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she's actually a lot better looking without all the slap.
i'm rewatching the 92 rumble, seriously todays do not compare. the fact the ring si full most of the match just makes it seem more exciting.
i'm rewatching the 92 rumble, seriously todays do not compare. the fact the ring si full most of the match just makes it seem more exciting.
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What's better than those images?
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I think everybody would agree with that but do you think there were NO good workers before Trish and that she had no one good to work with or that the rest of the division was "incompetent?"
The whole problem post Trish is the same problem post Hogan. McMahon wants to stick to a formula and keeps on trying to remake someone closer to that Trish mold. Didn't work with Hogan and it hasn't worked with her. He doesn't want to give the division a chance with a different kind of star.
Mickie could have been that but for a long time she wasn't being put into the same level of matches with the same level of opponents Trish was nor was she given the airtime Trish was and when Mickie did work with a Beth or Melina it never got the same kind of attention.
The womens division has enough good workers for a strong division right now thats comparable with the knockouts but the good ones aren't being given the opportunity to work together. Gail, Natalya, Beth, Melina, Kharma, and arguably AJ and Layla are enough to anchor a stronger division now but its not going to happen.
I loved how Heenan was practically hyperventilating during the commentary, as if he were actually in the ring competing alongside Flair, and Gorilla fed off it brilliantly, maybe their best ever commentary outing.
Heenan and Flair were a perfect fit. Shame he didn't manage him more in WCW. I'd argue he worked just as well with Flair as JJ Dillon did but in a different kind of way. JJ's serious business manager type persona balanced Flairs over the topness while Heenans weasily smart alec routine matched with Flair's similar personality.
I always wondered if Heenan would have worked as a manager to the Four Horsemen or better yet what if JJ or Heenan had reformed the Four Horsemen in WWF?
Between 88 and 91 WWF had all the necessary guys to reform the Horsemen (Flair, JJ, Arn, Tully, and Barry Windham). I would have been very interested to see that story play out where they show up to take out Hogan and take the WWF title.
They probably couldn't use the Horsemen name but Vince could have found a way around that.
Heres another question for you folks: if Flair could have reformed the Horsemen in WWF but it HAD to be all new members who would you pick?
This can be during either one of Flairs WWE runs (1991-93 or 2001-08)
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I vote for this one now
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TURNBUCKLE MADNESS: MATT CAPPOTELLI DISCUSSES HIS HEALTH, TOUGH ENOUGH, OVW, LIFE AND MORE
By George Wren on 2011-06-04 12:30:34
Former Tough Enough champion Matt Cappotelli
PWInsider.com Presents Turnbuckle Madness
Guest: Matt Cappotelli
Commentary: George Wren
Slogan: Nothing Is Held Back
George: During this segment of Turnbuckle Madness we have none other than former WWE's Developmental talent Matt Cappotelli. Matt thanks for joining us here on PWInsider for Turnbuckle Madness.
Matt: Thanks for having me.
George: When were you born?
Matt: November 12, 1979
George: Where were you born?
Matt: Norwich, NY
George: Where are you currently residing at the present time?
Matt: Louisville, KY
George: Didn't you get your start with Tough Enough III?
Matt: Yes, I wanted to try out for the TE II, but I missed the deadline, so when season III came around I made sure I didn't miss it.
George: How did the day begin during your Tough Enough tryouts?
Matt: We started everyday training day by running a mile, then 100 squats, pushups, situps, jacks, etc, etc. Then we started the ring training which spanned about 6-8 hrs per day.
George: How were you able to adapt being around the TE crew day in and day out, weeks, and even months?
Matt: The crew didn't bother me, I was there for one reason and didn't really mind having cameras/mics on us at all times. I was focused and driven to win.
George: With being around each other that long tension had to abrupt at times did anyone lose their cool behind the cameras?
Matt: There were definitely times that got tough and tested your mental/emotional/ and physical toughness. But that's what it's about, rising above challenges. No one really lost their cool behind the scenes, but it was a competition and things did get intense at times.
George: Many has wondered about reality shows. So is TE scripted as far as do they know who is going to win ahead of time?
Matt: I can only speak for TEIII and say that it was absolutely not scripted and no one knew who was going to win before that final show that was seen live.
George: After winning TE you was sent down to Louisville, Kentucky to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)... What did you enjoy the most working for OVW?
Matt: OVW was a great place for me to learn and I had the chance to work with alot of guys down there who helped me develop. It was a great look into how a TV show is put together, how to tell stories on camera and in the ring. From Rip Rogers, Jim Cornette, and Danny Davis to Al Snow, Lance Storm, and Paul Heyman - you can't ask for better people to learn under. During my time there, we all got to be pretty tight and it was cool to see people get called up to the main roster.
George: There was a incident involving Bob Holly/Hardcore Holly where he worked stiff with you, and even caused a concussion. Why do you feel like Holly had it out for you, do you think it was because you was just a rookie breaking into the business?
Matt: It was confusing at the time because I was so green. I understand now that I look back at the situation, but I will never agree that it was right or justified. People deal with things in different ways, Bob and I come from two different states of mind I guess. I've never had bad feelings towards Bob, I hope the best for him wherever he is.
George: Didn't that incident happen in OVW or during TE?
Matt: The Bob Holly incident was during TEIII but I wrestled him in OVW and WWE after that.
George: Have you had any other major injuries from the ring besides the concussion?
Matt: Yes, I broke my left Fibula in my leg in 2004. I was coming down from a suplex and got my foot caught underneath me. Half of my lower leg snapped, not a good night!
George: You captured the OVW Heavyweight Championship on November 9, 2005 defeating Johnny Jeter. What were your thoughts on when Jim Cornette put the strap on you?
Matt: Actually, it was Paul Heyman who was writing OVW at the time. I was teaming with Jeter at the time when I broke my leg, so I was out of action for 6-8 weeks. Paul E wrote an awesome story that had Jeter turn his back on me when I was injured. For the next few months, while I was recovering, I was hunting Jeter for revenge. It all culminated with me facing Jeter for the title in a 2 out of 3 falls match. This was the most fun I've ever had working - everything just clicked and I loved the way Paul thinks and writes a story. That was the 2nd most memorable time in OVW, only to be topped by my last night in the ring when I shared with everyone that I was diagnosed with brain cancer. Both of those moments stick in my head daily.
George: You held the strap for 3 months and were about to be called up to the World Wrestling Entertainment when you were diagnosed with astrocytoma. For the readers that are unaware what astrocytoma is can you shed some light on what the disease is?
Matt: An astrocytoma is just a type of brain tumor. A mass of cells that continually divide and grow. Cancer is graded from stage1(least aggressive) to stage4(most aggressive). My tumor was a stage 2 cancer.
George: On February 8, 2006 you gave an emotional speech where you had to give up the OVW Heavyweight Championship due to your illness. What thoughts were running through your mind that night?
Matt: It was the most memorable night of my entire life, not just my wrestling career. I had just found out that I had cancer and told Danny Davis and Paul Heyman that I wanted to share the details with the audience. They gave me free reign to do and say whatever I wanted. I had no plan, no script, no rehearsal... I just went out in the ring and shared my heart with anyone that would listen. I had no idea what was next for me, but I knew I was in for the fight of my life.
George: Did you know then that your career was over?
Matt: I still don't know now if my career is over. The doctors have their opinions and so do I, but one of these days everyone will know for sure.
George: May 1, 2007 you underwent brain surgery to remove the cancer. How long did it actually take to perform such a surgery?
Matt: The actual surgery took about 4 hours to perform. It was a very delicate procedure and there were a lot of things that could go wrong. thankfully God protected me and I have very little side affects from the surgery and my treatments. I'm in the best shape of my life right now.
George: Were the surgeons able to remove all the cancer?
Matt: No, they couldn't get it all, they hoped that what they could not get to would be killed with radiation and chemotherpy. So I started with 30 radiation treatments and went on to endure 2 years of chemotherapy. I have MRI's every six months to make sure nothing is growing back. So far, everything is clean and I feel amazing.
George: Do you have a different out look on life then you did before your surgery?
Matt: There is always a new found appreciation for the little things that you maybe used to take for granted. I just try to use what i've been through to help as many people as I can. God dealt me this hand and I'm goingn to play it to the best of my ability. I hope people can see my story and be inspired to conquer anything. I would love for people to share my video at www.notafan.com with others who might be inspired by my story.
George: What all did the surgery consist of?
Matt: The surgery consisted of them removing a large portion of my skull to extract all the cancerous tissue. I left me a pretty gnarly scar, but I like it and reminds me everyday of what I've overcome.
George: You were under a WWE contract during your surgery but after your surgery you were released from your contract on January 4, 2009. This had to be a devastating blow just going through surgery then being released?
Matt: I was never released from my contract, Vince called me and told me he would stand behind me through this. My contract simply expired in '09 and opted not to re-sign me. I was thankful that Vince kept me employed during my fight. Of course I would have loved to stay with the company, but they took care of me for 3 years. I tried to pitch some ideas to stay involved, but nothing panned out while I was going through my chemo.
George: Why didn't WWE allow you to make a comeback?
Matt: It's not that they didn't allow me to make a comeback, I just hadn't reached a point of going back yet. I've been through a lot and something like this isn't just an injury that heals and you're back, it takes time.
George: Would you ever consider going back to the WWE if the opportunity ever presented itself?
Matt: Yes, I would consider going back only if it was right and fit. I would never want to force anything before I was ready, but I think about it all the time. Only time will tell what the next step is. I'm just focused on feeling good and keeping healthy.
George: Now you have a background in college football?
Matt: I played college football at Western Michigan University. I played line backer and special teams for them. I left college a year early to try out for TEIII. I finished my college degree just last December at the University of Louisville.
George: What made you decide professional wrestling over college football?
Matt: Pro Wrestling was something that I had always been a fan of, but never knew how to get into the business. I had no idea what Indy's were or that they even existed until I met my good friend Colt Cabana in college. We played football together and talked wrestling. When TE started I knew I could compete and thought this was my only way into the business, so I sent in my audition tape.
George: Do you watch today's product?
Matt: Yes, I'm still a fan and watch when I can. It's good to see my buddies like Punk and Morrison do well. Makes me want to be right there with them.
George: If so what do you think about Vince bringing back Tough Enough?
Matt: I thought they should have done it sooner. I think it's great TV and way to get to know a Superstar before they debut.
George: If you had to go out on a limb who do you think will snag the competition?
Matt: Luke is probably going to take it, unless his ego gets in the way then Andy will take it.
George: Now you are a born again Christian and also work in doing ministry work as well?
Matt: I've been a Christian since I was in high school, so it's nothing new. I owe God everything for what he's done in my life and I just want to use what he's given me to inspire others. I've been a speaker at churches, youth groups, different sports events, schools, etc. I take any opportunity to share what I've been through because I've seen it make an impact on other people in a positive way. You can check out my video at www.notafan.com - I know I mentioned that earlier, but please go check it out and share with your family and friends. There are a lot of good stories on there and it means a lot to me to for people to see it.
George: If you could change one thing in your life what would it be and why?
Matt: I would be able to reach more people with the message of hope. No matter how horrible of a situation you are faced with, without hope, there is no chance to make it. Don't lose sight of what is truly important. I wish I could be on TV every week living out that truth.
George: Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
Matt: My parents who have always supported me - no questions asked. They been behind me and have given me everything I've needed to be successful in life. They taught me to stand up and fight for things when it's not the popular thing to do, no matter the cost. They are good people and I'm proud to have them as my family.
George: Are there any closing words?
Matt: I appreciate you asking me for this interview. I want to thank everyone for their continued support and prayers as I continue down the path that God has laid out for me. Keep your eyes open, you never know where I may show up.
George: Matt I want to thank you for your time and wish you all the very best.
Matt: Thank you for giving me a continued voice and platform to inspire others.
By George Wren on 2011-06-04 12:30:34
Former Tough Enough champion Matt Cappotelli
PWInsider.com Presents Turnbuckle Madness
Guest: Matt Cappotelli
Commentary: George Wren
Slogan: Nothing Is Held Back
George: During this segment of Turnbuckle Madness we have none other than former WWE's Developmental talent Matt Cappotelli. Matt thanks for joining us here on PWInsider for Turnbuckle Madness.
Matt: Thanks for having me.
George: When were you born?
Matt: November 12, 1979
George: Where were you born?
Matt: Norwich, NY
George: Where are you currently residing at the present time?
Matt: Louisville, KY
George: Didn't you get your start with Tough Enough III?
Matt: Yes, I wanted to try out for the TE II, but I missed the deadline, so when season III came around I made sure I didn't miss it.
George: How did the day begin during your Tough Enough tryouts?
Matt: We started everyday training day by running a mile, then 100 squats, pushups, situps, jacks, etc, etc. Then we started the ring training which spanned about 6-8 hrs per day.
George: How were you able to adapt being around the TE crew day in and day out, weeks, and even months?
Matt: The crew didn't bother me, I was there for one reason and didn't really mind having cameras/mics on us at all times. I was focused and driven to win.
George: With being around each other that long tension had to abrupt at times did anyone lose their cool behind the cameras?
Matt: There were definitely times that got tough and tested your mental/emotional/ and physical toughness. But that's what it's about, rising above challenges. No one really lost their cool behind the scenes, but it was a competition and things did get intense at times.
George: Many has wondered about reality shows. So is TE scripted as far as do they know who is going to win ahead of time?
Matt: I can only speak for TEIII and say that it was absolutely not scripted and no one knew who was going to win before that final show that was seen live.
George: After winning TE you was sent down to Louisville, Kentucky to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW)... What did you enjoy the most working for OVW?
Matt: OVW was a great place for me to learn and I had the chance to work with alot of guys down there who helped me develop. It was a great look into how a TV show is put together, how to tell stories on camera and in the ring. From Rip Rogers, Jim Cornette, and Danny Davis to Al Snow, Lance Storm, and Paul Heyman - you can't ask for better people to learn under. During my time there, we all got to be pretty tight and it was cool to see people get called up to the main roster.
George: There was a incident involving Bob Holly/Hardcore Holly where he worked stiff with you, and even caused a concussion. Why do you feel like Holly had it out for you, do you think it was because you was just a rookie breaking into the business?
Matt: It was confusing at the time because I was so green. I understand now that I look back at the situation, but I will never agree that it was right or justified. People deal with things in different ways, Bob and I come from two different states of mind I guess. I've never had bad feelings towards Bob, I hope the best for him wherever he is.
George: Didn't that incident happen in OVW or during TE?
Matt: The Bob Holly incident was during TEIII but I wrestled him in OVW and WWE after that.
George: Have you had any other major injuries from the ring besides the concussion?
Matt: Yes, I broke my left Fibula in my leg in 2004. I was coming down from a suplex and got my foot caught underneath me. Half of my lower leg snapped, not a good night!
George: You captured the OVW Heavyweight Championship on November 9, 2005 defeating Johnny Jeter. What were your thoughts on when Jim Cornette put the strap on you?
Matt: Actually, it was Paul Heyman who was writing OVW at the time. I was teaming with Jeter at the time when I broke my leg, so I was out of action for 6-8 weeks. Paul E wrote an awesome story that had Jeter turn his back on me when I was injured. For the next few months, while I was recovering, I was hunting Jeter for revenge. It all culminated with me facing Jeter for the title in a 2 out of 3 falls match. This was the most fun I've ever had working - everything just clicked and I loved the way Paul thinks and writes a story. That was the 2nd most memorable time in OVW, only to be topped by my last night in the ring when I shared with everyone that I was diagnosed with brain cancer. Both of those moments stick in my head daily.
George: You held the strap for 3 months and were about to be called up to the World Wrestling Entertainment when you were diagnosed with astrocytoma. For the readers that are unaware what astrocytoma is can you shed some light on what the disease is?
Matt: An astrocytoma is just a type of brain tumor. A mass of cells that continually divide and grow. Cancer is graded from stage1(least aggressive) to stage4(most aggressive). My tumor was a stage 2 cancer.
George: On February 8, 2006 you gave an emotional speech where you had to give up the OVW Heavyweight Championship due to your illness. What thoughts were running through your mind that night?
Matt: It was the most memorable night of my entire life, not just my wrestling career. I had just found out that I had cancer and told Danny Davis and Paul Heyman that I wanted to share the details with the audience. They gave me free reign to do and say whatever I wanted. I had no plan, no script, no rehearsal... I just went out in the ring and shared my heart with anyone that would listen. I had no idea what was next for me, but I knew I was in for the fight of my life.
George: Did you know then that your career was over?
Matt: I still don't know now if my career is over. The doctors have their opinions and so do I, but one of these days everyone will know for sure.
George: May 1, 2007 you underwent brain surgery to remove the cancer. How long did it actually take to perform such a surgery?
Matt: The actual surgery took about 4 hours to perform. It was a very delicate procedure and there were a lot of things that could go wrong. thankfully God protected me and I have very little side affects from the surgery and my treatments. I'm in the best shape of my life right now.
George: Were the surgeons able to remove all the cancer?
Matt: No, they couldn't get it all, they hoped that what they could not get to would be killed with radiation and chemotherpy. So I started with 30 radiation treatments and went on to endure 2 years of chemotherapy. I have MRI's every six months to make sure nothing is growing back. So far, everything is clean and I feel amazing.
George: Do you have a different out look on life then you did before your surgery?
Matt: There is always a new found appreciation for the little things that you maybe used to take for granted. I just try to use what i've been through to help as many people as I can. God dealt me this hand and I'm goingn to play it to the best of my ability. I hope people can see my story and be inspired to conquer anything. I would love for people to share my video at www.notafan.com with others who might be inspired by my story.
George: What all did the surgery consist of?
Matt: The surgery consisted of them removing a large portion of my skull to extract all the cancerous tissue. I left me a pretty gnarly scar, but I like it and reminds me everyday of what I've overcome.
George: You were under a WWE contract during your surgery but after your surgery you were released from your contract on January 4, 2009. This had to be a devastating blow just going through surgery then being released?
Matt: I was never released from my contract, Vince called me and told me he would stand behind me through this. My contract simply expired in '09 and opted not to re-sign me. I was thankful that Vince kept me employed during my fight. Of course I would have loved to stay with the company, but they took care of me for 3 years. I tried to pitch some ideas to stay involved, but nothing panned out while I was going through my chemo.
George: Why didn't WWE allow you to make a comeback?
Matt: It's not that they didn't allow me to make a comeback, I just hadn't reached a point of going back yet. I've been through a lot and something like this isn't just an injury that heals and you're back, it takes time.
George: Would you ever consider going back to the WWE if the opportunity ever presented itself?
Matt: Yes, I would consider going back only if it was right and fit. I would never want to force anything before I was ready, but I think about it all the time. Only time will tell what the next step is. I'm just focused on feeling good and keeping healthy.
George: Now you have a background in college football?
Matt: I played college football at Western Michigan University. I played line backer and special teams for them. I left college a year early to try out for TEIII. I finished my college degree just last December at the University of Louisville.
George: What made you decide professional wrestling over college football?
Matt: Pro Wrestling was something that I had always been a fan of, but never knew how to get into the business. I had no idea what Indy's were or that they even existed until I met my good friend Colt Cabana in college. We played football together and talked wrestling. When TE started I knew I could compete and thought this was my only way into the business, so I sent in my audition tape.
George: Do you watch today's product?
Matt: Yes, I'm still a fan and watch when I can. It's good to see my buddies like Punk and Morrison do well. Makes me want to be right there with them.
George: If so what do you think about Vince bringing back Tough Enough?
Matt: I thought they should have done it sooner. I think it's great TV and way to get to know a Superstar before they debut.
George: If you had to go out on a limb who do you think will snag the competition?
Matt: Luke is probably going to take it, unless his ego gets in the way then Andy will take it.
George: Now you are a born again Christian and also work in doing ministry work as well?
Matt: I've been a Christian since I was in high school, so it's nothing new. I owe God everything for what he's done in my life and I just want to use what he's given me to inspire others. I've been a speaker at churches, youth groups, different sports events, schools, etc. I take any opportunity to share what I've been through because I've seen it make an impact on other people in a positive way. You can check out my video at www.notafan.com - I know I mentioned that earlier, but please go check it out and share with your family and friends. There are a lot of good stories on there and it means a lot to me to for people to see it.
George: If you could change one thing in your life what would it be and why?
Matt: I would be able to reach more people with the message of hope. No matter how horrible of a situation you are faced with, without hope, there is no chance to make it. Don't lose sight of what is truly important. I wish I could be on TV every week living out that truth.
George: Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
Matt: My parents who have always supported me - no questions asked. They been behind me and have given me everything I've needed to be successful in life. They taught me to stand up and fight for things when it's not the popular thing to do, no matter the cost. They are good people and I'm proud to have them as my family.
George: Are there any closing words?
Matt: I appreciate you asking me for this interview. I want to thank everyone for their continued support and prayers as I continue down the path that God has laid out for me. Keep your eyes open, you never know where I may show up.
George: Matt I want to thank you for your time and wish you all the very best.
Matt: Thank you for giving me a continued voice and platform to inspire others.
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I was checking out youtube for any clips of the Matt Cappotelli incident, and came across a shoot with Crash Holly who basically said, Matt Cappotelli should have taken that beating like a man. I can't post the clip here due to the language, but just type Crash Holly calls Matt Cappotelli a crybaby
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Da** he looks like Doc Brown on steroids lol,nice stories!!(LOL@Uncle Elmer actually having to get married and that kid pulling a knife is f**up)
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With all due respect to the Crash Holly (RIP) Bob Holly is just a bully. MC seemed like a respectful guy so what was the point? Unless Cappotelli did something to deserve it that kind of hazing/bully behavior it just seems archaic at this point and makes the company look bush league.
Thankfully WWE has cleared out guys like him. There are minuses to that but there are pluses as well. The working environmental there has enough crap to deal with without worried about getting hurt by a guy like Bob Holly. I respect his work ethic but I wasn't sad to see him released.
Matts is an inspirational story. I was wondering how he was doing recently. That must be one hell of an emotional rollercoaster wo win Tough Enough then find out you have brain cancer...which can be as bad as it gets. Hope the guy gets to live his dream one day.
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Yeah it sounded like a load of ******** to me. This is the wrestling business where every night you put your safety and well being in someone elses hands. If you really have to go and play games and be a bully and show how tough you are then do it outside of the ring where the person isn't putting their life in your hands. Otherwise someone might end up accidently getting their neck broken......
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Great interview by Gov. Ventura as always.
Re: Holly
Bob Holly is a fu**ing assh*le who liked to bully new guys because he was bitter his career didn't work out for the better. I was glad when Brock Lesnar dropped Spark Plug on his head after he tried to pull that "I'm going to teach this rookie a lesson" sh** on him.
Re: Holly
Bob Holly is a fu**ing assh*le who liked to bully new guys because he was bitter his career didn't work out for the better. I was glad when Brock Lesnar dropped Spark Plug on his head after he tried to pull that "I'm going to teach this rookie a lesson" sh** on him.
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I was reading some stuff about JBL too, and read something about Styles knocking him out hahahaha.
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they got into it..Styles landed a good punch and knocked him on his ass, not unconscious
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Green Lantern pays the Piper
By: Kevin Powers June 3, 2011
WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper is no stranger to taking his talents and charisma outside of the squared circle. After all, Hot Rod is an icon of pop culture himself whose impact on sports-entertainment is one of the greatest of all time. Among the most charismatic Superstars in WWE history, Piper has held many memorable roles in film and television. However, on Tuesday, June 7, the WWE Hall of Famer tackles a new challenge voice acting.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights is an animated collection of six interlocking stories of DC Comics legendary Green Lantern Corps in anticipation for the live action summer blockbuster, Green Lantern. In one of the short films, Piper lends his voice to an alien bounty hunter named Bolphunga, who squares off with the ring-wielding space cops as The Rowdy One continues to cement his status in the annals of pop culture. (WATCH)
WWE.com spoke with the Legend about this new challenge and how his iconic in-ring career helped him prepare for voice acting.
WWE.com: How did the role of Bolphunga come about for you?
Piper: The director heard me do other voice-over work and she asked me if I would do the voice for Bolphunga in the Green Lantern short. I actually loved working with Andrea Romano and I didnt know a whole lot about the characters, but it turned out to be a really fun experience.
WWE.com: Who exactly is Bolphunga and was there anything specific that drew you to him?
Piper: Bolphunga is this real bad guy with no redeeming qualities, kind of like Mr. McMahon. Hes this alien that just doesnt care about anybody. Bolphungas attitude actually reminded me of a lot of past and current WWE Superstars, so it was a very fun role to play. And with no real redeeming qualities, I was able to bring a bit of myself to the role.
One of the things I tried to bring to Bolphunga from my experience in WWE is that, you can be as bad as you want to be, but you wont get anyones attention unless you have something people can see and latch on to, a certain quality about you. Bolphunga is a little bit of a sissy inside because when things get bad for him, rather than stand up to adversity, he runs and hides. I really tried to use that to add an extra layer and personality to the character.
WWE.com: Did you ever read comics at any time in your life?
Piper: No, in fact, Im the guy that walked into Stan Lees office and said next time you do Batman, Id be a great villain, and then I found out that Stan Lee didnt create Batman. So, I didnt really have any background on the comics or the universe going into the role.
WWE.com: Having never read comics, what was the most fascinating thing you learned about the Green Lanterns?
Piper: Well, youve got to have the ring. Every superhero has something and Green Lantern has the ring. Whats really cool is I actually got a Green Lantern ring from the producers and I gave it to my son before he went into a mixed martial arts fight and he won. It makes me a big fan of the character because Green Lanterns not just smashing things, he thinks a bit. From the animated perspective, they really try to bring the morality to the situations for the kids watching, youve got to have justice.
WWE.com: Youve had numerous guest appearances and roles in movies and on TV over the years. What kind of challenges did voice-over work present?
Piper: The viewers cant see you, so when you have to portray yourself through your voice theres a challenge to bring the character to life. I remember I did a character in Robocop years ago Commander Cash. I wore this really ridiculous outfit and my face was covered, you couldnt recognize me in the suit, you could only hear my voice. And I learned from that experience, that no matter how silly you look, youve really got to play the character, and that really applies to voice-acting as well. Thats something I really tried to bring to Emerald Knights. Also, being a WWESuperstar and the numerous interviews Ive done over the years, you really learn to use your voice to convey emotion.
WWE.com: Appropriately, you are one of the most animated personalities in WWE history, do you think that helped you transition into voice acting?
Piper: From the perspective of getting up in front of millions of people, absolutely. With voice-overs, once youre on, you have to just go. Back in the early days of WWE, I remember doing 20 interviews every Tuesday, one right after the other on different topics. That helps give you the confidence to use your voice, so I dont think theres a training ground like that that even compares to WWE.
WWE.com: Do you find it easier with animation to get lost in the character without being immediately recognizable as Rowdy Roddy Piper?
Piper: Oh yeah, I really do. Getting into the voice-over booth, there are no cameras and no inhibitions. As Roddy Piper, theres so much built around me, so many different opinions of who I am, and the representation of a WWE Hall of Famer, so you dont want to disappoint the WWE Universe. But in the recording booth, I get lost and can completely become a character in this case, Bolphunga.
WWE.com: After your experience as Bolphunga, do you think voice acting is something you would like keep doing?
Piper: I really dig it. I did it for kicks, but I loved it and if someone asked me to do it again, I certainly would. What I would love is to have another voice actor in the booth with me so we could just play off of each other rather than just trying to go off of what you see in the film while you do the recording.
WWE.com: Outside of the recording booth and back into the ring, which current Superstar do you think most deserves to have a coconut smashed over their head, who isnt named Zack Ryder?
Piper: [Laughs] Oh, there are so many, but definitely The Miz. I do have some respect for him because we played WWE All Stars against each other on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and he hung with me. But, you know, I should have bopped him in the head with a coconut.
Its one thing to talk the talk; its another thing to walk after getting whacked with a coconut.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights is available Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray.
Follow Rowdy Roddy Piper on Twitter: @R_Roddy_Piper
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By: Kevin Powers June 3, 2011
WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper is no stranger to taking his talents and charisma outside of the squared circle. After all, Hot Rod is an icon of pop culture himself whose impact on sports-entertainment is one of the greatest of all time. Among the most charismatic Superstars in WWE history, Piper has held many memorable roles in film and television. However, on Tuesday, June 7, the WWE Hall of Famer tackles a new challenge voice acting.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights is an animated collection of six interlocking stories of DC Comics legendary Green Lantern Corps in anticipation for the live action summer blockbuster, Green Lantern. In one of the short films, Piper lends his voice to an alien bounty hunter named Bolphunga, who squares off with the ring-wielding space cops as The Rowdy One continues to cement his status in the annals of pop culture. (WATCH)
WWE.com spoke with the Legend about this new challenge and how his iconic in-ring career helped him prepare for voice acting.
WWE.com: How did the role of Bolphunga come about for you?
Piper: The director heard me do other voice-over work and she asked me if I would do the voice for Bolphunga in the Green Lantern short. I actually loved working with Andrea Romano and I didnt know a whole lot about the characters, but it turned out to be a really fun experience.
WWE.com: Who exactly is Bolphunga and was there anything specific that drew you to him?
Piper: Bolphunga is this real bad guy with no redeeming qualities, kind of like Mr. McMahon. Hes this alien that just doesnt care about anybody. Bolphungas attitude actually reminded me of a lot of past and current WWE Superstars, so it was a very fun role to play. And with no real redeeming qualities, I was able to bring a bit of myself to the role.
One of the things I tried to bring to Bolphunga from my experience in WWE is that, you can be as bad as you want to be, but you wont get anyones attention unless you have something people can see and latch on to, a certain quality about you. Bolphunga is a little bit of a sissy inside because when things get bad for him, rather than stand up to adversity, he runs and hides. I really tried to use that to add an extra layer and personality to the character.
WWE.com: Did you ever read comics at any time in your life?
Piper: No, in fact, Im the guy that walked into Stan Lees office and said next time you do Batman, Id be a great villain, and then I found out that Stan Lee didnt create Batman. So, I didnt really have any background on the comics or the universe going into the role.
WWE.com: Having never read comics, what was the most fascinating thing you learned about the Green Lanterns?
Piper: Well, youve got to have the ring. Every superhero has something and Green Lantern has the ring. Whats really cool is I actually got a Green Lantern ring from the producers and I gave it to my son before he went into a mixed martial arts fight and he won. It makes me a big fan of the character because Green Lanterns not just smashing things, he thinks a bit. From the animated perspective, they really try to bring the morality to the situations for the kids watching, youve got to have justice.
WWE.com: Youve had numerous guest appearances and roles in movies and on TV over the years. What kind of challenges did voice-over work present?
Piper: The viewers cant see you, so when you have to portray yourself through your voice theres a challenge to bring the character to life. I remember I did a character in Robocop years ago Commander Cash. I wore this really ridiculous outfit and my face was covered, you couldnt recognize me in the suit, you could only hear my voice. And I learned from that experience, that no matter how silly you look, youve really got to play the character, and that really applies to voice-acting as well. Thats something I really tried to bring to Emerald Knights. Also, being a WWESuperstar and the numerous interviews Ive done over the years, you really learn to use your voice to convey emotion.
WWE.com: Appropriately, you are one of the most animated personalities in WWE history, do you think that helped you transition into voice acting?
Piper: From the perspective of getting up in front of millions of people, absolutely. With voice-overs, once youre on, you have to just go. Back in the early days of WWE, I remember doing 20 interviews every Tuesday, one right after the other on different topics. That helps give you the confidence to use your voice, so I dont think theres a training ground like that that even compares to WWE.
WWE.com: Do you find it easier with animation to get lost in the character without being immediately recognizable as Rowdy Roddy Piper?
Piper: Oh yeah, I really do. Getting into the voice-over booth, there are no cameras and no inhibitions. As Roddy Piper, theres so much built around me, so many different opinions of who I am, and the representation of a WWE Hall of Famer, so you dont want to disappoint the WWE Universe. But in the recording booth, I get lost and can completely become a character in this case, Bolphunga.
WWE.com: After your experience as Bolphunga, do you think voice acting is something you would like keep doing?
Piper: I really dig it. I did it for kicks, but I loved it and if someone asked me to do it again, I certainly would. What I would love is to have another voice actor in the booth with me so we could just play off of each other rather than just trying to go off of what you see in the film while you do the recording.
WWE.com: Outside of the recording booth and back into the ring, which current Superstar do you think most deserves to have a coconut smashed over their head, who isnt named Zack Ryder?
Piper: [Laughs] Oh, there are so many, but definitely The Miz. I do have some respect for him because we played WWE All Stars against each other on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and he hung with me. But, you know, I should have bopped him in the head with a coconut.
Its one thing to talk the talk; its another thing to walk after getting whacked with a coconut.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights is available Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray.
Follow Rowdy Roddy Piper on Twitter: @R_Roddy_Piper
http://www.wwe.com/inside/piper-green-lantern
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Especially when that formula is to bring in ladies with absolutely no training to begin with and questionable drive for it. Trish, you could tell, wanted to go out and do the best she could, even before she learned to fully wrestle. I still remember the tale of during the fued between T&A and the Dudleys when the latter was in the midst of their "drive women through tables" schtick, and when they were to face off at a PPV and the Dudleys were scripted to finally drive Trish through a table. Vince wanted Bubba to give Trish one of the safer power bombs where he essentially takes all of the impact, but right before they all went out, Trish pulled him aside, and told him to just go for it and drive her through the table, which he did. If that doesn't sound like having true passion for the sport, I don't know what does.
The problem these days is they still try to go and get women who came from a similar background that they can "grow" into the next Trish. But, as the saying goes, "Lightning never strikes the same twice". And so far, it hasn't. There's been varying degrees of success ranging from ok (Layla), to passable (Kelly), to rather sloppy (Alicia) and boring/bad (Rosa). They need girls who really have the drive to go above and beyond what is needed for a basic wrestler, who wants to do better than what Trish did. The only one I've ever seen that looks like she wants that is Rima from this season of TE. She clearly has the passion, but she needs time to develop to see if she can show the personality and the wrestling talent.
I really wish the WWE and Vince would quit trying to fully grow their own "talent" and not be afraid to pull in those from the indies that already have talent and skill and also utilize those they already do have. Natalya was starting to get some good pops before she dropped the title inexplicably. Mickie was always over before they got rid of her. And Beth always seems to get a reaction as well. Heck, before Melina was injured, she was getting some good pops as well. The fans know who the good talents are, the WWE just isn't giving them time to shine.
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Yeah, I just can't feel sorry for Bob Holly at all, even when he broke his neck. If he doesn't want to be a professional, especially in an environment where someone can get extremely hurt if they don't do something the right way. Him getting his neck broken is the very definition of someone getting their just desserts. Problem is I doubt he learned anything from it and put all the blame on Brock. Guys like him are scum trying to overcompensate for something from their past.
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-- Mick Foley took to Twitter to comment on an online report indicating that TNA Wrestling officials perceived him as being difficult to work with.
Foley wrote, "I pushed hard for changes I felt would benefit Impact Wrestling. I can understand how some would interpret that as difficult to work with."
He did not deny reports that he asked for his release from the organization.
-- Hulk Hogan is featured in IMPACT WRESTLING's latest "Why Wrestling Matters" video. The legendary grappler discusses what drives his passion and dedication for professional wrestling.
"When I step in that squared circle, I'm in the moment," Hogan said. "That's all I care about, that's all I focus on. It's so simple to understand, it's so simple for people to dive in and just forgot all their cures and everything that's going in the world and live through IMPACT WRESTLING.
"We bring wrestling back the way it should be."
- As noted before, Mo'Nique issued an informal challenge to The Bella Twins for a pay-per-view match between herself, Kelly Price and WWE Diva Alicia Fox on her show last week. The Bellas responded to Mo'Nique on Twitter with the following:
"PS Mo'Nique couldn't even take us down with @AliciaFoxy.... Um that's called #YourDreamin' Mo Mo!"
- Booker T replaced Matt Striker on commentary during this past Thursday's WWE Superstars as Striker came out as Tyson Kidd's new manager. WWE teased this week that Striker may be sticking with Kidd and there was talk that Striker may be leaving commentary to become a manager until the storyline ends.
- The Rock won the award for "Biggest Ass Kicker" at Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards last night and dedicated the win to our US military. The awards will air on June 10th.
Partial source: F4Wonline.com
Former WWE Champions Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan have continued to attack each other on Twitter. After vowing to keep negative energy at bay, Hogan has begun retweeting messages depicting Warrior in a negative light, such as:
"Warrior was a jabroni. Hulkamania still runs wild... Brother."
"Warrior is just jealous and angry about the sad way it all ended for him... without a whimper."
"Warrior let alot of fans down over & over. Not something that'll ever be easily forgiven. Or forgotten."
Warrior shot back at Hogan by comparing him to a pet that is at the end of its rope.
"They say I hate Hogan. Never did," he wrote. "Like a favorite loved pet who has come to the end of its useful life, time to put an end to his misery."
Warrior also revealed yesterday in a blog post on his official website that his much anticipated "Karma is Coming to Collect" video will be approximately one hour long and surface online next week. He also says that he's developing a major media project and is legitimately on Twitter.
"Still figuring out how to work Twitter," he wrote. "Once I get it down, I'll level you warriors with clotheslines of creativity, courage and wisdom each thrown with Ultimate Warrior intensity."
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Foley wrote, "I pushed hard for changes I felt would benefit Impact Wrestling. I can understand how some would interpret that as difficult to work with."
He did not deny reports that he asked for his release from the organization.
-- Hulk Hogan is featured in IMPACT WRESTLING's latest "Why Wrestling Matters" video. The legendary grappler discusses what drives his passion and dedication for professional wrestling.
"When I step in that squared circle, I'm in the moment," Hogan said. "That's all I care about, that's all I focus on. It's so simple to understand, it's so simple for people to dive in and just forgot all their cures and everything that's going in the world and live through IMPACT WRESTLING.
"We bring wrestling back the way it should be."
- As noted before, Mo'Nique issued an informal challenge to The Bella Twins for a pay-per-view match between herself, Kelly Price and WWE Diva Alicia Fox on her show last week. The Bellas responded to Mo'Nique on Twitter with the following:
"PS Mo'Nique couldn't even take us down with @AliciaFoxy.... Um that's called #YourDreamin' Mo Mo!"
- Booker T replaced Matt Striker on commentary during this past Thursday's WWE Superstars as Striker came out as Tyson Kidd's new manager. WWE teased this week that Striker may be sticking with Kidd and there was talk that Striker may be leaving commentary to become a manager until the storyline ends.
- The Rock won the award for "Biggest Ass Kicker" at Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards last night and dedicated the win to our US military. The awards will air on June 10th.
Partial source: F4Wonline.com
Former WWE Champions Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan have continued to attack each other on Twitter. After vowing to keep negative energy at bay, Hogan has begun retweeting messages depicting Warrior in a negative light, such as:
"Warrior was a jabroni. Hulkamania still runs wild... Brother."
"Warrior is just jealous and angry about the sad way it all ended for him... without a whimper."
"Warrior let alot of fans down over & over. Not something that'll ever be easily forgiven. Or forgotten."
Warrior shot back at Hogan by comparing him to a pet that is at the end of its rope.
"They say I hate Hogan. Never did," he wrote. "Like a favorite loved pet who has come to the end of its useful life, time to put an end to his misery."
Warrior also revealed yesterday in a blog post on his official website that his much anticipated "Karma is Coming to Collect" video will be approximately one hour long and surface online next week. He also says that he's developing a major media project and is legitimately on Twitter.
"Still figuring out how to work Twitter," he wrote. "Once I get it down, I'll level you warriors with clotheslines of creativity, courage and wisdom each thrown with Ultimate Warrior intensity."
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