Mid-Month round-up, September 18th
A couple of things worth mentioning, plus a quick round-up of Unforgiven
More News On Kurt Angle Release:
- After losing his title at WrestleMania, Kurt Angle adamantly began pushing WWE management to get the title back. While that did not initially play out, he continued pushing hard to make sure he remained a top star.
- He pushed Brian Gewirtz to be added to the Vengeance PPV, and, at one point, was actually scheduled to defeat Randy Orton. But, when news of his drug test failure came out (due to having an expired prescription for a drug he took), WWE quickly jobbed him out and suspended him for thirty days.
- Vince McMahon gave Kurt Angle a stern warning after learning of his drug policy violation; following that, sources say things began getting messy. Kurt Angle would constantly call, email and text message WWE officials and wrestlers. Some say half the messages were senseless, while half were perfectly coherent.
- He was brought back immediately at the end of his suspension only because ECW needed a big star to return. The ECW lockerroom quickly turned on him due to his “impossible” behavior, which included telling an agent that when he accidentally dropped RVD on his head during a match, it was actually RVD’s fault. He would have another confrontation with RVD based on something he said in the ring during one of their matches.
- Angle also petitioned very hard to be added to the Summerslam card. His campaigning worked, as the original plan was to make the ECW Championship bout a four-way. But, following his groin injury at the 8/13 house show, Vince McMahon pulled him from the Summerslam card.
- On August 21, Angle called Johnny Ace and said he was being wheeled through the airport. He said his massage therapist claimed he had a torn abdominal muscle. Vince reportedly made a decision at this time to both set up an MRI and, if necessary, fire Angle.
- Kurt Angle was released from his contract (and given some money) on 8/25. Terms of his release remain unclear.
- Some of the major non-WWE wrestling names (All Japan, NOAH and TNA) expressed immediate interest in Angle upon learning of his release. While he could very well wrestle for another promotion (which would upset WWE, both as a company and as an entity looking out for Angle’s health), a bigger fear on WWE’s part is that he’ll take a job with an MMA promotion and put his health in further danger.
DX vs NWO?
Scott Hall has resumed training and, according to the Wrestling Observer, plans to pursue a pro wrestling comeback.
He and Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman have been talking about pitching the idea of a DX vs. nWo feud to WWE. It was recently reported that there has been informal talk of the angle in some WWE circles, but it is not yet under official consideration.
Although the DX vs. nWo rumors first started when a fan circulated a photoshopped Survivor Series poster around the Internet, there are reports suggesting that there is legitimate talk of running the angle.
WWE sources deny that there are any plans to bring Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in for such a feud, but they are acknowledging that the idea has been informally proposed in some circles.
At this point, the angle remains a longshot, but the Internet discussion of the feud (and the availability of Nash and Hall) could make it a reality.
If WWE rejects the nWo idea, Hall intends to seek a job with TNA. Seemingly tipping the scale in TNA’s favor, outside of WWE’s thoughts of the nWo storyline, is the fact that Hall doesn’t want to travel full-time.
In all honesty, while I could see this stinking up the joint, I would like to see this happen as I always enjoy a good faction feud! In addition, there is no reason it could not work if booked properly.
Unforgiven
Well, this was far better than I expected it to be.
In a quick review of the event:
Johnny Nitro beat Jeff Hardy in a decent opener, with a few close pin-falls making for as exciting viewing as these two could hope for
Kane and Umaga battled to a double-count out in this surprisingly ok big-man match. The end stank, and deservedly got booed, but the match was better than I thought it would be, that's for sure (that is not saying much, though!)
Spirit Squad beat the Highlanders in an average tag bout. This five on two deal is getting old, very quickly. It is not like the match was rubbish, but it just summed up the tag division at the moment.
DX then defeated Big Show and the McMahons in a handicap hell in cell match. I actually enjoyed this, and Vince having his head shoved in Big Shows backside was pretty funny. Shane genuinely looked worried about his own condition at the end of the match, but it may just be that he sold it very well and fair play if that is the case. I hope it is, anyway
Trish then got the fairytale ending to her career that I hoped she would, beating Lita in a decent womens match for the womens title, and going out on top to a great ovation from the crowd. It was as close to a Hulk Hogan style moment as she could ever hope for!
Randy Orton then pinned Carlito after a superb RKO as Carlito flew from the top-rope. This match was good, but there should have been more from these two. For one, comparatively speaking, they did not have loads of time compared to some. Still I doubt it would have done either mans reputation any harm, and theay are definitely two for the future.
Finally in the main event, John Cena regained the WWE title from Edge in a TLC match. I hope this finishes their feud, and if it does it is a good way to go out. The end was nuts, as both men took big bumps from the ladder through a table, but then at the end, Cena gave Edge an FU from the top of a ladder through two tables. It was pretty damn insane!
More News On Kurt Angle Release:
- After losing his title at WrestleMania, Kurt Angle adamantly began pushing WWE management to get the title back. While that did not initially play out, he continued pushing hard to make sure he remained a top star.
- He pushed Brian Gewirtz to be added to the Vengeance PPV, and, at one point, was actually scheduled to defeat Randy Orton. But, when news of his drug test failure came out (due to having an expired prescription for a drug he took), WWE quickly jobbed him out and suspended him for thirty days.
- Vince McMahon gave Kurt Angle a stern warning after learning of his drug policy violation; following that, sources say things began getting messy. Kurt Angle would constantly call, email and text message WWE officials and wrestlers. Some say half the messages were senseless, while half were perfectly coherent.
- He was brought back immediately at the end of his suspension only because ECW needed a big star to return. The ECW lockerroom quickly turned on him due to his “impossible” behavior, which included telling an agent that when he accidentally dropped RVD on his head during a match, it was actually RVD’s fault. He would have another confrontation with RVD based on something he said in the ring during one of their matches.
- Angle also petitioned very hard to be added to the Summerslam card. His campaigning worked, as the original plan was to make the ECW Championship bout a four-way. But, following his groin injury at the 8/13 house show, Vince McMahon pulled him from the Summerslam card.
- On August 21, Angle called Johnny Ace and said he was being wheeled through the airport. He said his massage therapist claimed he had a torn abdominal muscle. Vince reportedly made a decision at this time to both set up an MRI and, if necessary, fire Angle.
- Kurt Angle was released from his contract (and given some money) on 8/25. Terms of his release remain unclear.
- Some of the major non-WWE wrestling names (All Japan, NOAH and TNA) expressed immediate interest in Angle upon learning of his release. While he could very well wrestle for another promotion (which would upset WWE, both as a company and as an entity looking out for Angle’s health), a bigger fear on WWE’s part is that he’ll take a job with an MMA promotion and put his health in further danger.
DX vs NWO?
Scott Hall has resumed training and, according to the Wrestling Observer, plans to pursue a pro wrestling comeback.
He and Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman have been talking about pitching the idea of a DX vs. nWo feud to WWE. It was recently reported that there has been informal talk of the angle in some WWE circles, but it is not yet under official consideration.
Although the DX vs. nWo rumors first started when a fan circulated a photoshopped Survivor Series poster around the Internet, there are reports suggesting that there is legitimate talk of running the angle.
WWE sources deny that there are any plans to bring Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in for such a feud, but they are acknowledging that the idea has been informally proposed in some circles.
At this point, the angle remains a longshot, but the Internet discussion of the feud (and the availability of Nash and Hall) could make it a reality.
If WWE rejects the nWo idea, Hall intends to seek a job with TNA. Seemingly tipping the scale in TNA’s favor, outside of WWE’s thoughts of the nWo storyline, is the fact that Hall doesn’t want to travel full-time.
In all honesty, while I could see this stinking up the joint, I would like to see this happen as I always enjoy a good faction feud! In addition, there is no reason it could not work if booked properly.
Unforgiven
Well, this was far better than I expected it to be.
In a quick review of the event:
Johnny Nitro beat Jeff Hardy in a decent opener, with a few close pin-falls making for as exciting viewing as these two could hope for
Kane and Umaga battled to a double-count out in this surprisingly ok big-man match. The end stank, and deservedly got booed, but the match was better than I thought it would be, that's for sure (that is not saying much, though!)
Spirit Squad beat the Highlanders in an average tag bout. This five on two deal is getting old, very quickly. It is not like the match was rubbish, but it just summed up the tag division at the moment.
DX then defeated Big Show and the McMahons in a handicap hell in cell match. I actually enjoyed this, and Vince having his head shoved in Big Shows backside was pretty funny. Shane genuinely looked worried about his own condition at the end of the match, but it may just be that he sold it very well and fair play if that is the case. I hope it is, anyway
Trish then got the fairytale ending to her career that I hoped she would, beating Lita in a decent womens match for the womens title, and going out on top to a great ovation from the crowd. It was as close to a Hulk Hogan style moment as she could ever hope for!
Randy Orton then pinned Carlito after a superb RKO as Carlito flew from the top-rope. This match was good, but there should have been more from these two. For one, comparatively speaking, they did not have loads of time compared to some. Still I doubt it would have done either mans reputation any harm, and theay are definitely two for the future.
Finally in the main event, John Cena regained the WWE title from Edge in a TLC match. I hope this finishes their feud, and if it does it is a good way to go out. The end was nuts, as both men took big bumps from the ladder through a table, but then at the end, Cena gave Edge an FU from the top of a ladder through two tables. It was pretty damn insane!
Labels: General News, Kurt Angle