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I think Doug Williams is good on the mic too.
~MVP's Stagnated Push and Limitations~
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As the behind-the-scenes story of MVP and his current WWE situation continues to unfold, WrestleZone has learned some new information from several well placed WWE sources.
MVP's push in WWE has been at a stalemate for quite some time now, which has left fans puzzled as to why the superstar has not been given a better spot in the company.
From what we've been told, MVP's WWE situation is best described as a "double-edged sword." MVP is a convicted felon who spent 9 years in prison prior to signing with WWE. On the one hand, WWE likes to use MVP's story to its advantage as the company likes the idea of having a "feel-good" story to run with in order to promote a more philanthropic image. MVP has turned his life around, devotes a lot of his time to charity and has maintained a high profile job with WWE. This is an attractive story the company can use if necessary.
On the other hand, however, MVP's past ultimately limits him. With the political environment as it is in WWE at the moment, the fear is that if the company pushes MVP too high it could prove to be detrimental should anyone decide to criticize WWE for hiring a convicted felon.
Additionally, WZ has been told that Vince McMahon doesn't like MVP as a heel, and given MVP's past the only way a true heel turn could work for him would be if creative went all the way with the turn and made light of his time spent in prison. Given WWE's current PG setting, that idea is highly unlikely. While it's true that MVP's jail time has been mentioned on WWE TV in the past, it was well before WWE made the full move to a PG rated product.
From what WZ has been told, there is no one singular incident which has accounted for MVP's lack of push, nor is there any heat on him for any specific reason. "This is not a Matt Hardy situation," said a WWE creative team member, "MVP is not being punished nor does he have any heat on him, it's more a matter of creative being limited in what it can pitch for MVP given his past and WWE's current political landscape."
WZ has been told that MVP is set to meet with Vince McMahon within the coming days to address both his current situation and his future, so we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available
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As the behind-the-scenes story of MVP and his current WWE situation continues to unfold, WrestleZone has learned some new information from several well placed WWE sources.
MVP's push in WWE has been at a stalemate for quite some time now, which has left fans puzzled as to why the superstar has not been given a better spot in the company.
From what we've been told, MVP's WWE situation is best described as a "double-edged sword." MVP is a convicted felon who spent 9 years in prison prior to signing with WWE. On the one hand, WWE likes to use MVP's story to its advantage as the company likes the idea of having a "feel-good" story to run with in order to promote a more philanthropic image. MVP has turned his life around, devotes a lot of his time to charity and has maintained a high profile job with WWE. This is an attractive story the company can use if necessary.
On the other hand, however, MVP's past ultimately limits him. With the political environment as it is in WWE at the moment, the fear is that if the company pushes MVP too high it could prove to be detrimental should anyone decide to criticize WWE for hiring a convicted felon.
Additionally, WZ has been told that Vince McMahon doesn't like MVP as a heel, and given MVP's past the only way a true heel turn could work for him would be if creative went all the way with the turn and made light of his time spent in prison. Given WWE's current PG setting, that idea is highly unlikely. While it's true that MVP's jail time has been mentioned on WWE TV in the past, it was well before WWE made the full move to a PG rated product.
From what WZ has been told, there is no one singular incident which has accounted for MVP's lack of push, nor is there any heat on him for any specific reason. "This is not a Matt Hardy situation," said a WWE creative team member, "MVP is not being punished nor does he have any heat on him, it's more a matter of creative being limited in what it can pitch for MVP given his past and WWE's current political landscape."
WZ has been told that MVP is set to meet with Vince McMahon within the coming days to address both his current situation and his future, so we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available
~MVP's Stagnated Push and Limitations~
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As the behind-the-scenes story of MVP and his current WWE situation continues to unfold, WrestleZone has learned some new information from several well placed WWE sources.
MVP's push in WWE has been at a stalemate for quite some time now, which has left fans puzzled as to why the superstar has not been given a better spot in the company.
From what we've been told, MVP's WWE situation is best described as a "double-edged sword." MVP is a convicted felon who spent 9 years in prison prior to signing with WWE. On the one hand, WWE likes to use MVP's story to its advantage as the company likes the idea of having a "feel-good" story to run with in order to promote a more philanthropic image. MVP has turned his life around, devotes a lot of his time to charity and has maintained a high profile job with WWE. This is an attractive story the company can use if necessary.
On the other hand, however, MVP's past ultimately limits him. With the political environment as it is in WWE at the moment, the fear is that if the company pushes MVP too high it could prove to be detrimental should anyone decide to criticize WWE for hiring a convicted felon.
Additionally, WZ has been told that Vince McMahon doesn't like MVP as a heel, and given MVP's past the only way a true heel turn could work for him would be if creative went all the way with the turn and made light of his time spent in prison. Given WWE's current PG setting, that idea is highly unlikely. While it's true that MVP's jail time has been mentioned on WWE TV in the past, it was well before WWE made the full move to a PG rated product.
From what WZ has been told, there is no one singular incident which has accounted for MVP's lack of push, nor is there any heat on him for any specific reason. "This is not a Matt Hardy situation," said a WWE creative team member, "MVP is not being punished nor does he have any heat on him, it's more a matter of creative being limited in what it can pitch for MVP given his past and WWE's current political landscape."
WZ has been told that MVP is set to meet with Vince McMahon within the coming days to address both his current situation and his future, so we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available
Everytime I see or hear some dumb ass shit like this it appears to me more and more than Vince McMahon is either an idiot,senile or damn close to being both.MVP has already gotten over once hugely as a heel.And he did it with absolutely no mention of a criminal past so that is nothing more than an excuse being used because they don't want him to succeed as a heel or to maximize him to his full capabilities.
Though I respect the Pope as one of TNA's few black wrestlers he comes off as a cartoonish stereotype to me. His in ring ability, however, is undeniable.
what political enviroment in WWE ???? Linda McMahon lost her race a month ago so what the fuck are the WWE talking about ? ( btw where are those Stand up for WWE spots at now ???)
MVP made a mistake in his life and he did his time so for them to use that as a reason to hold him back is complete and utter bullshit. Everyone makes mistakes ,myself included, but last I checked you are entitled to a second chance, and I know MVP's having a gig in WWE is his second chance they need to give him a major push not just have him doing a squash job to Drew McIntyre or Dolph Ziggler. The least they could do is put him in a short program with Kane just to see how he fares.
I disagree. Hardy's heel promos are actually pretty decent. They're weird but it looks like someone should have turned him a while ago because the longer he does it, the better he gets at it. The only problem I have is that TNA didn't have him centerstage the first Impacts after Bound For Glory. That would be like if Hogan wasn't on Nitro the first couple shows after his turn in 96. It killed their momentum coming out of the ppv and Anderson getting hurt didn't help.
Yep and I like Morgan. I think his main event push is overdue while the Pope should be in a "on deck" position, which he is. I thought he fit comfortably as a heel but he's shifted well, now they just need to let him and Abyss work together some more before they put them on ppv again. I'm sure they have a good match in them but the Turning Point match wasn't it.
~MVP's Stagnated Push and Limitations~
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As the behind-the-scenes story of MVP and his current WWE situation continues to unfold, WrestleZone has learned some new information from several well placed WWE sources.
MVP's push in WWE has been at a stalemate for quite some time now, which has left fans puzzled as to why the superstar has not been given a better spot in the company.
From what we've been told, MVP's WWE situation is best described as a "double-edged sword." MVP is a convicted felon who spent 9 years in prison prior to signing with WWE. On the one hand, WWE likes to use MVP's story to its advantage as the company likes the idea of having a "feel-good" story to run with in order to promote a more philanthropic image. MVP has turned his life around, devotes a lot of his time to charity and has maintained a high profile job with WWE. This is an attractive story the company can use if necessary.
On the other hand, however, MVP's past ultimately limits him. With the political environment as it is in WWE at the moment, the fear is that if the company pushes MVP too high it could prove to be detrimental should anyone decide to criticize WWE for hiring a convicted felon.
Additionally, WZ has been told that Vince McMahon doesn't like MVP as a heel, and given MVP's past the only way a true heel turn could work for him would be if creative went all the way with the turn and made light of his time spent in prison. Given WWE's current PG setting, that idea is highly unlikely. While it's true that MVP's jail time has been mentioned on WWE TV in the past, it was well before WWE made the full move to a PG rated product.
From what WZ has been told, there is no one singular incident which has accounted for MVP's lack of push, nor is there any heat on him for any specific reason. "This is not a Matt Hardy situation," said a WWE creative team member, "MVP is not being punished nor does he have any heat on him, it's more a matter of creative being limited in what it can pitch for MVP given his past and WWE's current political landscape."
WZ has been told that MVP is set to meet with Vince McMahon within the coming days to address both his current situation and his future, so we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available
I hope him and Vince, if such a meeting happens, can work something out. Dude can work, talk, and still gets great ovations so he could headline at least one of the B ppv shows.
But the bold printed part makes me question the article. They mentioned MVP's past all the time and especially the last two years when he feuded with Jack Swagger so it wasn't that long ago and the PG mode was in full swing.
In the garbage where they should be, but in response to politics wrestling is all about it. It's about who you know and attaching yourself to them so you get a big push. Cena is considered the biggest brown noser in the locker room, and hhh and to a lesser degree orton are notorious for halting pushes.
One last thing about Miz winning last week (I'm just watching it in it's entirety now), it's good to see a guy have real emotion when he wins a world title.
~MVP's Stagnated Push and Limitations~
Quote:
As the behind-the-scenes story of MVP and his current WWE situation continues to unfold, WrestleZone has learned some new information from several well placed WWE sources.
MVP's push in WWE has been at a stalemate for quite some time now, which has left fans puzzled as to why the superstar has not been given a better spot in the company.
From what we've been told, MVP's WWE situation is best described as a "double-edged sword." MVP is a convicted felon who spent 9 years in prison prior to signing with WWE. On the one hand, WWE likes to use MVP's story to its advantage as the company likes the idea of having a "feel-good" story to run with in order to promote a more philanthropic image. MVP has turned his life around, devotes a lot of his time to charity and has maintained a high profile job with WWE. This is an attractive story the company can use if necessary.
On the other hand, however, MVP's past ultimately limits him. With the political environment as it is in WWE at the moment, the fear is that if the company pushes MVP too high it could prove to be detrimental should anyone decide to criticize WWE for hiring a convicted felon.
Additionally, WZ has been told that Vince McMahon doesn't like MVP as a heel, and given MVP's past the only way a true heel turn could work for him would be if creative went all the way with the turn and made light of his time spent in prison. Given WWE's current PG setting, that idea is highly unlikely. While it's true that MVP's jail time has been mentioned on WWE TV in the past, it was well before WWE made the full move to a PG rated product.
From what WZ has been told, there is no one singular incident which has accounted for MVP's lack of push, nor is there any heat on him for any specific reason. "This is not a Matt Hardy situation," said a WWE creative team member, "MVP is not being punished nor does he have any heat on him, it's more a matter of creative being limited in what it can pitch for MVP given his past and WWE's current political landscape."
WZ has been told that MVP is set to meet with Vince McMahon within the coming days to address both his current situation and his future, so we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available
I forgot MVP's past. You would think that would actually be a good thing for the company having someone they could use to battle in debates regarding the negativity of wrestling. Here they have a guy who actually made it a positive and turned his life around. But they're seeing it from a different perspective. I do know that MVP can't visit some countries due to his past which I guess could hurt the show but it would seem like there's a way around that. Looks more like the WWE is finding reasons to why they can't give MVP a push. But I guess its a good thing that its not like the Matt Hardy situation and he doesn't actually have heat on him.
Let me get in my detailed King of the Ring prediction
I got Alberto Del Rios beating Daniel Bryan in the finals
or
Sheamus beating Daniel Bryan in the finals
Either way Daniels is going to beat one of them in the semis and get beat up and "injured".
I got Alberto Del Rios beating Daniel Bryan in the finals
or
Sheamus beating Daniel Bryan in the finals
Either way Daniels is going to beat one of them in the semis and get beat up and "injured".
I'm a big Del Rios fan ever since he lit it up @ a house show prior to his TV debut...the highlight of the program.
so i guess "Juan" Cena is making his debut on Raw(beating down nexus ppl backstage) 
I have my money on Del Rio as well.
I agree. He is not championship material yet and all this talk about him improving only shows some are saying he is not actually there as a championship level main eventer who can draw.
All you have to ask yourself is this. Would he be champion 5-10-15 years ago at this stage of his career?
New stars need to be made, but titles being tossed around is only making the past look greater. Not only that the Money In the Bank is also a cheap way to have someone win a title in a situation that explains why they are champion in the first place. It's lame now before it was creative and now it's just a crutch to get someone undeserving into position of champion. Can someone really say Miz had that one match where you can say yes he is championship caliber?
All the greats who worked hard and EARNED the spots always had that signature match that everyone critically agreed a push as champion was warranted. With Austin it was his match with Bret at WM 13. The Rock his match with HHH in a ladder match at SummerSlam. HBK his ladder match with Razor and the list goes on. That is why they connected with the audience instead of getting backlash when they are forced.
Everybody who works hard is compensated with a salary. The titles should go to the cream of the crop. That's why I haven't watched as much since they started using the titles to get people over instead of the other way around ever since Angle and Brock's push although they were excusable with their athletic backgrounds.
We now have a name courtesy of The Miz...
"The Miz Girl"
"The Miz Girl"
So a 61 year old lawler put on one of the best title matches this year, vince needs to be ashamed of himself
. I know miz is a heel and needs to generate heat but his running down the legends when describing himself becoming champ was unnecessary seeing as how he needs to gain some cred first. He was talking about piper steamboat etc not being world champ, but the thing is they were still hall of famers while he is champ and people still won't know him.
. I know miz is a heel and needs to generate heat but his running down the legends when describing himself becoming champ was unnecessary seeing as how he needs to gain some cred first. He was talking about piper steamboat etc not being world champ, but the thing is they were still hall of famers while he is champ and people still won't know him.
~MVP's Stagnated Push and Limitations~
Quote:
As the behind-the-scenes story of MVP and his current WWE situation continues to unfold, WrestleZone has learned some new information from several well placed WWE sources.
MVP's push in WWE has been at a stalemate for quite some time now, which has left fans puzzled as to why the superstar has not been given a better spot in the company.
From what we've been told, MVP's WWE situation is best described as a "double-edged sword." MVP is a convicted felon who spent 9 years in prison prior to signing with WWE. On the one hand, WWE likes to use MVP's story to its advantage as the company likes the idea of having a "feel-good" story to run with in order to promote a more philanthropic image. MVP has turned his life around, devotes a lot of his time to charity and has maintained a high profile job with WWE. This is an attractive story the company can use if necessary.
On the other hand, however, MVP's past ultimately limits him. With the political environment as it is in WWE at the moment, the fear is that if the company pushes MVP too high it could prove to be detrimental should anyone decide to criticize WWE for hiring a convicted felon.
Additionally, WZ has been told that Vince McMahon doesn't like MVP as a heel, and given MVP's past the only way a true heel turn could work for him would be if creative went all the way with the turn and made light of his time spent in prison. Given WWE's current PG setting, that idea is highly unlikely. While it's true that MVP's jail time has been mentioned on WWE TV in the past, it was well before WWE made the full move to a PG rated product.
From what WZ has been told, there is no one singular incident which has accounted for MVP's lack of push, nor is there any heat on him for any specific reason. "This is not a Matt Hardy situation," said a WWE creative team member, "MVP is not being punished nor does he have any heat on him, it's more a matter of creative being limited in what it can pitch for MVP given his past and WWE's current political landscape."
WZ has been told that MVP is set to meet with Vince McMahon within the coming days to address both his current situation and his future, so we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available
Booker T is a felon too, and a multi-time World Champ
That's the problem of the way the product is presented, not the wrestler himself.
It's very possible he could have been the champion in previous eras because he can talk and work, must-have qualities for the top guy. He's a better worker/talker than a lot of guys who have been champion of the AWA/WWF/WWE/NWA/WCW/ECW/TNA.
When you complain about how they cheapen titles, I wholeheartedly agree while still thinking Miz has earned his chance at holding the top title (even though we all know this reign will be short. No longer than the Royal Rumble). The guy went from the mascot of Smackdown to being the equal of John Morrison in a great tag team to a solid midcarder to world champion. He followed a very similar path to that of Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels in the WWF days.
I think it's ridiculous that there are currently two guys who have been champ 9 times currently working and neither of them are 40 (Cena and Edge) plus a few guys that have been champ 6 or more times and one guy who's been the champ 13 times. By the same token, when they talk about Jack Swagger, they spend more time talking about him being a two time All American than him being a former World champion, discrediting him, his run, and the title.
So a 61 year old lawler put on one of the best title matches this year, vince needs to be ashamed of himself
I don't have a problem with it because that's what good heels do. He's supposed to run down everyone else and boost himself up. That's his character and it turned into a great promo. Btw, it was great to see the Lawler I remember make an appearance.
Between Miz, Barrett, and Sheamus, WWE has a great crop of young heels for the next 5-8 years, barring injury.
The problem i have with miz is that he comes off like a joke heel, he clearly tries to talk like jericho when he gets into his low tone serious voice and i just don't buy it. The part i find funny is how he was talking about how great he is compared to the legends, yet when he interrupted chad ocho a couple of months ago the sportscenter people had no idea who he was.
I don't think it's Miz trying to sound like Jericho but someone in the back trying to get him to sound like Jericho.
But the part about him comparing himself to the old guys is classic heel behavior.
Kaitlyn won NXT over Naomi?
It's bullshit but not unexpected since Kaitlyn's the one who's been making appearances on other shows in storylines and all Naomi has been doing is wrestling well and cutting serious promos. Hopefully they have something planned for Naomi other than going back to FCW since they clearly undermined her chance at winning by making Kaitlyn a more well known character.
It's bullshit but not unexpected since Kaitlyn's the one who's been making appearances on other shows in storylines and all Naomi has been doing is wrestling well and cutting serious promos. Hopefully they have something planned for Naomi other than going back to FCW since they clearly undermined her chance at winning by making Kaitlyn a more well known character.WWE Announces Celebrities For Tribute To The Troops Special
Posted by Mitch Michaels on 12.01.2010
Diddy's gonna be there?
Diddy-Dirty Money, Cedric The Entertainer and Ariel Winter will all perform on WWE Tribute To The Troops, which will air on NBC at 9:00 PM on December 18th. Check out a press release from WWE below.
Diddy-Dirty Money will perform "Coming Home" off their new album Last Train To Paris, Cedric will do stand-up and Ariel Winter will sing the National Anthem. Miss USA Rima Fakih will serve as the ring announcer. Sherri Shepherd will also be at the show.
Rey Mysterio, John Cena, Randy Orton, Big Show, WWE champion The Miz, and others are being advertised on the card.
Posted by Mitch Michaels on 12.01.2010
Diddy's gonna be there?
Diddy-Dirty Money, Cedric The Entertainer and Ariel Winter will all perform on WWE Tribute To The Troops, which will air on NBC at 9:00 PM on December 18th. Check out a press release from WWE below.
Diddy-Dirty Money will perform "Coming Home" off their new album Last Train To Paris, Cedric will do stand-up and Ariel Winter will sing the National Anthem. Miss USA Rima Fakih will serve as the ring announcer. Sherri Shepherd will also be at the show.
Rey Mysterio, John Cena, Randy Orton, Big Show, WWE champion The Miz, and others are being advertised on the card.
RANDY ORTON = BRITTLE
According to sources, Randy Orton suffered an injury to his knee on last week's RAW from Orlando, FL. This is the same night Orton lost the WWE title to The Miz after he cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase. According to the source, Nexus member Husky Harris kicked Orton in the knee, thus causing the injury. Orton was kept off WWE weekend live events as a result of this. The injury caused quite the scare among WWE management as the last thing they need right now is another top star injured.
According to sources, Randy Orton suffered an injury to his knee on last week's RAW from Orlando, FL. This is the same night Orton lost the WWE title to The Miz after he cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase. According to the source, Nexus member Husky Harris kicked Orton in the knee, thus causing the injury. Orton was kept off WWE weekend live events as a result of this. The injury caused quite the scare among WWE management as the last thing they need right now is another top star injured.
RANDY ORTON = BRITTLE
According to sources, Randy Orton suffered an injury to his knee on last week's RAW from Orlando, FL. This is the same night Orton lost the WWE title to The Miz after he cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase. According to the source, Nexus member Husky Harris kicked Orton in the knee, thus causing the injury. Orton was kept off WWE weekend live events as a result of this. The injury caused quite the scare among WWE management as the last thing they need right now is another top star injured.
Did he really injure his knee? I thought him acting like his knee was hurt was just Orton selling the beatdown before he was to lose to Miz after the Barrett match.
Kaitlyn won NXT over Naomi?
I co-sign everything you've written. She does, however, seem to be every white man's wetdream (check the IWC boards to see what I mean), so I "get" why she won. But really, if you're being objective on all facets, Naomi has been THE most impressive out of all the women (and yes...including AJ who has been really good, but her best outing wasn't as impressive as Naomi's).
In the end, both Naomi and AJ will end up on the main roster anyway. But seeing as how Kaitlyn managed to get her character over (without any wrestling skills), and Naomi's character was losing steam toward the end of the season, Naomi needed the victory more than Kaitlyn did.
Silly WWE booking, but what else is new.
*goes back to watching Chikara & Shimmer*
WWE.com Lex Luger SVR11 interview
WWE.com: You'll be a playable legend in this holiday season's downloadable content package. Were you involved in the creation of your character?
Lex Luger: I totally trusted THQ on that, but I just got a sneak peek preview and the realism is just incredible.
WWE.com: It must be interesting to see how your character has evolved since your appearance in 1995's WrestleMania: The Arcade Game.
Luger: Oh yeah, it’s like night and day. I mean not just the technology, but the maneuvers and the different matches and all the alliances you can get involved in. The variety of choices they have now just blows me away.
WWE.com: You’ve had many personas over your career, but it’s the “All-American” Lex Luger that’s featured in the game. What are your memories of that time?
Luger: As far as the highlights of my career, slamming Yokozuna was just phenomenal. Everyone who goes on YouTube or Googles me, they always say, ‘I saw that thing where you slammed that gigantic guy!’ It really was an incredible experience.
WWE.com: You teamed with The British Bulldog during that era. Were you excited to learn that he's also a part of this package?
Luger: The Allied Powers are back! Isn’t that cool? That’s part of the fun of this game. You’re able to put teams together and get us involved with today’s current Superstars. You can have really classic matchups.
WWE.com: You hung up your boots in 2001. Was there a dream match you never had in your career that you would love to create in this game?
Luger: I guess it would be against some of today’s Superstars. I'd like to see how I’d match up against John Cena or Triple H or Randy Orton.
WWE.com: So how would The Total Package do in a brawl with powerhouses like Kane or Sheamus?
Luger: I like to think I’d hold up pretty well. The athletes are more athletic and the maneuvers are so spectacular, but I’d still have a basic ground attack. I’d have to stick with that, but sometimes simplicity is best.
WWE.com: Plus, once you get them in your patented Torture Rack, it's all over.
Luger: People tell me that back in the day they loved to pick me in games, because once I got them in the Rack the match was over. You don’t kick out of the Torture Rack, buddy.
WWE.com: We spoke with you about your health issues late last year in a "Where Are They Now?" feature. How have you been feeling since then?
Luger: Thank you for asking. I'm getting more strength and endurance back. I'm able to do more things from my spinal cord injury, which I'm very thankful about. I still continue motivational speaking with guys like The Million Dollar Man. And I have a business called Total Package Fitness out here in Atlanta. We do wellness consultation, exercise, nutrition and supplementation. That’s what I always loved doing.
There were a few months when I stoped watching wrestling as a kid, this must be the time when they formed the Allied Powers. I damn sure don't remember them as a tag team.
WWE.com: You'll be a playable legend in this holiday season's downloadable content package. Were you involved in the creation of your character?
Lex Luger: I totally trusted THQ on that, but I just got a sneak peek preview and the realism is just incredible.
WWE.com: It must be interesting to see how your character has evolved since your appearance in 1995's WrestleMania: The Arcade Game.
Luger: Oh yeah, it’s like night and day. I mean not just the technology, but the maneuvers and the different matches and all the alliances you can get involved in. The variety of choices they have now just blows me away.
WWE.com: You’ve had many personas over your career, but it’s the “All-American” Lex Luger that’s featured in the game. What are your memories of that time?
Luger: As far as the highlights of my career, slamming Yokozuna was just phenomenal. Everyone who goes on YouTube or Googles me, they always say, ‘I saw that thing where you slammed that gigantic guy!’ It really was an incredible experience.
WWE.com: You teamed with The British Bulldog during that era. Were you excited to learn that he's also a part of this package?
Luger: The Allied Powers are back! Isn’t that cool? That’s part of the fun of this game. You’re able to put teams together and get us involved with today’s current Superstars. You can have really classic matchups.
WWE.com: You hung up your boots in 2001. Was there a dream match you never had in your career that you would love to create in this game?
Luger: I guess it would be against some of today’s Superstars. I'd like to see how I’d match up against John Cena or Triple H or Randy Orton.
WWE.com: So how would The Total Package do in a brawl with powerhouses like Kane or Sheamus?
Luger: I like to think I’d hold up pretty well. The athletes are more athletic and the maneuvers are so spectacular, but I’d still have a basic ground attack. I’d have to stick with that, but sometimes simplicity is best.
WWE.com: Plus, once you get them in your patented Torture Rack, it's all over.
Luger: People tell me that back in the day they loved to pick me in games, because once I got them in the Rack the match was over. You don’t kick out of the Torture Rack, buddy.
WWE.com: We spoke with you about your health issues late last year in a "Where Are They Now?" feature. How have you been feeling since then?
Luger: Thank you for asking. I'm getting more strength and endurance back. I'm able to do more things from my spinal cord injury, which I'm very thankful about. I still continue motivational speaking with guys like The Million Dollar Man. And I have a business called Total Package Fitness out here in Atlanta. We do wellness consultation, exercise, nutrition and supplementation. That’s what I always loved doing.
There were a few months when I stoped watching wrestling as a kid, this must be the time when they formed the Allied Powers. I damn sure don't remember them as a tag team.
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Report: Lawler & Cole Pushing For Jim Ross Return
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
It’s said to be no secret that Jim Ross wants to return to the announce booth. His appearance on RAW two weeks ago resulted in overwhelming sentiment that he should return, but his fate lies in the hands of Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn, who prefer youth—though Jerry Lawler is three years older than Ross.
Furthermore, Lawler and Cole have pushed for Ross to replace Matt Striker as the third man for pay-per-view broadcasts, whom they both dislike. McMahon, however, feels the pay-per-view broadcast team should be limited to those who work television.
Why Kaitlyn Won NXT + Backstage Future Plans
Source: Pwinsider.com
It is said that fan balloting for the winner of NXT played a huge part in WWE’s decision to have Kaitlyn beat Naomi for the season three crown.
While the company does not disclose details on how eliminations are determined, Kaitlyn won a vote — advertised as 50 percent audience and 50 percent Pros.
Besides Kaitlyn, AJ is expected to be retained on television, likely with Primo on Raw. While not confirmed, it is expected that Kaitlyn will join the Smackdown brand to continue her interaction with Vickie Guerrero.
In regards to the runner-up of NXT season three, Naomi, many people within the company are high on her as a long-term project due to her stellar athletic ability.
Mick Foley Frustrated w/ TNA – Leaving The Company?
Mick Foley gave an interview to GeekWeek.com yesterday where he says that he doesn’t plan on renewing his contract with TNA. Foley said he was frustrated with communication problems inherent in the structure of the company similar to WCW and that he wasn’t pleased that the company didn’t air footage of his appearance at Jon Stewart’s Rally To Restore Sanity for Comedy Central.
“I’ve been beating myself up and it’s frustrating because I can’t seem to get the decision makers in TNA to realize that it is a big deal to show me in front of 250,000 fans at the Jon Stewart rally and to show the reaction of the crowd,” he said. He noted that the contract was up in about “eight or nine months” and that his in-ring days are limited as it is.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
It’s said to be no secret that Jim Ross wants to return to the announce booth. His appearance on RAW two weeks ago resulted in overwhelming sentiment that he should return, but his fate lies in the hands of Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn, who prefer youth—though Jerry Lawler is three years older than Ross.
Furthermore, Lawler and Cole have pushed for Ross to replace Matt Striker as the third man for pay-per-view broadcasts, whom they both dislike. McMahon, however, feels the pay-per-view broadcast team should be limited to those who work television.
Why Kaitlyn Won NXT + Backstage Future Plans
Source: Pwinsider.com
It is said that fan balloting for the winner of NXT played a huge part in WWE’s decision to have Kaitlyn beat Naomi for the season three crown.
While the company does not disclose details on how eliminations are determined, Kaitlyn won a vote — advertised as 50 percent audience and 50 percent Pros.
Besides Kaitlyn, AJ is expected to be retained on television, likely with Primo on Raw. While not confirmed, it is expected that Kaitlyn will join the Smackdown brand to continue her interaction with Vickie Guerrero.
In regards to the runner-up of NXT season three, Naomi, many people within the company are high on her as a long-term project due to her stellar athletic ability.
Mick Foley Frustrated w/ TNA – Leaving The Company?
Mick Foley gave an interview to GeekWeek.com yesterday where he says that he doesn’t plan on renewing his contract with TNA. Foley said he was frustrated with communication problems inherent in the structure of the company similar to WCW and that he wasn’t pleased that the company didn’t air footage of his appearance at Jon Stewart’s Rally To Restore Sanity for Comedy Central.
“I’ve been beating myself up and it’s frustrating because I can’t seem to get the decision makers in TNA to realize that it is a big deal to show me in front of 250,000 fans at the Jon Stewart rally and to show the reaction of the crowd,” he said. He noted that the contract was up in about “eight or nine months” and that his in-ring days are limited as it is.
