this coming Monday's RAW. While legally he could, because all the paperwork is official, it's unlikely due to prior independant obligations. Steiner still has the SSCW show to work, as well as a tour overseas with Andrew McManus's World Wrestling All-Stars. Some argue that Steiner has no contractual obligation to work the WWA tour, which could be legitimate. However, there has been no confirmation to the subject.
It was addressed on WWE.com's Byte This! webcast live from The World in Times Square, New York, that someone from SmackDown! will be "debuting" on Monday's RAW. The trade with Big Show will not be ignored like a lot of the other rules for the brand extension have as of late, and someone will be showing up on RAW from the SmackDown! roster as part of the "trade."
Here is the unofficial RAW preview from the official website of TSN:
WWE RAW: Mon Oct 28 @ 9:00 PM et - What did The Big Red Machine do to Triple H? Who will be traded from Smackdown! for the Big Show? WILL BIG POPPA PUMP DEBUT?
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 3:53:30 GMT -5
Booker T/Rebellion, Undertaker, Nidia/WWE, & More
- Thanks to Lee McEneaney for sending the following:
Here in the UK Nidia was a guest on the Sky Digital channel Sky Sports News at 3:45pm promoting Rebellion. The interview lasted for about 10 minutes and was pretty general. She talked about Tough Enough getting her into WWE, how other wrestlers have accepted her, her huge amount of pets and competing in the ring. The interview finished with the presenter plugging Rebellion - Saturday, 7pm, Sky Box Office.
- WWE.com has an interview online with Booker T, talking about how Booker took Undertaker's place on the European tour. Booker was a last minute replacement and WWE chartered a jet to get him to Helsinki, Finland for last night's show. To read the article, head over to WWE.com.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 3:55:48 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar To Turn Face, McMahon/Necrophilia Angle
- It looks like there is a face turn in the future for "The Next Big Thing" Brock Lesnar. Last night on SmackDown! was the first small signs of it, with the mutual respect segment with Taker, his quick acceptance of the Big Show's challenge despite Heyman not wanting to grant Show a title shot. There are still a few people backstage that feel Lesnar isn't quite ready to make the transition yet from a heel to a face but apparently Vince McMahon thinks it's time so who's going to argue with the boss.
- Despite all of the criticism and negative responses that the necrophilia angle has gotten from fans and workers backstage alike, Vince McMahon sent a memo out the other night stating that he wants the necrophilia angle to continue come this Monday night on Raw, as was posted earlier. His argument against the negative feedback was to cite the quarter hour rating for the segment and apparently has gotten very defensive about the criticism. So it looks like anyone who is bias to the angle will just have to deal with it.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 3:59:10 GMT -5
No Mercy Problems, Triple H/Steph, Lennox, & More
- The following news bits were sent in by fans, You can do the same by clicking above.
- I do not know if this is news worthy, but last night the WWE fans of South Florida, mainly Broward, Miami, Dade, and Palm Beach county whom ordered No Mercy never got to see it. At Broadband cable had some kind of problem and all the viewers in these counties got a black and blank screen for No Mercy. It took 3 and a half hours from 7:30pm too 11:00pm to get threw to the cable company, to get them to credit the accounts of viewers who ordered No Mercy , and got nothing but a black screen and held on to the phone for hours, to get there money off the bill. So, HALF of Florida who has ATT Broadband cable, did not get the PPV.
- Just some thought. It seems as thought it is really paying off for Triple H to date Stephanie McMahon. Last night Kane should of won the belt, it is time that someone else won the belt, but it seems as though Triple H has it for the long haul. Triple H was given the belt months back, and it seems as though it will NOT be on anyone's else's waist . Triple H does a lot for the belt, but Kane is deserving, It just seems as long as Triple h is dating Stephanie, Triple H will hold the gold.. Not only is Stephanie a McMahon but also a writer for the WWE. I think it is paying off for triple H to date the bosses daughter.
- Well i don't know if you have heard this but i was watching the SCORE and they were talking to Lennox Lewis and he said he was interested in wrestling and the WWE and that they have talked. he said if he appears that we shouldn't be surprised. He said he would like to be involved in some type of role like guest ref or something like that. Well just thought I'd let you know.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 15:43:10 GMT -5
Triple H/Katie Vick RAW Scene, Nidia Note, Hennig Impressing, & More
Curt Hennig is being praised for his positive attitude backstage in NWA:TNA. According to sources, Hennig entered the promotion with his "working s h*es" on and has been helpful to the younger wrestlers so far. Therefore, NWA:TNA officials are happy with the work he has done thusfar.
WWE diva, Nidia, appeared on "The Saturday Show" in the United Kingdom earlier today to promote tonight's UK only pay-per-view, WWE Rebellion. Nothing too much here worth mentioning, her appearance included a short interview followed by two comical games.
The infamous necrophilia segment with Triple H was edited last night when Raw aired in the United Kingdom. Viewers saw Triple H talking to the corpse and then, as he fondled her breasts, they put pixilated graphics over his hands to obscure this tasteless act. The picture then suddenly swirled to a "dream type" sequence showing candles and flowers set to some soppy music before cutting back to a shirtless Triple H.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 26, 2002 15:46:51 GMT -5
More WWE Wrestlers Comment On Scott Steiner
The following are excerts from an article on WWE.com:
Chuck Palumbo
Outside the business, he’s one of my real good friends. I met him when I first started in WCW. He’s helped me all along in my career. I keep in touch with him on a regular basis since we departed from WCW. I’m also friends with his brother Robby Steiner. I’m also excited because I think he’s the best heel in the business by far. He’s a true heel, and I think he’s the kind of guy we can use right now, especially where our business is. I think he’s the kind of guy who can help bring it back. People believe in him. I can’t stress enough that he’s a true heel. People believe it.
Rikishi
He’s a hell of a talent. It’s always good when a veteran who has been around the business a while is be able to come in. We’ve known each other for a long time. From a friendship view, I’m just happy to see him come back. We can hang out in the locker room, and somewhat see each other every day. Business-wise, I think Scott Steiner will be a plus here. Anytime you have a new talent that comes in that’s a veteran like that, it does nothing but help us out in whatever field that we need him in. In my personal opinion, I think he’d be a great heel. I could see Brock Lesnar against Scotty Steiner in the future. Something new.
Bill DeMott
A lot of things were said about Scott Steiner. But I don’t go “Internet.” I go by who I deal with. Scott Steiner and I had great chemistry when we worked together. We got along. I know there’s a lot of things said about the guy. I think he’s a professional. I had some of the best matches I had in WCW with Scott Steiner. So I look forward to it. I’m looking forward to seeing Scott. Scott and I got along really good. So I’m happy for him.
Chavo Guerrero
He’s a great addition to our roster. Scott’s a good performer – a great performer – a great athlete and a tremendous heel. I think he’ll help out the company a lot.
Rey Mysterio
I worked with him in Australia one time, one on one, and it was great. He’s just a hell of a worker. He’s going to help out the company too, whether he goes to RAW or SmackDown!
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 27, 2002 12:49:11 GMT -5
Latest On Jeff Hardy Problems, Konnan/WWE, & More
The following news is derived and re-written from the Torch Newsletter.
Some wrestlers feel Jeff Hardy looks physically better now than he did a few months ago. Despite showing up late for weekend house shows week after week and really growing apart from WWE officials, some feel his passion for the business is slowly coming back each week as he seems more energetic backstage than he has in a long time.
Konnan was backstage at the SmackDown! tapings in San Diego several weeks ago. He was spotted talking with Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, and obviously his buddy Rey Mysterio. He was only there to meet up with some friends since he was in the area, and wasn't there looking for work.
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Post by Stephanie McMahon's sidekick! on Oct 27, 2002 12:56:50 GMT -5
WWE Technical Problems
-- Thanks to reader for the following WWE Rebellion technical difficulties notes:
"There was some faults in the TitanTron during the Benoit/Angle promo backstage and also during the best part of the D-Von/Simmons vs. Chuck/Valbowski match.
The TitanTron blacked out and the crowd couldn’t see what was happening, so they started chanting 'fix the screen'. Most of the crowd didn’t even notice that the match was still on!"
As I mentioned in my personal Rebellion report, the sound was also cut during the Nidia/Noble backstage promo, rendering it all but useless.
-- Also, on the topic of Rebellion, Michael Cole announced that the Head Band Crash Holly was wearing had a British flag on it. In fact, it was a flag of the Rising Sun.
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