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Friday, September 30, 2011
FULL LIST OF UPCOMING BRET HART VS SHAWN MICHAELS RIVALRY DVD
WWE has released the complete content listing for the upcoming Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart ‘Greatest Rivalries’ DVD s & Blu-Ray set:
Main Feature
San Antonio vs. Calgary
The Rockers vs. The Hart Foundation
Heartbreak Kid vs.The Hit Man
Intercontinental Champion vs. WWE Champion
Showstopper vs. Excellence of Execution
Progressive vs. Traditional
Fantasy vs. Reality
Respect vs. Trust
Redemption vs. Reconciliation
Hope vs. Peace
Matches
The Rockers vs. The Hart Foundation
Madison Square Garden – 25th November, 1989
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Wrestling Challenge – 10th February, 1990
The Rockers vs. The Hart Foundation
Tokyo Dome – 30th March, 1991
Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Portland, Oregon– 21st July, 1992
Intercontinental Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Syracuse, New York– 29th April, 1992
WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Survivor Series – 25th November, 1992
Steel Cage Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Utica, New York – 1st December, 1993
Iron Man Match for the WWE Championship
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
WrestleMania 12 – 31st March, 1996
WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Bret Hart’s Induction
Chicago, Illinois – 1st April, 2006
Bret Hart Returns to Raw
Raw – 4th January, 2010
WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Shawn Michaels’ Induction
Atlanta, Georgia – 2nd April, 2011
Blu-ray Exclusives
Vince McMahon Interviews Shawn Michaels & Bret Hart
Raw – 3rd February, 1997
Bret Hart Promo In Ring
Raw – 12th May, 1997
Hart Foundation Promo In Ring
Raw – 19th May, 1997
WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Survivor Series – 9th November , 1997
Blu-ray Exclusive Special Features
The First WWE Ladder Match
SummerSlam 1992
Winning the WWE Championship for the First Time
Bret’s WCW Regrets
Cameras Rolling Between Takes
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
SHAWN MICHAELS TEASES HIS RETURN?
WWE issued a video to mailing list subscribers of Shawn Michaels interrupting Triple H’s promotion of the Inside Out DVD. After teasing the movie’s plot of Triple’s character killing his best friend, Michaels questions the Chief Operating Officer’s decision making in a tongue-in-cheek manner.
He tells Triple H, “I just want you to know there’s no hard feelings ’cause of what you did to my friend, Kevin Nash. You fired him like a no-good S.O.B. and I’m sure you had a perfectly good reason even though it looks like you’ve changed an awful lot and you’re not the same guy you used to be.
“I’m not going to hold that against you. What anyone says that you’re a turncoat, backstabber—I don’t believe them.”
Michaels then tells Hunter that he may be seeing him again soon, and leaves the room.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
NEWS ON SHAWN MICHAELS HUNTING SHOW CONTEST
It was announced earlier that Activision Hunts is doing a contest on Facebook where the winner can hunt with Shawn Michaels in New York City as he promotes Activision’s Dangerous Hunts video game. The winner won’t actually be hunting with Shawn. He clarified on Twitter this afternoon and said it’s not an actual hunt, but the winner will be playing against him in the video game.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
DVD COVER AND SYNOPSIS OF NEW DVD : GREATEST RIVALRIES
Also courtesy of WWEDVDNews, here is the cover photo for the “WWE Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart” set that comes out on October 25th:
“For more than a decade, Bret “Hit Man” Hart and Shawn Michaels engaged in perhaps the most storied rivalry in the history of sports entertainment, from their teams (the Hart Foundation and the Rockers), through battles for the Intercontinental Championship and the richest prize in the business, the WWE Championship.
Their enmity spilled out of the ring, and led to the most infamous incident in the history of professional wrestling, The Montreal Screwjob. More than a decade later, the two men buried the hatchet as both are now WWE Hall of Famers.”
Monday, August 8, 2011
INFAMOUS BRET HART VS SHAWN MICHAELS SCREWJOB WILL BE FEATURED ON DVD
The infamous Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels match from the 1997 WWE Survivor Series will be appearing only on the Blu-ray version of their upcoming WWE Rivalries set. Below is the full list of Blu-ray exclusives:
Vince McMahon Interviews Shawn Michaels & Bret Hart
Raw – 3rd February, 1997
Bret Hart Promo In Ring
Raw – 12th May, 1997
Hart Foundation Promo In Ring
Raw – 19th May, 1997
WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Survivor Series – 9th November , 1997
Thursday, August 4, 2011
HBK HUNTING IN AFRICA
Shawn Michaels is currently in Africa filming new episodes of “Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures” that will air this fall.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
CM PUNK SIGNED A 5 YEAR DEAL?
WWE reportedly offered CM Punk a five-year deal at one point. No word yet if what he ended up signing was for that long.
Regarding Punk and Vince McMahon, it’s said that Punk now has Vince’s ear when it comes to ideas. It was described as similar to Shawn Michaels year ago when he began moving up in the company and Vince would bounce ideas off Shawn, or Shawn would suggest ideas to Vince.
Regarding Punk and Vince McMahon, it’s said that Punk now has Vince’s ear when it comes to ideas. It was described as similar to Shawn Michaels year ago when he began moving up in the company and Vince would bounce ideas off Shawn, or Shawn would suggest ideas to Vince.
Monday, July 18, 2011
SHAWN MICHAELS SAYS TO PETA HE HUNTS TO FEED HIS FAMILY
Shawn Michaels discussed the new Outdoor Channel Show Shawn Michaels' MacMillan River Adventures during an interview with FoxNews.com. The WWE Hall of Famer justifies his endeavor by saying that he eats what he kills.
A representative for the animal rights group PETA said in response, "Jeffrey Dahmer ate everything he killed, too, but that didn't justify taking innocent lives."
Michaels, however, isn't concerned about any backlash pertaining to the show or his passion for hunting. He issued the following defense:
"In every aspect of my life, I live under the protection of and in accordance to the laws of this nation. At the end of the day, it’s a wildlife biological fact and a conservation fact that the game must be managed. There’s only so much habitat, i.e. food, out there. If you have 100 acres worth of food and you’ve got 500 animals out there, the young ones and the old ones are going to starve to death, because they can’t compete," Michaels said.
"When they starve, they start to eat things they shouldn't be eating and spread disease not only to them, but to us."
He adds that the Michaels household rarely goes to the grocery store.
"We are a family that lives probably 90 percent on wild game. We’re certainly working our way toward 100 percent self-sufficient. Looking to raise chickens for eggs, things of that nature, start a garden. We enjoy the simple life. It's a beautiful and wonderful adventure being out there. Hunting and fishing, processing your own game and eating what you hunt – that’s a long and arduous process, but a joyful kind of work. The satisfaction that you get when you see the look of affirmation and validation on the face of my son when he’s supplied dinner for the family, it's an awesome thing, and I think a lot of people are missing out on that these days."
A representative for the animal rights group PETA said in response, "Jeffrey Dahmer ate everything he killed, too, but that didn't justify taking innocent lives."
Michaels, however, isn't concerned about any backlash pertaining to the show or his passion for hunting. He issued the following defense:
"In every aspect of my life, I live under the protection of and in accordance to the laws of this nation. At the end of the day, it’s a wildlife biological fact and a conservation fact that the game must be managed. There’s only so much habitat, i.e. food, out there. If you have 100 acres worth of food and you’ve got 500 animals out there, the young ones and the old ones are going to starve to death, because they can’t compete," Michaels said.
"When they starve, they start to eat things they shouldn't be eating and spread disease not only to them, but to us."
He adds that the Michaels household rarely goes to the grocery store.
"We are a family that lives probably 90 percent on wild game. We’re certainly working our way toward 100 percent self-sufficient. Looking to raise chickens for eggs, things of that nature, start a garden. We enjoy the simple life. It's a beautiful and wonderful adventure being out there. Hunting and fishing, processing your own game and eating what you hunt – that’s a long and arduous process, but a joyful kind of work. The satisfaction that you get when you see the look of affirmation and validation on the face of my son when he’s supplied dinner for the family, it's an awesome thing, and I think a lot of people are missing out on that these days."
Friday, July 1, 2011
SHAWN MICHAELS SAY WHY HE HUNTS
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels posted a lengthy blog on his Facebook account explaining why he hunts animals.
He wrote, "I recognize that no matter how much love, faith, and factual information I provide there are going to be people who simply will not agree with the lifestyle I have chosen. Personally, it's that diversity that makes us so great. I would ask that as I respect your right to disagree, you show me the same courtesy. I spent 25 years defending myself and you against the stereotype that we're all a bunch of "dimwitted toothless rednecks," what's the harm against doing it again for another group of people I believe in? And at the end of the day there will still be those who just love to be difficult because...well, just because. To you I say this, my lifestyle is 100% protected by and in accordance with, the laws of this land...in every sense. You wanna challenge me in that? I'll knock you sox off!!
"And if you're not down with that...I got two words for ya..."
He wrote, "I recognize that no matter how much love, faith, and factual information I provide there are going to be people who simply will not agree with the lifestyle I have chosen. Personally, it's that diversity that makes us so great. I would ask that as I respect your right to disagree, you show me the same courtesy. I spent 25 years defending myself and you against the stereotype that we're all a bunch of "dimwitted toothless rednecks," what's the harm against doing it again for another group of people I believe in? And at the end of the day there will still be those who just love to be difficult because...well, just because. To you I say this, my lifestyle is 100% protected by and in accordance with, the laws of this land...in every sense. You wanna challenge me in that? I'll knock you sox off!!
"And if you're not down with that...I got two words for ya..."
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
RAW RESULT 6/27
Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with a live shot from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler lead us to the RAW Roulette wheel where Booker T is giving it a spin.
- We go to the ring and Shawn Michaels’ music hits. Out comes the Hall of Famer to a big pop from the crowd.
Shawn comes out and says he really tried to stay away but just couldn’t do it. HBK asks how could he possibly leave all this as the crowd chants his name. Shawn says it’s tough – 20 plus years of doing something, you can’t just stop cold turkey. Shawn says he missed the fans and it’s them who made him the Showstopper, Mr. WrestleMania and Mr. Hall of Fame. Shawn says he’s not a guest host tonight, he’s just here but other guests hosts have bugged him as they always have a new movie or something to plug. Shawn then plugs his new show on the Outdoor Channel, sarcastically. Shawn plugs his Twitter and is interrupted by CM Punk’s music. Punk comes out with David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty, the WWE Tag Team Champions. They say Mason Ryan isn’t here because he suffered an injury over the weekend.
Nexus enters the ring and Punk takes the mic. He says HBK’s personality is so addictive that he couldn’t stay away from the spotlights. Punk brings up how he’s leaving WWE on July 17th. Shawn says that means no fans will have to see or hear from Punk again and that’s a win-win. Punk says it is – that’s what he wants and what the fans want. Punk says Shawn lost to Undertaker when he left WWE. Punk says he will win when he leaves WWE, and leave the WWE Champion. Shawn asks if Punk has ran all this by John Cena yet. Punk has no doubts that he will leave Money in the Bank with Cena’s WWE Title. Punk says one of the reasons he’s leaving is the fans. Punk acknowledges that Shawn was better than him but says there’s nobody that can hold a candle to him now. Punk asks if this is a challenge from Shawn.
Shawn says they are alike in some ways but at the end of the day, Punk has his style and Shawn has his… Shawn lays Otunga out with Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere. Punk tells Shawn he just made the biggest mistake of his life. The e-mail alert goes off to a big chorus of boo’s. Michael Cole steps up to read the General Manager’s announcement. The GM says since Punk only has 3 RAW shows left, they’re going to make it count. Punk is in the first match tonight and it’s time to spin the wheel. We go backstage to Booker T and the RAW Roulette wheel. He goes over some of the choices on the wheel. Booker spins the wheel and Punks match will be a “Mystery” match as it lands on a question mark. This means Punk has a mystery opponent and it’s revealed to be Kane, who is standing right beside the wheel. HBK lays out McGillicutty with Sweet Chin Music now and tells Punk good luck.
CM Punk vs. Kane
Kane comes out as Shawn leaves the ring and Punk looks on. We go to commercial as Kane makes his entrance.
Back from the break and Kane is going at it with Punk. Kane works over Punk on the floor and brings it back in the ring. Kane with a right hand in the corner as a big CM Punk chant breaks out from the crowd. Kane beats Punk down in the corner and hits a low dropkick for a 2 count. Kane with a big clothesline in the corner and a sideslam. Another 2 count for Kane.
Punk makes a comeback and comes off the top. Kane grabs him for a chokeslam but Punk kicks Kane in the head and breaks free. Punk goes to work with kicks and stomps now. Punk hits several knees to the head while Kane is down in the corner and hits him with forearm shots to the back. Kane grabs for another chokeslam but Punk fights him off. Kane drops Punk with a big boot and goes to the top rope. Punk stops him with a right hand and goes for a superplex. Kane blocks it and headbutts Punk to the mat. Kane goes to fly but Punk leaves the ring and walks off. The referee counts Punk out as he walks straight to the locker room without looking back.
Winner by Count Out: Kane
- Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show and John Cena vs. R-Truth in RAW Roulette matches are announced for later tonight. We go to commercial.
No Count Out Match: Sin Cara vs. Evan Bourne
Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara for the next RAW Roulette match. Out next comes Evan Bourne to another nice reaction. The bell rings and they start to go at it but we forgot something. The referee stops them and we go to Booker T backstage with the wheel. Eve Torres appears and spins the wheel. We’ve got a No Count Out Match. The bell rings again and here we go.
The match starts with lots of back and forth action on the mat and then trading of holds. Cara tosses Bourne with a hip toss off the ropes and some high flying offense. Cara sends Bourne to the floor and slides outside of the ring. They face off and run back in the ring. They trade kicks. Cara rolls Bourne up. Bourne stomps on his chest and gets a 2 count. A Power Ranger chant breaks out in the crowd. Bourne ducks a kick but gets sent across the ring and back out to the floor. Cara runs and dives through the ropes, landing on Bourne and the floor.
Bourne counters Cara on the floor and takes him down on his head. Bourne brings Cara back in the ring. Cara misses a dropkick and Bourne rolls him up for a 2 count. Cara counters another roll up and gets a 2 count of his own. Bourne drops Cara with a big knee to the head and another near fall. Bourne rCuns into boots in the corner. Cara with a springboard into a pin attempt for 2. Bourne kicks Cara down and hits a standing moonsault for 2. Cara ducks a kick but Bourne connects with the next one. Bourne goes up top for Air Bourne but Cara rolls out of the way. Bourne lands on his feet. Cara with an impressive headscissors into a cutter for the pin and the win.
Winner: Sin Cara
– We go backstage with Booker T, Kofi Kingston and the Roulette wheel. The RAW GM is letting Kofi spin the wheel to see what kind of match he has with Dolph Ziggler next. Vickie Guerrero walks up and spins the wheel instead. Kofi asks if this still counts. It lands on a Player’s Choice match. That means Kofi still gets to pick the match. Kofi picks the match against Dolph with Vickie banned from ringside. Back to break.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston
Back from the break and Kofi Kingston is out. Vickie Guerrero comes out to introduce Dolph Ziggler but referees usher her to the back. Out next comes the United States Champion. The bell rings and they go at it before taking a commercial break early on.
Back from the break and Dolph is in control of Kofi in the ring with a headlock. Kofi tries to make a comeback but Dolph counters and hits the leg drop to the back of the head for 2. Dolph continues the attack and blocks every comeback attempt. Kofi manages a 2 count but that’s it. Kofi starts fighting back with a flurry of kicks and punches but Dolph decks him. Kofi bounces off the ropes and hits Trouble in Paradise out of nowhere for the pin and the non-title win.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
– We go backstage to Booker T and Maryse. Booker is in rare form tonight, talking about the RAW Roulette happenings so far tonight. Alberto Del Rio interrupts and asks why he has to face Big Show again. Maryse agrees and says Del Rio already beat Show at Capitol Punishment. Booker goes to spin the wheel but Del Rio wants Maryse to bring him some good luck. She spins it and starts flirting with Del Rio. The wheel lands on a Steel Cage match and Del Rio is pissed. Maryse walks off and Booker taunts Del Rio. Del Rio storms off as we go to commercial.
Steel Cage Match: Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio
Back from the break and Alberto Del Rio makes his way out in a yellow sports car. Del Rio approaches the steel cage and makes his way inside. Big Show’s music hits next and out he comes to a nice reaction. Show is all smiles as he enters the ring and taunts Del Rio. Del Rio immediately tries to escape the cage but Show brings him back in and sends him to the mat. Show with big chops now.
Show throws Del Rio into the cage and grinds his face into it. Show charges in the corner but Del Rio moves and takes out his leg. Del Rio takes Show down with several kicks to the head. Del Rio goes for a pin but Show shoves him off. Del Rio goes right back to working on Show’s leg and applies a submission. Mark Henry makes his way out to the cage now and walks around before mouthing off to the announcers.
Del Rio runs into a big right hand and goes down. Show goes for a chokeslam but Del Rio kicks his leg and DDT’s him. 2 count for Del Rio. Del Rio goes to climb the cage but Show clubs him in the back. Show throws Del Rio to the top rope and they fight in the corner. Show goes for a superplex from the second rope while Del Rio is on the top. Show superplexes Del Rio back down hard to the mat and both are down. Henry tries to rip the door off the cage now and does so. Henry brings the cage door in the ring and kicks Show in the head. Del Rio escapes out of the cage while this is going on to win the match.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
– After the match, Show is propped up between the ropes and the cage wall. Henry charges him with the cage door in hand and splashes into Show and the cage wall. This sends Show crashing through the cage wall. The entire half of one cage side falls tot he floor with Show laid out on top of it. Henry yells at Show as officials come down to calm him down. Henry asks what are they going to do, fire him? Henry says he does what he wants and continues going crazy. Back to commercial.
– Back from the break and we see footage of Big Show being helped up during the commercial.
WWE Divas Title Submission Match: Kelly Kelly vs. Nikki Bella
We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. We see footage of Kelly winning the title last week on RAW. Back to this week and out comes Nikki Bella with her sister Brie. We go backstage to Booker T and the wheel. We’ve got a Submission Match. The bell rings and Nikki strikes first. Nikki takes Kelly to the corner and takes her down. Nikki with an arm lock now into an armbar.
Kelly fights out and applies a Boston crab on Nikki. Nikki taps out almost immediately to give Kelly the win.
Winner: Kelly Kelly
– After the match, Brie Bella runs in the ring and attacks Kelly from behind. Nikki joins in on the beatdown until Eve Torres runs down and clears the ring of the Bellas. The Divas have words as Kelly’s music hits and the Bellas head to the back.
– Back from the break and we get a promo video on Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine with footage of his slap from Vince McMahon and Stunner from Steve Austin. FCW President Steve Keirn, Dusty Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat comment on Andy in the video.
– We go to Booker T and Rey Mysterio with the RAW Roulette wheel. The wheel lands on a Tornado Match. It will be Rey and Alex Riley vs. Jack Swagger and The Miz with all four in the ring at the same time. Rey walks off and Diamond Dallas Page appears. He talks about the WCW Nitro DVD with Booker T and shows it off. He brings up beating Jeff Jarrett and the match with Sting. Drew McIntyre walks up and says guys in the back think they are washed up. Drew says they’re taking up his TV time. Drew recommends they both leave on their own or they will leave on a stretcher. Out of nowhere Shawn Michaels lays out Drew with Sweet Chin Music. Shawn talks about the WCW DVD and DDP says he’s going to like it. Booker says he’s going to send Shawn a copy and that’s it. Up next is the Tornado Match as we go to commercial.
Tornado Match: Rey Mysterio and Alex Riley vs. The Miz and Jack Swagger
Back from the break and out first comes The Miz followed by Jack Swagger. Alex Riley is out first for his team followed by Rey Mysterio, both to nice reactions. The bell rings and all four men go at it. Riley works over Miz in the corner while Rey and Swagger go at it. Everyone goes down after clotheslines and Swagger works Rey over in the corner. Miz and Riley take their fight to the floor.
Swagger with a 2 count on Rey. Miz goes up top but Rey pushes Swagger into him. Riley clotheslines them both in the corner and whips Rey into Swagger with a sliding dropkick. Rey leaps from the apron to Swagger and the floor. Riley hip tosses Miz from the top rope but he kicks out at 2. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Miz is in control of Riley while Swagger still has Rey down in the corner. Riley fights back on Miz but Swagger stops him. Swagger and Miz team up on Riley now. Riley fights them both off and rolls Miz up for 2. Rey leaps from the top but Swagger catches him in mid-air. Swagger drops Rey over Miz’s knee for a 2 count. Another 2 count on Rey after more offense. Rey ends up on top with The Miz. Miz goes for a superplex but Rey blocks it and knocks Miz back to the mat. Rey with a senton on Miz from the top. He drops Swagger and sends him to the floor where Riley is. Rey kicks Miz in the head for a 2 count. Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale but Rey kicks him into 619. Rey goes for it but Swagger stops him and pulls him to the floor. Riley comes in and spinebusters Swagger for a 2 count as Miz breaks the pin. Miz with an inverted DDT on Riley for another 2 count.
Riley clotheslines Miz and they both go to the floor. Swagger drops Rey but still can only get a 2 count. Swagger goes for the gutwrench powerbomb but Rey drops him for 619. Swagger catches 619 and applies the ankle lock while Rey is on the ropes. Miz comes over and chokes Rey while he’s in the ankle lock. Riley makes the save and drops Miz on the barrier. Riley runs over and nails Swagger, allowing Rey to hit 619. Riley hits a DDT as Rey leaps from the top rope with a splash for the win.
Winners: Rey Mysterio and Alex Riley
– Riley and Miz celebrate in the ring as we go to a preview for Shawn Michaels’ new show on the Outdoor Channel.
– We go to R-Truth, who is backstage with the RAW Roulette wheel and Booker T. Truth is talking to himself. Booker interrupts him and tells him to spin the damn wheel. Truth spins and we’ve got a Tables Match for tonight’s main event. Truth says he can dig that. Truth says tonight, John Cena is gone get got. Truth starts talking to himself again. Booker asks him to leave because he’s scaring him. Booker leaves instead and we go to break.
Tables Match: R-Truth vs. John Cena
Back from the break and R-Truth makes his way out to the ring for tonight’s main event. Several tables are set up around the ring. John Cena’s music hits next and out comes the WWE Champion. The bell rings and Truth strikes first with kicks and right hands, beating Cena down in the corner. Truth continues the assault, beating Cena to another corner.
Cena comes back and hits a fisherman’s suplex. Cena goes outside to get a table but Truth attacks and brings it back in the ring. Truth takes Cena to the mat and puts a knee in his back. Cena fights out of the hold and dropkicks Truth. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Truth counters it and lays Cena out. Truth goes outside and brings a table back in the ring. Truth props it up in the corner and looks to suplex Cena through it. Cena counters and drops Truth the other way. Cena sends Truth to the floor and follows. Cena throws him into the steel steps and brings another table into the ring.
Cena brings Truth into the ring now where two tables are set up. CM Punk runs down and turns a table over as Cena goes to AA Truth through it. Cena runs to the floor and fights with Punk, bringing him back in the ring. Cena goes for the AA on Punk but it’s blocked. Truth takes advantage and spears Cena through the table in the corner for the win.
Winner: R-Truth
– After the match, Punk takes a mic and has a seat at the top of the ramp. Punk is wearing a Steve Austin t-shirt. Punk says before he leaves, he has some things he wants to get off his chest. Punk says he doesn’t hate Cena, he actually likes him more than most people in the back. Punk hates the idea that Cena is the best, because he’s not. Punk says he’s the best, the best in the world. Punk says Cena is better than one thing – kissing Vince McMahon’s ass. Punk says Cena is as good at kissing Vince’s ass than Hulk Hogan was. Punk also brings up The Rock being Vince’s ass kisser. Punk says he is the best wrestler in the world and has been since day 1 of walking into this company. Punk brings up how Paul Heyman saw something in him. Punk says yea, I’m a Heyman guy. Punk says Brock Lesnar was also a Heyman guy and he left. Punk says the difference is, he’s leaving with the WWE Title. Cena is still trying to recover in the ring. Punk says he has tried to grab so many of Vince’s imaginary brass rings and that’s just what they are – imaginary. Punk says he’s proved he’s the best in the ring, on the mic and even on commentary. Punk says he’s barely promoted, not on any WrestleMania posters, no opening videos, no promo cups and things like that. Punk says he isn’t on Conan or Fallon, but should be. The fact that The Rock is in the WrestleMania 28 main event and not him makes him sick. Punk says the ones cheering him right now are one of the biggest reasons he’s leaving. He says they’re the ones sipping out of those promo cups and then trying to get him to sign it at the airport so they can sell it on Ebay. Punk says he’s leaving with the WWE Title and maybe will defend it in New Japan or Ring of Honor. Punk says hi to Colt Cabana. Punk says Vince will make money despite himself. Punk calls Vince a millionaire who should be a billionaire but he’s not because he surrounds himself with people like John Laurinaitis. Punk says WWE could be better once Vince is dead but it will be ran by his idiotic daughter Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Punk goes on and they cut his mic and then go to black. RAW is off the air.,
- We go to the ring and Shawn Michaels’ music hits. Out comes the Hall of Famer to a big pop from the crowd.
Shawn comes out and says he really tried to stay away but just couldn’t do it. HBK asks how could he possibly leave all this as the crowd chants his name. Shawn says it’s tough – 20 plus years of doing something, you can’t just stop cold turkey. Shawn says he missed the fans and it’s them who made him the Showstopper, Mr. WrestleMania and Mr. Hall of Fame. Shawn says he’s not a guest host tonight, he’s just here but other guests hosts have bugged him as they always have a new movie or something to plug. Shawn then plugs his new show on the Outdoor Channel, sarcastically. Shawn plugs his Twitter and is interrupted by CM Punk’s music. Punk comes out with David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty, the WWE Tag Team Champions. They say Mason Ryan isn’t here because he suffered an injury over the weekend.
Nexus enters the ring and Punk takes the mic. He says HBK’s personality is so addictive that he couldn’t stay away from the spotlights. Punk brings up how he’s leaving WWE on July 17th. Shawn says that means no fans will have to see or hear from Punk again and that’s a win-win. Punk says it is – that’s what he wants and what the fans want. Punk says Shawn lost to Undertaker when he left WWE. Punk says he will win when he leaves WWE, and leave the WWE Champion. Shawn asks if Punk has ran all this by John Cena yet. Punk has no doubts that he will leave Money in the Bank with Cena’s WWE Title. Punk says one of the reasons he’s leaving is the fans. Punk acknowledges that Shawn was better than him but says there’s nobody that can hold a candle to him now. Punk asks if this is a challenge from Shawn.
Shawn says they are alike in some ways but at the end of the day, Punk has his style and Shawn has his… Shawn lays Otunga out with Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere. Punk tells Shawn he just made the biggest mistake of his life. The e-mail alert goes off to a big chorus of boo’s. Michael Cole steps up to read the General Manager’s announcement. The GM says since Punk only has 3 RAW shows left, they’re going to make it count. Punk is in the first match tonight and it’s time to spin the wheel. We go backstage to Booker T and the RAW Roulette wheel. He goes over some of the choices on the wheel. Booker spins the wheel and Punks match will be a “Mystery” match as it lands on a question mark. This means Punk has a mystery opponent and it’s revealed to be Kane, who is standing right beside the wheel. HBK lays out McGillicutty with Sweet Chin Music now and tells Punk good luck.
CM Punk vs. Kane
Kane comes out as Shawn leaves the ring and Punk looks on. We go to commercial as Kane makes his entrance.
Back from the break and Kane is going at it with Punk. Kane works over Punk on the floor and brings it back in the ring. Kane with a right hand in the corner as a big CM Punk chant breaks out from the crowd. Kane beats Punk down in the corner and hits a low dropkick for a 2 count. Kane with a big clothesline in the corner and a sideslam. Another 2 count for Kane.
Punk makes a comeback and comes off the top. Kane grabs him for a chokeslam but Punk kicks Kane in the head and breaks free. Punk goes to work with kicks and stomps now. Punk hits several knees to the head while Kane is down in the corner and hits him with forearm shots to the back. Kane grabs for another chokeslam but Punk fights him off. Kane drops Punk with a big boot and goes to the top rope. Punk stops him with a right hand and goes for a superplex. Kane blocks it and headbutts Punk to the mat. Kane goes to fly but Punk leaves the ring and walks off. The referee counts Punk out as he walks straight to the locker room without looking back.
Winner by Count Out: Kane
- Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show and John Cena vs. R-Truth in RAW Roulette matches are announced for later tonight. We go to commercial.
No Count Out Match: Sin Cara vs. Evan Bourne
Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara for the next RAW Roulette match. Out next comes Evan Bourne to another nice reaction. The bell rings and they start to go at it but we forgot something. The referee stops them and we go to Booker T backstage with the wheel. Eve Torres appears and spins the wheel. We’ve got a No Count Out Match. The bell rings again and here we go.
The match starts with lots of back and forth action on the mat and then trading of holds. Cara tosses Bourne with a hip toss off the ropes and some high flying offense. Cara sends Bourne to the floor and slides outside of the ring. They face off and run back in the ring. They trade kicks. Cara rolls Bourne up. Bourne stomps on his chest and gets a 2 count. A Power Ranger chant breaks out in the crowd. Bourne ducks a kick but gets sent across the ring and back out to the floor. Cara runs and dives through the ropes, landing on Bourne and the floor.
Bourne counters Cara on the floor and takes him down on his head. Bourne brings Cara back in the ring. Cara misses a dropkick and Bourne rolls him up for a 2 count. Cara counters another roll up and gets a 2 count of his own. Bourne drops Cara with a big knee to the head and another near fall. Bourne rCuns into boots in the corner. Cara with a springboard into a pin attempt for 2. Bourne kicks Cara down and hits a standing moonsault for 2. Cara ducks a kick but Bourne connects with the next one. Bourne goes up top for Air Bourne but Cara rolls out of the way. Bourne lands on his feet. Cara with an impressive headscissors into a cutter for the pin and the win.
Winner: Sin Cara
– We go backstage with Booker T, Kofi Kingston and the Roulette wheel. The RAW GM is letting Kofi spin the wheel to see what kind of match he has with Dolph Ziggler next. Vickie Guerrero walks up and spins the wheel instead. Kofi asks if this still counts. It lands on a Player’s Choice match. That means Kofi still gets to pick the match. Kofi picks the match against Dolph with Vickie banned from ringside. Back to break.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston
Back from the break and Kofi Kingston is out. Vickie Guerrero comes out to introduce Dolph Ziggler but referees usher her to the back. Out next comes the United States Champion. The bell rings and they go at it before taking a commercial break early on.
Back from the break and Dolph is in control of Kofi in the ring with a headlock. Kofi tries to make a comeback but Dolph counters and hits the leg drop to the back of the head for 2. Dolph continues the attack and blocks every comeback attempt. Kofi manages a 2 count but that’s it. Kofi starts fighting back with a flurry of kicks and punches but Dolph decks him. Kofi bounces off the ropes and hits Trouble in Paradise out of nowhere for the pin and the non-title win.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
– We go backstage to Booker T and Maryse. Booker is in rare form tonight, talking about the RAW Roulette happenings so far tonight. Alberto Del Rio interrupts and asks why he has to face Big Show again. Maryse agrees and says Del Rio already beat Show at Capitol Punishment. Booker goes to spin the wheel but Del Rio wants Maryse to bring him some good luck. She spins it and starts flirting with Del Rio. The wheel lands on a Steel Cage match and Del Rio is pissed. Maryse walks off and Booker taunts Del Rio. Del Rio storms off as we go to commercial.
Steel Cage Match: Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio
Back from the break and Alberto Del Rio makes his way out in a yellow sports car. Del Rio approaches the steel cage and makes his way inside. Big Show’s music hits next and out he comes to a nice reaction. Show is all smiles as he enters the ring and taunts Del Rio. Del Rio immediately tries to escape the cage but Show brings him back in and sends him to the mat. Show with big chops now.
Show throws Del Rio into the cage and grinds his face into it. Show charges in the corner but Del Rio moves and takes out his leg. Del Rio takes Show down with several kicks to the head. Del Rio goes for a pin but Show shoves him off. Del Rio goes right back to working on Show’s leg and applies a submission. Mark Henry makes his way out to the cage now and walks around before mouthing off to the announcers.
Del Rio runs into a big right hand and goes down. Show goes for a chokeslam but Del Rio kicks his leg and DDT’s him. 2 count for Del Rio. Del Rio goes to climb the cage but Show clubs him in the back. Show throws Del Rio to the top rope and they fight in the corner. Show goes for a superplex from the second rope while Del Rio is on the top. Show superplexes Del Rio back down hard to the mat and both are down. Henry tries to rip the door off the cage now and does so. Henry brings the cage door in the ring and kicks Show in the head. Del Rio escapes out of the cage while this is going on to win the match.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
– After the match, Show is propped up between the ropes and the cage wall. Henry charges him with the cage door in hand and splashes into Show and the cage wall. This sends Show crashing through the cage wall. The entire half of one cage side falls tot he floor with Show laid out on top of it. Henry yells at Show as officials come down to calm him down. Henry asks what are they going to do, fire him? Henry says he does what he wants and continues going crazy. Back to commercial.
– Back from the break and we see footage of Big Show being helped up during the commercial.
WWE Divas Title Submission Match: Kelly Kelly vs. Nikki Bella
We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. We see footage of Kelly winning the title last week on RAW. Back to this week and out comes Nikki Bella with her sister Brie. We go backstage to Booker T and the wheel. We’ve got a Submission Match. The bell rings and Nikki strikes first. Nikki takes Kelly to the corner and takes her down. Nikki with an arm lock now into an armbar.
Kelly fights out and applies a Boston crab on Nikki. Nikki taps out almost immediately to give Kelly the win.
Winner: Kelly Kelly
– After the match, Brie Bella runs in the ring and attacks Kelly from behind. Nikki joins in on the beatdown until Eve Torres runs down and clears the ring of the Bellas. The Divas have words as Kelly’s music hits and the Bellas head to the back.
– Back from the break and we get a promo video on Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine with footage of his slap from Vince McMahon and Stunner from Steve Austin. FCW President Steve Keirn, Dusty Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat comment on Andy in the video.
– We go to Booker T and Rey Mysterio with the RAW Roulette wheel. The wheel lands on a Tornado Match. It will be Rey and Alex Riley vs. Jack Swagger and The Miz with all four in the ring at the same time. Rey walks off and Diamond Dallas Page appears. He talks about the WCW Nitro DVD with Booker T and shows it off. He brings up beating Jeff Jarrett and the match with Sting. Drew McIntyre walks up and says guys in the back think they are washed up. Drew says they’re taking up his TV time. Drew recommends they both leave on their own or they will leave on a stretcher. Out of nowhere Shawn Michaels lays out Drew with Sweet Chin Music. Shawn talks about the WCW DVD and DDP says he’s going to like it. Booker says he’s going to send Shawn a copy and that’s it. Up next is the Tornado Match as we go to commercial.
Tornado Match: Rey Mysterio and Alex Riley vs. The Miz and Jack Swagger
Back from the break and out first comes The Miz followed by Jack Swagger. Alex Riley is out first for his team followed by Rey Mysterio, both to nice reactions. The bell rings and all four men go at it. Riley works over Miz in the corner while Rey and Swagger go at it. Everyone goes down after clotheslines and Swagger works Rey over in the corner. Miz and Riley take their fight to the floor.
Swagger with a 2 count on Rey. Miz goes up top but Rey pushes Swagger into him. Riley clotheslines them both in the corner and whips Rey into Swagger with a sliding dropkick. Rey leaps from the apron to Swagger and the floor. Riley hip tosses Miz from the top rope but he kicks out at 2. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Miz is in control of Riley while Swagger still has Rey down in the corner. Riley fights back on Miz but Swagger stops him. Swagger and Miz team up on Riley now. Riley fights them both off and rolls Miz up for 2. Rey leaps from the top but Swagger catches him in mid-air. Swagger drops Rey over Miz’s knee for a 2 count. Another 2 count on Rey after more offense. Rey ends up on top with The Miz. Miz goes for a superplex but Rey blocks it and knocks Miz back to the mat. Rey with a senton on Miz from the top. He drops Swagger and sends him to the floor where Riley is. Rey kicks Miz in the head for a 2 count. Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale but Rey kicks him into 619. Rey goes for it but Swagger stops him and pulls him to the floor. Riley comes in and spinebusters Swagger for a 2 count as Miz breaks the pin. Miz with an inverted DDT on Riley for another 2 count.
Riley clotheslines Miz and they both go to the floor. Swagger drops Rey but still can only get a 2 count. Swagger goes for the gutwrench powerbomb but Rey drops him for 619. Swagger catches 619 and applies the ankle lock while Rey is on the ropes. Miz comes over and chokes Rey while he’s in the ankle lock. Riley makes the save and drops Miz on the barrier. Riley runs over and nails Swagger, allowing Rey to hit 619. Riley hits a DDT as Rey leaps from the top rope with a splash for the win.
Winners: Rey Mysterio and Alex Riley
– Riley and Miz celebrate in the ring as we go to a preview for Shawn Michaels’ new show on the Outdoor Channel.
– We go to R-Truth, who is backstage with the RAW Roulette wheel and Booker T. Truth is talking to himself. Booker interrupts him and tells him to spin the damn wheel. Truth spins and we’ve got a Tables Match for tonight’s main event. Truth says he can dig that. Truth says tonight, John Cena is gone get got. Truth starts talking to himself again. Booker asks him to leave because he’s scaring him. Booker leaves instead and we go to break.
Tables Match: R-Truth vs. John Cena
Back from the break and R-Truth makes his way out to the ring for tonight’s main event. Several tables are set up around the ring. John Cena’s music hits next and out comes the WWE Champion. The bell rings and Truth strikes first with kicks and right hands, beating Cena down in the corner. Truth continues the assault, beating Cena to another corner.
Cena comes back and hits a fisherman’s suplex. Cena goes outside to get a table but Truth attacks and brings it back in the ring. Truth takes Cena to the mat and puts a knee in his back. Cena fights out of the hold and dropkicks Truth. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Truth counters it and lays Cena out. Truth goes outside and brings a table back in the ring. Truth props it up in the corner and looks to suplex Cena through it. Cena counters and drops Truth the other way. Cena sends Truth to the floor and follows. Cena throws him into the steel steps and brings another table into the ring.
Cena brings Truth into the ring now where two tables are set up. CM Punk runs down and turns a table over as Cena goes to AA Truth through it. Cena runs to the floor and fights with Punk, bringing him back in the ring. Cena goes for the AA on Punk but it’s blocked. Truth takes advantage and spears Cena through the table in the corner for the win.
Winner: R-Truth
– After the match, Punk takes a mic and has a seat at the top of the ramp. Punk is wearing a Steve Austin t-shirt. Punk says before he leaves, he has some things he wants to get off his chest. Punk says he doesn’t hate Cena, he actually likes him more than most people in the back. Punk hates the idea that Cena is the best, because he’s not. Punk says he’s the best, the best in the world. Punk says Cena is better than one thing – kissing Vince McMahon’s ass. Punk says Cena is as good at kissing Vince’s ass than Hulk Hogan was. Punk also brings up The Rock being Vince’s ass kisser. Punk says he is the best wrestler in the world and has been since day 1 of walking into this company. Punk brings up how Paul Heyman saw something in him. Punk says yea, I’m a Heyman guy. Punk says Brock Lesnar was also a Heyman guy and he left. Punk says the difference is, he’s leaving with the WWE Title. Cena is still trying to recover in the ring. Punk says he has tried to grab so many of Vince’s imaginary brass rings and that’s just what they are – imaginary. Punk says he’s proved he’s the best in the ring, on the mic and even on commentary. Punk says he’s barely promoted, not on any WrestleMania posters, no opening videos, no promo cups and things like that. Punk says he isn’t on Conan or Fallon, but should be. The fact that The Rock is in the WrestleMania 28 main event and not him makes him sick. Punk says the ones cheering him right now are one of the biggest reasons he’s leaving. He says they’re the ones sipping out of those promo cups and then trying to get him to sign it at the airport so they can sell it on Ebay. Punk says he’s leaving with the WWE Title and maybe will defend it in New Japan or Ring of Honor. Punk says hi to Colt Cabana. Punk says Vince will make money despite himself. Punk calls Vince a millionaire who should be a billionaire but he’s not because he surrounds himself with people like John Laurinaitis. Punk says WWE could be better once Vince is dead but it will be ran by his idiotic daughter Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Punk goes on and they cut his mic and then go to black. RAW is off the air.,
Monday, June 27, 2011
CONTENTS OF UPCOMING RANDY ORTON DVD
WWE has released the content listing for their upcoming Randy Orton video release, Randy Orton: The Evolution of a Predator. It is scheduled for release in North America on September 6 via three-disc DVD and a two-disc Blu-ray sets.
Disc 1
I Am Randy Orton
The Road to WrestleMania Begins
Preparing for the Chamber
Embarking on a Path of Destiny
Training Days
The Elimination Chamber
Facing the Media
The Next Diamond
Signs of Trouble
Dealing with Injuries
The Legend Killer
The Man of Destiny
Punked Out
Coming Home
A Hard Lesson to Learn
Evening the Odds
The Mecca
The Price and Reward of WrestleMania
Making a Difference
Dark Days
Madison Square Melee
Randy’s Redemption
Axxess to the Apex Predator
Legacy
The Day Has Arrived…
I Won’t Be Your Hero
The Evolution of Randy Orton
Disc 2
Randy Orton vs. Slick Robbie D
OVW Christmas Chaos – Jan. 31, 2001
Randy Orton vs. Hardcore Holly
SmackDown – Apr. 25, 2002
Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels
Unforgiven – Sept. 21, 2003
Intercontinental Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam
Armageddon – Dec. 14, 2003
Handicap Tag Team Match
Randy Orton, Ric Flair & Batista vs. The Rock & Mick Foley
WrestleMania XX – Mar. 14, 2004
No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley
Backlash – Apr. 18, 2004
Intercontinental Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Edge
Vengeance – Jul. 11, 2004
Handicap Casket Match
Randy Orton & “Cowboy” Bob Orton vs. Undertaker
No Mercy – Oct. 9, 2005
Disc 3
Randy Orton vs. Kurt Angle
Vengeance – Jun. 25, 2006
Legend Killer vs. Legend
Randy Orton vs. Hulk Hogan
SummerSlam – Aug. 20, 2006
Texas Bull Rope Match
Randy Orton vs. Dusty Rhodes
The Great American Bash – Jul. 22, 2007
Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena
WrestleMania XXIV – Mar. 30, 2008
“I Quit” Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Breaking Point – Sept. 13, 2009
Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
Hell in a Cell – Oct. 3, 2010
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
WrestleMania XXVII – Apr. 3, 2011
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Christian
SmackDown – May 6, 2011
Disc 1
I Am Randy Orton
The Road to WrestleMania Begins
Preparing for the Chamber
Embarking on a Path of Destiny
Training Days
The Elimination Chamber
Facing the Media
The Next Diamond
Signs of Trouble
Dealing with Injuries
The Legend Killer
The Man of Destiny
Punked Out
Coming Home
A Hard Lesson to Learn
Evening the Odds
The Mecca
The Price and Reward of WrestleMania
Making a Difference
Dark Days
Madison Square Melee
Randy’s Redemption
Axxess to the Apex Predator
Legacy
The Day Has Arrived…
I Won’t Be Your Hero
The Evolution of Randy Orton
Disc 2
Randy Orton vs. Slick Robbie D
OVW Christmas Chaos – Jan. 31, 2001
Randy Orton vs. Hardcore Holly
SmackDown – Apr. 25, 2002
Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels
Unforgiven – Sept. 21, 2003
Intercontinental Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam
Armageddon – Dec. 14, 2003
Handicap Tag Team Match
Randy Orton, Ric Flair & Batista vs. The Rock & Mick Foley
WrestleMania XX – Mar. 14, 2004
No Holds Barred Falls Count Anywhere Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley
Backlash – Apr. 18, 2004
Intercontinental Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Edge
Vengeance – Jul. 11, 2004
Handicap Casket Match
Randy Orton & “Cowboy” Bob Orton vs. Undertaker
No Mercy – Oct. 9, 2005
Disc 3
Randy Orton vs. Kurt Angle
Vengeance – Jun. 25, 2006
Legend Killer vs. Legend
Randy Orton vs. Hulk Hogan
SummerSlam – Aug. 20, 2006
Texas Bull Rope Match
Randy Orton vs. Dusty Rhodes
The Great American Bash – Jul. 22, 2007
Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena
WrestleMania XXIV – Mar. 30, 2008
“I Quit” Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Breaking Point – Sept. 13, 2009
Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
Hell in a Cell – Oct. 3, 2010
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
WrestleMania XXVII – Apr. 3, 2011
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Christian
SmackDown – May 6, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
NEWS ON DVD ON HBK AND BRET HART
Jim Ross revealed on Twitter yesterday evening that he interviewed Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT for a new WWE DVD that will be coming out in October. Word going around is that the DVD will cover the Montreal Screwjob and the issues between Hart and Michaels.
Ross wrote:
“Spent 5 hrs 2day interviewing HBK & the Hitman 4 Oct DVD. No holds barred talk. Special day 4 me.”
Ross wrote:
“Spent 5 hrs 2day interviewing HBK & the Hitman 4 Oct DVD. No holds barred talk. Special day 4 me.”
SHAWN MICHAELS TALKS ABOUT JOHN MORRISON, HALL OF FAME, PG ERA
WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels was a guest on this week’s edition of Wrestling News Live (located at www.wrestlingnewslive.tk/) on Monday hosted by JJ and Trey. The “Showstoppa” joined WNL for a 70 minute interview that can be heard at http://www.archive.org/download/WNL_6-20-11/Wnl6-20-11.mp3 starting at the 80 minute mark.
Below are some of the highlights:
Shawn’s thoughts on Scott Hall missing his Hall Of Fame induction:
“You have to admire him, You’ve gotta start somewhere and I remember Kevin telling me and me thinking ‘you know what, that’s gotta be a good start. The fact that he is aware of it and I think that’s good as that’s what we all want for (him). I know every one is (sympathetic) and everyone cares about Scott and we all do and I was actually really happy to hear that he’s at least aware of it to the point where he can make a statement like that. As we discussed that night, we all know there is going to be several other Hall Of Fame moments for some of the dudes in our group.”
Shawn’s thoughts on his induction into the Hall Of Fame:
“It’s one of those things like winning your first world championship that you always tell people about and its moments like that when it is all real. It doesn’t matter what all the naysayers say about our line of work and those moments. It’s the most real thing in the world and to get to share it with your present family and your work family and the guys that were the only family I had for many years on the road and being acknowledged in my line of work and having all the people, my extended family (there), it is very easy for me to well up and cry like a baby when I think about it because there is such an attachment for me to all of those people….. There is such a special connection from me to the people and I think it’s because they they knew how I felt about that line of work and how much it meant to me.”
Shawn’s thoughts on how the product has changed.
“I don’t wanna be one of those old timers that continually knock everything because on one hand it’s very tough on the younger talent these days as they are not having the luxury of what we had which is years of experience and countless matches with countless different styles before we came to the WWE. They are getting thrown from the frying pan into the fire.”
Shawn’s thoughts a return to WWE
“One, honestly I really don’t watch much right now and I do that purposely. I’ll tune in every now and then and I’ll tune in for a little bit then see something that I don’t care for and I go away. The reason I do that is because if I watch and I see something I don’t like and I turn away, I know that I’m not ready to come back and look at it objectively yet . I think there will be a time when I’d like to come back and help and contribute in the back if needed but to do that, I feel like I need to have a real washed, clean, objective, constructive point of view and for me personally, it feels like while I was working, I did not watch that much as I always felt I was too close to it to be objective.”
Shawn’s thoughts on John Morrison:
“His name comes up a lot, and a lot of people say ‘I like him but…’ and he’s a young guy and it’s my understanding that he just got injured and as much as you hate hearing about a guy getting injured, it’s never good but at the same time, I remember telling John Cena when he got hurt, ‘Dude they need to see you come back’. It’s part of the ‘warrior making’ stage and so I think John (Morrison) as the kids like to say, ‘He has to get some street cred’. He’s got to take some lumps, gotta take on a couple of scars, get beaten up a little but I certainly think there is potential there. He certainly has all the physical attributes that he needs. He is a sweetheart of a guy and I think that is what hurts him, I just don’t think he has a bad bone in his body.”
Shawn on why he choose not to hold the World Title one last time:
“No, No I didn’t. That’s (holding the belt) is a full time commitment and the guy that does that needs to make every show, doing absolutely everything and that just wasn’t for me. The deal with me coming back was still worth quite a bit but I didn’t do all the live events and I was taking (time after) darn near every WrestleMania off. That was just something, it was more important to me just to come back and I’m gonna be honest, I like it more than the way I did. I know there are some people like ‘You only held the world title this many times’. I just didn’t think it (was fair), I think the guy who does that needs to be the work horse and I no way wanted to be that.”
Below are some of the highlights:
Shawn’s thoughts on Scott Hall missing his Hall Of Fame induction:
“You have to admire him, You’ve gotta start somewhere and I remember Kevin telling me and me thinking ‘you know what, that’s gotta be a good start. The fact that he is aware of it and I think that’s good as that’s what we all want for (him). I know every one is (sympathetic) and everyone cares about Scott and we all do and I was actually really happy to hear that he’s at least aware of it to the point where he can make a statement like that. As we discussed that night, we all know there is going to be several other Hall Of Fame moments for some of the dudes in our group.”
Shawn’s thoughts on his induction into the Hall Of Fame:
“It’s one of those things like winning your first world championship that you always tell people about and its moments like that when it is all real. It doesn’t matter what all the naysayers say about our line of work and those moments. It’s the most real thing in the world and to get to share it with your present family and your work family and the guys that were the only family I had for many years on the road and being acknowledged in my line of work and having all the people, my extended family (there), it is very easy for me to well up and cry like a baby when I think about it because there is such an attachment for me to all of those people….. There is such a special connection from me to the people and I think it’s because they they knew how I felt about that line of work and how much it meant to me.”
Shawn’s thoughts on how the product has changed.
“I don’t wanna be one of those old timers that continually knock everything because on one hand it’s very tough on the younger talent these days as they are not having the luxury of what we had which is years of experience and countless matches with countless different styles before we came to the WWE. They are getting thrown from the frying pan into the fire.”
Shawn’s thoughts a return to WWE
“One, honestly I really don’t watch much right now and I do that purposely. I’ll tune in every now and then and I’ll tune in for a little bit then see something that I don’t care for and I go away. The reason I do that is because if I watch and I see something I don’t like and I turn away, I know that I’m not ready to come back and look at it objectively yet . I think there will be a time when I’d like to come back and help and contribute in the back if needed but to do that, I feel like I need to have a real washed, clean, objective, constructive point of view and for me personally, it feels like while I was working, I did not watch that much as I always felt I was too close to it to be objective.”
Shawn’s thoughts on John Morrison:
“His name comes up a lot, and a lot of people say ‘I like him but…’ and he’s a young guy and it’s my understanding that he just got injured and as much as you hate hearing about a guy getting injured, it’s never good but at the same time, I remember telling John Cena when he got hurt, ‘Dude they need to see you come back’. It’s part of the ‘warrior making’ stage and so I think John (Morrison) as the kids like to say, ‘He has to get some street cred’. He’s got to take some lumps, gotta take on a couple of scars, get beaten up a little but I certainly think there is potential there. He certainly has all the physical attributes that he needs. He is a sweetheart of a guy and I think that is what hurts him, I just don’t think he has a bad bone in his body.”
Shawn on why he choose not to hold the World Title one last time:
“No, No I didn’t. That’s (holding the belt) is a full time commitment and the guy that does that needs to make every show, doing absolutely everything and that just wasn’t for me. The deal with me coming back was still worth quite a bit but I didn’t do all the live events and I was taking (time after) darn near every WrestleMania off. That was just something, it was more important to me just to come back and I’m gonna be honest, I like it more than the way I did. I know there are some people like ‘You only held the world title this many times’. I just didn’t think it (was fair), I think the guy who does that needs to be the work horse and I no way wanted to be that.”
TRIPLE H WILL BE ON HBK'S NEW SHOW
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels spoke with Arda Ocal on the Right After Wrestling show this week and revealed that Triple H will be appearing on an episode of his new “outdoor lifestyle” show on the Outdoor Channel. Apparently the two will be hunting crocodiles. Shawn also talked about working with names like Sensational Sherri, Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho and more.
SHAWN MICHAELS TALKS ABOUT CENA, BEING LOYAL TO WWE
Shawn Michaels spoke with Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca of the Busted Open show earlier this week. Busted Open airs Mondays and Wednesdays on Sirius 92 and XM 207 from 2-4 EST. Here are some highlights:
His feud with Chris Jericho causing the PG era in WWE:
“Me and Chris (Jericho) would bury ourselves in the writer’s room…..just continue to add and we didn’t have any direction and I guess that my point, and I guess we just sort of said it ourselves and went from there. The process was phenomenal, thought the angle was phenomenal and truthfully we were the reason the PG thing came down and I bled like a stuck pig, there where people wanted to sponsor something and they saw me bleed like a stuck pig, they left and there was no more of that stuff.”
His reconciliation with Bret Hart:
“It was very genuine. He and I, we had been texting each other. I can’t give you a time frame. Some time before that you know me and Tyson Kidd were talking…Holy Cow! This whole thing needs to end. Tyson had passed his number along to me. And he and I had been texting, but not getting in to any detail, but we were testing the waters, like ‘Hey, we can do this, it’s been a long time and it sucks and its time to end to end it.’ We saw each other at Raw, we asked each other, but we didn’t talk about what we were going to do out there. But we did get to have a very long chat about everything and look the man in the eye and tell him I was sorry, for being a pain in his back side and it was very genuine. We have since texted one another, I think we will see each other again next week up in Stanford doing something. It’s been very nice and its been a great weight lifted off our shoulders….it was important to us and it was important to the people that saw it.”
John Cena being the face of WWE:
“I think John does a great job…..it’s gonna be impossible not to be partial to John. Because I like him and I like him because he is a good guy. He is the hardest working guy in that company. There isn’t anyone who puts in more time then John Cena. The only thing that works against John, and I tell you this with love…..you hardcore guys just decided to dislike him.”
Staying loyal to WWE and the McMahons:
“There where times when I was going threw my very tough times, just let me go, just let me go. He would say ‘No, look you would be miserable, they wouldn’t do with you what needs to be done. They wouldn’t know what to do with you, and that fact that they put that kind of time in to me.’ That was really the end of it, that’s why I always sound like a company man….its genuine, and I know the real guy, the real guy has cared for me a great deal, and no one is more committed to this business then he is. It was easy to stay loyal. When it comes to the rubber meeting the road, he is gonna still be in the game.”
His feud with Chris Jericho causing the PG era in WWE:
“Me and Chris (Jericho) would bury ourselves in the writer’s room…..just continue to add and we didn’t have any direction and I guess that my point, and I guess we just sort of said it ourselves and went from there. The process was phenomenal, thought the angle was phenomenal and truthfully we were the reason the PG thing came down and I bled like a stuck pig, there where people wanted to sponsor something and they saw me bleed like a stuck pig, they left and there was no more of that stuff.”
His reconciliation with Bret Hart:
“It was very genuine. He and I, we had been texting each other. I can’t give you a time frame. Some time before that you know me and Tyson Kidd were talking…Holy Cow! This whole thing needs to end. Tyson had passed his number along to me. And he and I had been texting, but not getting in to any detail, but we were testing the waters, like ‘Hey, we can do this, it’s been a long time and it sucks and its time to end to end it.’ We saw each other at Raw, we asked each other, but we didn’t talk about what we were going to do out there. But we did get to have a very long chat about everything and look the man in the eye and tell him I was sorry, for being a pain in his back side and it was very genuine. We have since texted one another, I think we will see each other again next week up in Stanford doing something. It’s been very nice and its been a great weight lifted off our shoulders….it was important to us and it was important to the people that saw it.”
John Cena being the face of WWE:
“I think John does a great job…..it’s gonna be impossible not to be partial to John. Because I like him and I like him because he is a good guy. He is the hardest working guy in that company. There isn’t anyone who puts in more time then John Cena. The only thing that works against John, and I tell you this with love…..you hardcore guys just decided to dislike him.”
Staying loyal to WWE and the McMahons:
“There where times when I was going threw my very tough times, just let me go, just let me go. He would say ‘No, look you would be miserable, they wouldn’t do with you what needs to be done. They wouldn’t know what to do with you, and that fact that they put that kind of time in to me.’ That was really the end of it, that’s why I always sound like a company man….its genuine, and I know the real guy, the real guy has cared for me a great deal, and no one is more committed to this business then he is. It was easy to stay loyal. When it comes to the rubber meeting the road, he is gonna still be in the game.”
Thursday, June 23, 2011
SHAWN MICHAELS RETURNS TO RAW NEXT WEEK
For those wondering, Shawn Michaels will be on next Monday’s RAW Roulette show to promote his new show – “Shawn Michaels MacMillan River Adventures.” The show debuts the night after RAW, Tuesday June 28th, on the Outdoor Channel.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
EDGE'S FUTURE WITH WWE
Edge is still under contract to WWE and will be working with them later this year to promote his new WWE Studios movie. Everyone expects Edge to remain a part of the WWE family, similar to Shawn Michaels.
Tonight’s SmackDown tapings is his last scheduled appearance for the company for the time being.
Tonight’s SmackDown tapings is his last scheduled appearance for the company for the time being.
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