Wrestling

[The Ghoul]

It won't be Luger just because there is no way they can get any bank on him anymore, not only with his past legal issues, but just because his star has faded before WCW was bought. As for Sting, I heard that rumor for a very long time, but it never seems to happen. And I also heard that Shannon Ward (Daffney Unger in WCW, & Lucy Furr in NWA/TNA, XPW, Ring of Honor & some independent circuits) was supposed to join, but her OVW contract was termenated along with her potential WWE contract back in December (For those who don't know OVW: Ohio Valley Wrestling is an independent branch owned by WWE were where Potential "Superstars" go to train before they get an official contract.

 

[Go Web Go!]

That doesn't leave many options seeing as most former WCW wrestlers are in the NWA or off doing their own thing outside the country. Probably just a rumor...

 

[Pink Ranger]

I bet they're bringing back Ralphus to help Chris Jericho battle the combined forces of Trish Stratus and Christian, giving Jericho's side a much-needed boost of sex appeal to balance out the warring factions.

 

[3dman27]

may i ask who this ralphus is? i never heard of her

 

[GLfan]

Ralphus is the big fat guy Jericho had in his corner when he was a heel, he also use to humiliate him.

 

[3dman27]

oh when i read pink rangers post about" giving jericho's side a much needed boost of sex appeal"i though ralphus would be female

 

[Pink Ranger]

Ralphus did have breasts, though, so good guess.

 

[The Ghoul]

I can't really find a good picture, but here is Ralphus

 

[BlackSymbiote]

Gah! What's up with Jericho's hair?!

 

[Vapor]

There was another rumour I read somewhere that a new female wrestler was coming to WWE... Maybe there's something in that.

 

[The Ghoul]

Originally posted by Vapor
There was another rumour I read somewhere that a new female wrestler was coming to WWE... Maybe there's something in that.

Originally posted by The Ghoul
And I also heard that Shannon Ward (Daffney Unger in WCW, & Lucy Furr in NWA/TNA, XPW, Ring of Honor & some independent circuits) was supposed to join, but her OVW contract was termenated along with her potential WWE contract

 

[3dman27]

i wonder who the new diva will be?any ideas also who's gonna end up on which show?

 

[The Ghoul]

I have a feeling the might sign Francine. Just my thoughts

 

[Go Web Go!]

I think you're talking about Nikita. She was supposed to play a major role (Vince's ''other'' daughter) but she was injured and released not too long ago.

 

[3dman27]

who's nikita?

 

[The Ghoul]

Originally posted by Go Web Go!
I think you're talking about Nikita. She was supposed to play a major role (Vince's ''other'' daughter) but she was injured and released not too long ago.

What? My comment about Shannon Ward's OVW contract being let go. I wasn't sure about the details, I just went to her Official site, which is never updated, & the last update (from december 8th) said she was just let go & had plans to tour independently with out as a free agent rather than staying in one regional circuit.

 

[BlackSymbiote]

Originally posted by The Ghoul
I have a feeling the might sign Francine. Just my thoughts

I don't know. A new fed here in MO called Ozark Mountain Championship Wrestling has her scheduled for their first show, whenever that is.

But things do change.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Originally posted by Go Web Go!
I think you're talking about Nikita. She was supposed to play a major role (Vince's ''other'' daughter) but she was injured and released not too long ago.

Too bad. That sounded like it would have been a great angle.

 

[GLfan]

** SPOILERS **

RAW lottery picks

Shelton Benjamin
Nidia
Rhyno
Edge
Tajiri
Paul Heyman

Smackdown lottery picks

Renee Dupree
Mark Jindrak
Triple H
Rob Van Dam
Theodore Long
Spike Dudley

The following is from WWE.com:

Earlier tonight, Paul Heyman - the former General Manager of SmackDown! - was drafted by RAW and subsequently quit. Therefore, due to the absence of a GM on SmackDown!, I have extended the trading deadline to 9 p.m. ET Tuesday, at which time a new GM of SmackDown! will be announced, and that new GM of SmackDown! will in fact announce all trades. Thank you.

This may leave the door open for Steph to return, can't wait for Smackdown this week!

 

[3dman27]

i hope it does

 

[0neDisturbedSOB]

The WWE lottery was kind of disappointing...RAW really didn't get anyone good except for Edge, I was hoping more changes would have been made (Cena going to RAW). The ending was good with Stone Cold leading the "troops" out to kick ass.

Even though RAW got shafted in the lottery I still think it's the better show..Smackdown has virtually no star power anymore (Lesnar quitting, Angle injured...etc) I also think HHH will be traded back to RAW it would be surprising to see him leave Evolution, although they might have done this so he could be with Stephanie who will most likely return as the new Smackdown! GM.

Vince needs to just end this stupid roster split, I hated it when it first came about, and I still hate it 2yrs later....if he wants some competition resurrect WCW or ECW (I think will happen at some point). Wrestling was so much better when Vince had some REAL competition, this roster thing is ridiculous.

 

[Savage]

if it wasn't for that roster, the actual good wrestlers would not recieve the chances they do today. Benoit and Eddie would have never become champions, Edge would still be second tier, and so on. It would be Triple H and Austin tv at all times and Wrestling would pretty much go down the toilet. I'm happy about the roster split because the true stars get their chance to shine.

 

[0neDisturbedSOB]

See that's not exactly true, the roster split isn't responsilbe for making superstars from no body's...Eddie and Benoit were already big names before it happened, before Austin left he and Eddie were in a feud together, and Eddie was in line for a huge push anyways.

Benoit has always been a big name to me, the man is about as intense as they come....it's about time he captured the title, for me he makes a more convincing champion than Eddie.

HHH going to Smackdown! is bad news for them because we all know that he always has to have the belt around his waist, It's only a matter of time before he gets the WWE title (assuming he stays on Smackdown!)

I think guys like Booker T or Kane deserve a title run more than Eddie. Sure he's a tremendous performer, but why should he be champ when those guys have been around just as much as he has and they're still waiting?

 

[BlackSymbiote]

Very simple answer, SOB: Eddie and Benoit made the jump BEFORE WCW tanked. Booker T only jumped BECAUSE of the WCW tanking.

Booker T is not a WWE made star, and therefore won't become a big WWE star, regardless of fan reaction, due to Vince's ego and willingness only to push WWE stars.

Kane, I'm not sure about Kane. I think the WWE has screwed him up.

Also, don't expect WCW or ECW to be resurrected. If they are, don't expect any of the big name talent to be put on it. Sure Vince needs competition, but there's no competition if you OWN it.

 

[Savage]

Booker-T has already been champion 5 times. lol Benoit and Eddie have never gotten any till now. Kane got it for like...a night. Then he lost it again the enxt day for who knows what reason...I say Benoit and Eddie have it for a few more months and then other guys get a shot...Triple H should go back to second tier once he gets to Smackdown so he'll be forced to actually wrestle again. I remember when the guy used to be one of my favorite wrestlers back with DX and Chyna and that cool theme that sounded like a siren and all...Now he's trash.