WWE Wrestling/Usapang Wrestling

[sunking]

Well hard to expect 2nd-line PPV's to match up to WM quality. When WWE sucks, they suck big-time. Oh well...

 

Kennedy prolly wouldn't use his MITB contract till the most spectacular, attention-grabbing oppurtunity.

[clubber_lang]

Where else would you see a supposedly "face" champion winning by chance and not convincingly?

 

Even the WWE writers probably have no respect for Cena's skills (or lack of it)

[Alfred Vargas]

pucha! CENA pa rin!!!!!!!! :grr: :thumbsdownsmiley:

 

at si mcmahon ecw champ!!!! :lol:

[Alfred Vargas]

ATLANTA – Backlash’s main event was a wild, chaotic brawl that featured four of the best Superstars in WWE; but in the end, John Cena once again overcame the odds, surviving the Fatal Four Way Match by pinning Randy Orton to retain the WWE Championship.

 

The rules of a Fatal Four Way Match state that the first man to score a pinfall or submission is the winner, so Cena didn’t even have to be involved in the decision to lose the gold. Still, for the second year in a row, The Champ survived multiple opponents in Backlash’s main event to walk out as WWE Champion.

 

Alliances were made and broken several times during the bout, as Rated-RKO and Cena & HBK reunited at times to try to conquer the other two opponents. Of course, it ended up being every man for himself, as the lure of the WWE Championship was too much to make any alliance more than temporary. All four men had their individual time to shine during the match, but in a wild finish, it was actually an odd assist from HBK that helped Cena retain the gold.

 

In the waning moments, Cena had Orton set up for the FU, but The Legend Killer wriggled free. He then tried an RKO, but The Champ pushed him off, directly into the path of Edge’s spear. Cena then nailed Edge with the FU, but as he turned around, Michaels nailed The Champ with Sweet Chin Music. Cena fell backwards, but fortunately for him, he landed square on Orton’s still prone body. Michaels was unable to break up the pinfall in time, and Cena got the three-count to claim victory.

 

After the bout, HBK was livid, evidently feeling that the match was his and Cena once again stole the title back from his grasp. And while it was Michaels’ signature maneuver that led directly to the pinfall, it was more a case of unfortunate circumstances than an intentional action that ultimately sealed his demise.

 

Meanwhile, Cena was unapologetic after the match, reminding WWE.com that anything can and will happen in a WWE ring.

 

“These Fatal Four Ways are just that…it’s a car wreck. The rules clearly state that first pinfall or submission wins, and you have to be ready for that,” Cena confirmed. “You have to have eyes in the back of your head; you can’t just go out there and throw home runs and expect everything to hit.”

 

Cena added that even victory isn’t enough to change his stance on Fatal Four Way rules.

 

“Guys have snuck victories out of these things, and I hate these matches,” Cena admitted. “There’s people coming from every angle, you don’t have a friend in the world, and anyone can score a quick three-count at any time. I won the match knocked out; you have to know what you’re getting into. That’s the nature of the beast, and HBK knows better than that.”

 

Regardless of whether anyone likes it or not, one common phrase still rings true after Backlash: The Champ is still here.

 

Check out the great sale going on now at

 

 

items in bold says it all...

[clubber_lang]

Just goes to show how much the ECW brand is "valued" by McMahon. bet when their contracts are up, the Originals, not to mention Joey Styles, would bolt...

[JustSmile=)]

^ i think that's a foregone conclusion. i think (if im not mistaken) the nearest contract to expire would be the 'pot' smoking duo of RVD and Sabu. I would expect them to be at TNA sooner or later.

[hitman531ph]

Catching up with Paul Bearer

By Brett Hoffman

Written: April 11, 2007

 

After 15 years in the wrestling business, Percy Pringle was determined to step up to the major leagues of sports-entertainment. Nearly two decades ago, Percy walked into WWE headquarters for an interview that he hoped would help him accomplish that very goal. Little did he know that shortly thereafter he would become Paul Bearer, and was about to embark on a journey that would take him to the top of the wrestling world.

 

As a mortician prior to his life in wrestling, Paul Bearer was a perfect fit for his role as manager of a young, ghoulish looking character known as Undertaker. In the decade and change that followed their union in 1991, the chemistry between Bearer and The Deadman would carry them to unforeseen heights, which included multiple championships and a place in history as one of the most successful duos to grace a WWE arena.

 

While managing Undertaker, Bearer enjoyed some of the most memorable experiences of his career. The urn-carrying manager cites many overseas tours, including a trip to London’s Wembley Stadium in 1992 for SummerSlam, and multiple appearances at WrestleMania as just a few highlights of his lengthy WWE tenure. One of the proudest moments of his career however, came outside of the ring during an early edition of Bearer’s talk show segment, appropriately titled The Funeral Parlor.

 

“I have a picture of it hanging on my wall,” said Bearer. “Ric Flair had just joined the company, and I had both him and Hulk Hogan in The Funeral Parlor at the same time. As I was standing there with these two legends on either side of me, I thought to myself, ‘Where do I go from here? This is the top of the mountain.’ I’ll never forget it.”

 

Over the years, Bearer and Undertaker severed ties on many occasions, only to reunite in grand fashion to the delight of WWE fans. One of the most emotional nights of Bearer’s career took place in Madison Square Garden at WrestleMania XX when, after an extended hiatus, he was once again reunited with Undertaker. As Bearer explained to WWE.com, his dramatic return almost never took place due to a particular issue with his health that threatened not only his career, but also his life.

 

“I weighed 525 pounds,” remembered Bearer. “When I left the road, I had a lot of problems. My wife was sick, I was depressed, and I gained a lot of weight. I was a big man for a lot of the years that I managed Undertaker, but I carried it well. At this point though, I could barely walk around my house.”

 

Bearer continued, detailing the phone call that would change his life forever.

 

“I got a call asking if I wanted to come back,” recalled Bearer. “I told them I would love to, but I didn’t think there was any way I could get back on the road in my condition. They asked what they could do to help me, so I told them about the gastric bypass surgery.”

 

Knowing that Bearer didn’t have the money or insurance to cover the costs of the expensive and risky surgery, WWE made Bearer an offer he couldn’t refuse.

 

“A few days later, I received another call,” said Bearer. “They said that they would really like to have me back, and so, as a signing bonus they offered to pay for the surgery. To make a long story short, I had the surgery and lost 240 pounds. The surgery saved my life, and without it, you wouldn’t be hearing from me today.”

 

Today, several years after his last appearance on WWE TV, Bearer has returned to his original trade in the funeral service industry. Toting a degree in mortuary science and a license he continually renewed during his years on the road, Bearer manages a full service funeral home in his hometown of Mobile, Ala.

 

“I’m the boss,” said Bearer. “I’m the managing funeral director, and I oversee all the operations within our crematory, cemetery and mausoleum. I also am an embalmer, and I offer grief counseling. I handle families from the time the person dies, until we put them in the ground.”

 

Believe it or not, Bearer draws on his experience in the world of sports-entertainment when preparing for a funeral service.

 

“The funeral isn’t for the dead person,” said Bearer. “It’s almost like a show for the living. There’s a distinct parallel between this and a WWE show. When WWE comes to town, they need to coordinate with the arenas and arrange for promotion of the event. When I set up a funeral, I need to coordinate plans with the church, the minister and the families. It’s a very similar procedure.”

 

Outside of the funeral home, Bearer likes to keep a finger on the pulse of the wrestling business. The veteran of the squared circle owns and operates his own promotion down south. Bearer boasts a mission statement to “celebrate tradition and set new standards,” all under the watchful eye of one of sports-entertainment’s most knowledgeable personalities.

 

Through his promotion, Bearer is able to stay close to the fans that cheered for him and Undertaker for so many years. A humble Bearer offers a simple message to those fans that followed his career.

 

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to entertain you.”

[sunking]

Wow! This is so cool! One of the WWE's biggest secrets: Paul Bearer is really THE undertaker. Hahahahah! Thanks for this post dude.

 

 

 

Catching up with Paul Bearer

By Brett Hoffman

Written: April 11, 2007

 

After 15 years in the wrestling business, Percy Pringle was determined to step up to the major leagues of sports-entertainment. Nearly two decades ago, Percy walked into WWE headquarters for an interview that he hoped would help him accomplish that very goal. Little did he know that shortly thereafter he would become Paul Bearer, and was about to embark on a journey that would take him to the top of the wrestling world.

 

As a mortician prior to his life in wrestling, Paul Bearer was a perfect fit for his role as manager of a young, ghoulish looking character known as Undertaker. In the decade and change that followed their union in 1991, the chemistry between Bearer and The Deadman would carry them to unforeseen heights, which included multiple championships and a place in history as one of the most successful duos to grace a WWE arena.

 

While managing Undertaker, Bearer enjoyed some of the most memorable experiences of his career. The urn-carrying manager cites many overseas tours, including a trip to London’s Wembley Stadium in 1992 for SummerSlam, and multiple appearances at WrestleMania as just a few highlights of his lengthy WWE tenure. One of the proudest moments of his career however, came outside of the ring during an early edition of Bearer’s talk show segment, appropriately titled The Funeral Parlor.

 

“I have a picture of it hanging on my wall,” said Bearer. “Ric Flair had just joined the company, and I had both him and Hulk Hogan in The Funeral Parlor at the same time. As I was standing there with these two legends on either side of me, I thought to myself, ‘Where do I go from here? This is the top of the mountain.’ I’ll never forget it.”

 

Over the years, Bearer and Undertaker severed ties on many occasions, only to reunite in grand fashion to the delight of WWE fans. One of the most emotional nights of Bearer’s career took place in Madison Square Garden at WrestleMania XX when, after an extended hiatus, he was once again reunited with Undertaker. As Bearer explained to WWE.com, his dramatic return almost never took place due to a particular issue with his health that threatened not only his career, but also his life.

 

“I weighed 525 pounds,” remembered Bearer. “When I left the road, I had a lot of problems. My wife was sick, I was depressed, and I gained a lot of weight. I was a big man for a lot of the years that I managed Undertaker, but I carried it well. At this point though, I could barely walk around my house.”

 

Bearer continued, detailing the phone call that would change his life forever.

 

“I got a call asking if I wanted to come back,” recalled Bearer. “I told them I would love to, but I didn’t think there was any way I could get back on the road in my condition. They asked what they could do to help me, so I told them about the gastric bypass surgery.”

 

Knowing that Bearer didn’t have the money or insurance to cover the costs of the expensive and risky surgery, WWE made Bearer an offer he couldn’t refuse.

 

“A few days later, I received another call,” said Bearer. “They said that they would really like to have me back, and so, as a signing bonus they offered to pay for the surgery. To make a long story short, I had the surgery and lost 240 pounds. The surgery saved my life, and without it, you wouldn’t be hearing from me today.”

 

Today, several years after his last appearance on WWE TV, Bearer has returned to his original trade in the funeral service industry. Toting a degree in mortuary science and a license he continually renewed during his years on the road, Bearer manages a full service funeral home in his hometown of Mobile, Ala.

 

“I’m the boss,” said Bearer. “I’m the managing funeral director, and I oversee all the operations within our crematory, cemetery and mausoleum. I also am an embalmer, and I offer grief counseling. I handle families from the time the person dies, until we put them in the ground.”

 

Believe it or not, Bearer draws on his experience in the world of sports-entertainment when preparing for a funeral service.

 

“The funeral isn’t for the dead person,” said Bearer. “It’s almost like a show for the living. There’s a distinct parallel between this and a WWE show. When WWE comes to town, they need to coordinate with the arenas and arrange for promotion of the event. When I set up a funeral, I need to coordinate plans with the church, the minister and the families. It’s a very similar procedure.”

 

Outside of the funeral home, Bearer likes to keep a finger on the pulse of the wrestling business. The veteran of the squared circle owns and operates his own promotion down south. Bearer boasts a mission statement to “celebrate tradition and set new standards,” all under the watchful eye of one of sports-entertainment’s most knowledgeable personalities.

 

Through his promotion, Bearer is able to stay close to the fans that cheered for him and Undertaker for so many years. A humble Bearer offers a simple message to those fans that followed his career.

 

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to entertain you.”

[rafer_alston]

^ i think that's a foregone conclusion. i think (if im not mistaken) the nearest contract to expire would be the 'pot' smoking duo of RVD and Sabu. I would expect them to be at TNA sooner or later.

 

 

so, Sabu would be back to TNA..after coming from TNA to WWE to TNA uli..

 

it would be good to see another RVD versus Angle match...hehehhe

 

:boo:

[teio]

this line sunk in me

A humble Bearer offers a simple message to those fans that followed his career -

 

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to entertain you.”

[mhengh]

wtf? did anyone see Trevor Murdoch use the Canadian Destroyer Piledriver to beat Matt Hardy? Ang sagwa ng version nya muntik pang pumalpak...

[clubber_lang]

Edge is once again Mr. Money In The Bank after he defeated Mr. Kennedy at Raw...

 

Kennedy is injured actually so that explains the storyline...

[sunking]

Edge is once again Mr. Money In The Bank after he defeated Mr. Kennedy at Raw...

 

Kennedy is injured actually so that explains the storyline...

 

WHAAAAT?! NOOOOOO!!!

 

I hope Kennedy gets all better, and I HOPE the writers flesh this storyline out into a real good rivalry... The Mouth versus The Jaw (or Chin).

[ayasadai]

maybe he will just let his injury to heal (if he's indeed injured), then after his recovery, WWE will set another match between the two for him to regain the MIB....

[rsc1221]

WWE News: Company lose another major star to injury

Submitted by Stu Starrs on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 8:20 AM EST

 

 

 

 

World Wrestling Entertainment have lost another main-event player to injury, and that is rising SmackDown star Mr Kennedy.

 

Over the weekend, Kennedy suffered a major tricep tear at a house show in Poughkeepsie, New York and will be out for an estimated 5-7 months. This was the reason he lost the Money in the Bank briefcase to Edge on RAW last night and why he was subsequently laid out.

 

It's likely that Kennedy may return as a babyface taking into consideration how he was laid out by one of WWE's top heels.