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***Quelques nouvelles tirées du "RAW" d'hier soir***
- Mae Young sera intronisée cette année au "WWE Hall of Fame".
- The Big Show et Floyd Mayweather auront une pesée officielle la semaine prochaine, à "RAW".
- Le "RAW" de la semaine prochaine, qui durera trois heures, mettra en vedette des lutteurs des trois divisions. Plusieurs anciens matchs de "Wrestlemania" revivront dans le ring.
- The "Bunnymania match" entre Beth Phoenix/Melina et Candice Michelle/Maria sera un "Lumberjack Match". La star du hip hop Snoop Dog sera sur place.
- Carlito se joint au "Money in the Bank ladder match".
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First thing's first, Donny is out of town this week, so I'll be handling the report tonight. This week the USA Network presents WWE Monday Night Raw, live from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The show starts with HHH, Randy Orton, and John Cena in the back. They are confronted by Regal who says that he's got a wonderful idea of how to spice things up. He's going to do a Triple Threat Takeover, which is where one of the three will be in charge each week, for the next few weeks. The first of the three chosen to be in charge is John Cena. Orton is distressed, and says that the two not chosen should get the night off, so they don't get hurt. HHH says that he doesn't trust any of them. Cena says that tonight he'll come up with something satisfying.
Lillian is in the ring and says that this match is a mixed martial arts exhibition. The first contestant out is Big Show. Floyd Mayweather is shown watching from Las Vegas. His opponent is Brandon "the Thrill" Hill. Hill is roughly the same size as Floyd Mayweather. Okay, Big Show towers over most of the guys on the roster, but this looks like a kid trying to fight his dad. On another note, Big Show looks in terrific shape.
Big Show v. Brandon Hill
The ref gets both guys in the center, and Big Show walks right into Hill, bumping chests to establish dominance. The ref tells them that he wants a clean fight. Hill grabs onto the ropes as Show gets close, making the ref back Big Show away. Hill runs around the ring, getting the ropes again, and again. The ref says that if Hill gets the ropes again, he'll call it a DQ. Hill tries to go toe to toe with Big Show, but Big Show just shrugs off Hill's best shots. Big Show tosses Hill into the ropes, then hits a big boot. After a chokeslam, Big Show covers, and gets the win.
Your Winner: Big Show
Show grabs a mic and says that it won't end the way Mayweather thinks it will. He says he'll break Mayweather's legs, back, and leave him down. Mayweather says that he broke Show's nose before, but he'll break his jaw at Wrestlemania. The two exchange a few lines before Big Show lifts up Brandon Hill and gorilla presses him out of the ring. Mayweather says that Hill is a bum, that it was easy work, and that Big Show needs to be ready for Wrestlemania.
Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair are in the back, and we are told that they will be teaming up next.
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HBK and Ric Flair both come to the ring for their match. Tonight they will be taking on Cade and Murdoch.
Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair v. Cade and Murdoch
Flair starts off against Murdoch. They start with a standard tie up, with Murdoch locking on a headlock, only to get thrown into the ropes. Murdoch hits a shoulderblock, but is brought down by a hip toss from Flair. Flair starts an offense of chops, but eventually gets back body dropped by Murdoch. Flair manages to tag in HBK before any real damage is done. HBK comes in, and Murdoch tags in Cade. Cade hits the ropes, but HBK hits an inverted atomic drop. HBK hits the ropes, but is hit but Murdoch from behind. Cade starts a good offense, with a nice double team by Murdoch with a running kick to the face. Cade takes an enzguiri and tags in Murdoch before Shawn can get going. Murdoch climbs the top, but takes a boot to the face. Shawn takes advantage and tags in Flair, while Murdoch tags in Cade. Flair hits some offense with some chops, then hits a knee breaker. Flair locks in the Figure-4, and HBK stops Murdoch from interfering with the inverted Figure-4. Cade and Murdoch both tap.
Your Winners: Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair
HBK grabs the mic and says that while he appreciates everything that Ric said last week, he doesn't want the match at Wrestlemania. He says that he doesn't want to be the guy to end Ric Flair's career. He says that it is Wrestlemania, and he is the Heartbreak Kid, the Showstopper, and that if Flair keeps pushing for this match, it will be Flair's show that will be stopped. HBK leaves the ring with Flair looking on in disbelief.
Regal is in the back, and is talking on his phone, presumably to Vince. He says that Cena is in charge tonight, and that they weren't happy about it. Cena walks in and interupts. He says that since he's in charge, why not have HHH and Orton go through each other. Tonight we'll see HHH and Randy Orton go at each other. Cena says that he also has some unfinished business with Mr. Kennedy, so they'll go at it tonight. Cena then says that since he's in charge tonight, they're standing is his office not Regal's. He tells Regal he can go, and then relaxes on the couch.
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Umaga's music hits, and the Samoan Bulldozer comes out for his match against Super Crazy. Regal is now joining JR and King at the commentary table.
Umaga v. Super Crazy
Umaga straight up tosses Super Crazy around like a ragdoll. Umaga hits a nice side slam, then rams Super Crazy into the corner via a bearhug. Umaga then hits the Samoan Spike, and this one is over.
Your Winner: Umaga
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Chris Jericho is in the ring, and tonight we see the return of "Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel". Tonight the guest is Jeff Hardy. Y2J grabs the mic and welcomes us to the return of the highlight reel. He says this is the show that started all the spin offs, like Cutting Edge, are you smarter than a Snitsky, and Cooking with Goldberg. He then introduces Jeff Hardy, one of his opponents for the Money in the Bank match at Wrestlemania. He says that he himself qualified for the MITB match by beating Hardy. We see a few highlights from their match last week, in which Jericho beat Hardy. Jericho says that Wrestlemania is a ladder match, Jeff Hardy's time to shine, but while Hardy can climb ladders, do Swantons through tables, fall in hot lava and shoot lazers from his eyes, there's nothing anyone can do to stop Y2J at Wrestlemania. Hardy says that things have changed since Jericho was last here, and that in the past Hardy would have just nodded his head, wished Jericho luck, and walked away. Now, Hardy isn't just satisfied in being himself. He wants to win the match, cash it in, and win the title. Jericho reminds him that not only is he a past WWE champion, but he was the first Undisputed Champion. Y2J lets Hardy know that they are no longer friends or peers, and from now until Wrestlemania, anything goes. Hardy says he agrees and hits a Twist of Fate out of nowhere. Hardy then leaves, with Y2J down in the ring.
Kennedy is seen in the back, his match with John Cena is next.
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John Cena v. Mr. Kennedy
Kennedy starts with a kick to Cena's leg, and then a headlock. Kennedy gets thrown to the ropes, but rebounds with a nice shoulderblock. Kennedy goes to capitalize, but is brought down by a back body drop from Cena. Cena locks in an armlock, but we go to a break before anything else happens.
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We come back to see Kennedy thrown into the corner, only to get a bulldog from Cena. Cena covers, but only gets a two count. Kennedy gets thrown to the ropes, but stops himself and slides out of the ring. As Cena goes to follow, Kennedy pulls his throat across the ropes. Kennedy pulls Cena to the apron, and hits a wicked looking DDT/facebuster on the apron. Kennedy beats down Cena some more, and then gets him back in the ring for a two count. Kennedy grabs Cena and hits a sick looking neckbreaker/backbreaker. Kennedy covers, but again only gets a two count. Cena is down in the corner, and Kennedy stomps before hitting a running kick to the face. Kennedy drags Cena to the center of the ring and covers, but only gets a 2 count. Kennedy gets Cena in a side neck-vice, but Cena tries to fight out. Cena manages to break the hold, but takes a knee to the side by Kennedy. Kennedy hits a few good shots, covers, but only gets a two count again. Kennedy gets Cena in the corner and goes for another kick to the face, but Cena gets up and hits a massive clothesline. Cena now hits a few more clotheslines, and gets Kennedy to the ground. Cena goes up top and hits a flying leg drop as Kennedy tries to get up. Cena locks in the STFU, and Kennedy taps.
Your Winner: John Cena
Maria and Candice Michelle are in the back, and apparently we get to see the unveiling of Maria's Playboy cover next.
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Jerry Lawler is in the ring and he introduces Candice Michelle and Maria. Maria grabs a mic and says that it's such an honor, and that it's been a thrilling experience. She says she still can't believe that she is going to be on the cover of Playboy. Candice and King both pull the drape off of the big cover, only to see pictures of Santino placed over Maria's face and other areas. Santino comes down and says that Maria left him no choice. He says that he told her over and over again, but she had to be stubborn. He says that now whenever someone tries to imagine Maria in Playboy, they'll have an "erectile malfunction". Maria says that she's already posed for Playboy and that she wants the whole world to see it. Santino says that he is the man in the relationship, and says that it must be Maria's time of the month. He grabs Maria's arm and says that they are leaving. Maria jerks back, and King comes by with a massive right hand to Santino's face. Marella goes out of the ring, and the fake cover is thrown at him. Candice grabs the mic and says that it wasn't the only copy of the cover. A giant cover drapes down from the lights, much to Santino's displeasure.
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Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Carlito v. Cody Rhodes
Carlito goes for a kick, but Cody reverses it and hits a school boy for a two count. Carlito hits a roll up for a two, but Cody reverses it for two. Carlito hits a backslide for a two. Carlito tries to toss Cody to the outside, but Cody holds on to the top rope and skins the cat to get back in, only to be met by Carlito who brings him down. Carlito dominates for a bit, hitting some nice stomps in the corner. Cody tries to come back, but gets hit with a swinging neckbreaker. Carlito gets a two count, and locks in a chin lock. Cody manages to fight out, and counters the Backstabber by holding the top rope. Cody grabs Carlito's legs and flips over for a two count. Cody launches with a cross body block from the middle rope, covers, but gets a two count. The two go back and forth with nearfalls, with Cody finally attempting a victory roll. Carlito counters and hits the Backstabber for the win.
Your Winner: and Money in the Bank Qualifier...Carlito
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JR and King introduce Floyd Mayweather via satellite. JR asks about putting his career on the line by facing Big Show, and King asks him if he's ever been hurt. Mayweather says that he's the best, and that he's gonna bring it at Wrestlemania. Mayweather says that after Wrestlemania they'll rename WWE the MME "Money Mayweather Entertainment". King and JR thank him and say that we'll see him live next week.
Mike Adamle announces who the next Hall of Fame inductee is...Mae Young.
Finlay is in the back and he will confront JBL next.
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Finlay comes out, with some new music by the way. Vince McMahon's music hits and the chairman comes out with a mic in hand. He says that he knows that Finlay is looking forward to confronting JBL, but first Vince has some things to ask Finlay. Finlay grabs a mic, and Vince asks if it's true that Finlay conspired against him with members of the McMahon family. Finlay says it's true. Vince asks if Hornswoggle is really his son. Finlay says that Vince isn't good enough to be Hornswoggle's father. Vince asks if Finlay is Hornswoggle's father. Finlay syas that is true. Mcmahon says that JBL can't be here tonight, but they've got him via satellite. JBL is shown on the big screen, with Hornswoggle in a hospital room. JBL says that he knows Finlay doesn't want to see Hornswoggle hurt, since Hornswoggle is innocent. JBL says that he preys on the innocent, because it's helped him get to where he is today, and it's fun. JBL says that they'll fight, but on his terms. JBL slaps Hornswoggle, and Finlay reponds by saying he'll rip JBL's heart out. JBL says that no one wants to see what he is about to do to Hornswoggle, especially Finlay. JBL turns the lights off in the hospital room, and then we hear Hornswoggle scream. Finlay can only look on as we go to break.
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John Cena is now joining JR and King to help call the next match.
Randy Orton v. Triple H
They start with a standard tie up, working each other around the ring. Orton finally gets HHH in a corner, and the tie up is broken. Both men get face to face, and tie up again. Orton gets HHH back in the corner, but HHH reverses and strikes Orton in the face. Orton tries to clothesline, but HHH counters and gets a side headlock takeover. HHH holds the lock, but Orton tries to bridge up and pin HHH, but HHH kicks out. The lock breaks, Orton tries to get the advantage, but is brought down by HHH with a series of strikes. Orton gets HHH into the ropes and tries to hit a dropkick, but HHH holds the rope and Orton falls to the ground. Orton manages to toss HHH to the outside, and then tries to capitalize with the steel steps, but HHH reverses, and gets Orton in the ring. HHH stalks towards Orton, but Orton hits an inverted backbreaker. Orton covers, but only gets a two count. Orton starts to methodically stomp away at HHH. Orton then hits a knee drop to HHH, covers, but HHH kicks out at two. Orton hits another knee drop, this time to the back of HHH's head. Orton again with a cover, but HHH again kicks out at two. Triple H struggles to his feet, but Orton gets him in the corner. Orton charges, but HHH gets his elbow up. The two start to exchange blows, and Triple H hits his facebuster. Orton is staggered, and HHH sends him to the outside with his knee lift. HHH gets him back in the ring, and hits a spinebuster. Orton rolls to the outside, grabs his belt, and starts to walk away. Cena says that this match won't end like this, and goes to stop Orton. The two go face to face, and HHH hits Orton from behind, knocking both men down. HHH gets Orton back in the ring, Orton tries to attack with the belt, but HHH counters and goes for the Pedigree. Cena attacks, and this match ends in a DQ.
Your Winner: No Contest by DQ
Cena attacks Triple H, and hits the FU. As Cena gets up and goes to take care of Orton, he is hit by an RKO from the champion. Randy Orton is standing tall over both Triple H and John Cena as Raw goes off the air.
***WM 24***
Voici la carte à jour de "Wrestlemania 24":
WWE Championship Match
- Randy Orton (c) vs John Cena vs. Triple H
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Edge (c) vs The Undertaker
Money In The Bank Ladder Match
- Ken Kennedy vs Chris Jericho vs Shelton Benjamin vs Jeff Hardy vs Carlito vs trois autres lutteurs
- Ric Flair vs Shawn Michaels
- Umaga vs Batista
Playboy BunnyMania
Candice Michelle & Maria vs Beth Phoenix & Melina
John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs Finlay
Big Show vs Floyd Mayweather.
***MVP VS BATISTA***
À "Smackdown" cette semaine, MVP défendra son titre US contre Batista.
Prédiction de Smart Al: Matt Hardy interviendra dans ce match et affrontera MVP à "Wrestlemania 24".
***AAA Hall Of Fame***
Et oui comme prévu Eddy Guerrero va entrer dans le Hall Of Fame de la AAA.
Ils ont contacté Vickie Guerrero qui a accepté de recevoir la plaque, mais la WWE a refusé de la laisser y aller.
Ils ont demandé à Hector Guerrero, son frère, mais cette fois c'est la TNA qui lui a mis la pression pour ne pas qu'il y aille, ne voulant pas avoir de contact avec Konnan qui travail en tant que dirigeant de la fédération mexicaine.
C'est donc le cousin d'Eddy, Javier Llanes, lutteur des années 80 qui va recevoir cette plaque.
***Ashley Massaro***
Il semblerait qu' Ashley Massaro aurait été retourné à la maison une nouvelle fois. Elle aurait une nouvelle blessure, ce serait la quatrième blessure majeure de la diva si la rumeur est vraie.
ommentaires de John Cena : Pas tant de frustration***
Le week-end dernier dans les coulisses des house shows de la WWE, on discutait des propos tenus par John Cena concernant The Rock. En backstage, on croit que les commentaires de Cena ont été cités hors contexte par The Sun du Royaume-Uni. Bien que les déclarations du Champ aient déplu à certains, il semble qu’ils n’aient pas causé autant de remous que le voulaient les récents bulletins.
Parlant de John Cena, l’ex-champion de la WWE ne participait pas aux galas de la division Raw cette fin de semaine. Cena se trouvait à La Nouvelle-Orléans, en Louisiane, où a lieu le tournage de 12 Rounds, son prochain film. Cena a par ailleurs aménagé à La Nouvelle-Orléans. Il y demeurera toute la durée du tournage, mais sera néanmoins des prochaines émissions Raw qui nous mèneront à WrestleMania 24.
***La TNA visite le Royaume-Uni***
C’est le 10 mars prochain que la TNA mettra en vente les billets pour sa tournée britannique. La fédération sera de passage à Liverpool, Coventry et Essex les vendredi 13, samedi 14 et dimanche 15 juin. Il s’agira de la première tournée de TNA Wrestling au Royaume-Uni.
***Bobby Lashley à la TNA : Plus probable***
Booker T et Kurt Angle encouragent les dirigeants de la TNA à mettre sous contrat Bobby Lashley, selon Dave Meltzer du Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Bien que Lashley ait fait savoir à plusieurs qu’il espère faire carrière en arts martiaux mixtes, il semble plus probable qu’il prenne la direction d’Orlando. L’ex-champion des États-Unis sera libre comme l’air au mois de mai, lorsque la WWE aura terminé de lui verser son salaire.
***TNA iMPACT! en direct le 27 mars***
La TNA a émis un communiqué de presse annonçant la télédiffusion en direct de l’émission iMPACT! le 27 mars :
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Spike TV and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling Take 'TNA iMPACT!' Live for the First Time
'TNA iMPACT!' To Telecast Live On Spike TV From Universal Studios Orlando Thursday, March 27
NEW YORK, March 3 -- Spike TV and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling announced today that "TNA iMPACT!" will telecast live for the first time in the show's history on Thursday, March 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) from Universal Studios Orlando.
In addition to the live telecast, TNA will tape two additional two-hour episodes of "TNA iMPACT!" at Universal Studios Orlando on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, with these episodes premiering on Spike TV in April. For information and specific times on attending these Spike TV/TNA events, fans can visit
www.tnawrestling.com.
"This first ever special live event is a treat for TNA fans, but it is also an opportunity for viewers who are not familiar with TNA's distinct brand of high-impact wrestling to tune-in and experience first-hand that TNA is indeed the new face of wrestling," says Spike TV senior vice president of sports and specials Brian Diamond.
"Thousands of pro wrestling fans will visit Orlando, the home of 'iMPACT,' at the end of March. We're celebrating by taking 'iMPACT' live for the first time ever so that fans from across the globe can experience the best professional wrestling available today," says TNA President Dixie Carter.
"TNA iMPACT!" launched on Spike TV with a weekly one-hour show on October 1, 2005. This past October, with consistent ratings and demographic growth, "TNA iMPACT!" expanded to a two-hour telecast on Spike TV. Currently, the show averages a weekly audience of 1.5 million viewers.
"TNA iMPACT" has called Orlando, FL home since June of 2004, when it moved into its current location, dubbed "The iMPACT Zone," on Soundstage 21 at Universal Studios Orlando.
Each week, viewers who miss the action can log on to spike.com to catch up on the latest TNA action with weekly video highlights from "TNA iMPACT!"
About TNA Wrestling:
TNA Wrestling delivers a distinct brand of high-risk, athletic entertainment. TNA's roster features the biggest names in wrestling, including Kurt Angle, Booker T, Christian Cage and Kevin Nash, as well as the hottest new talent in the business, such as Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, and the Motor City Machineguns. TNA features the innovative six-sided ring and the high-flying "X Division," as well as concept matches such as "Ultimate X," "King of the Mountain," and "Six Sides of Steel."
***La WWE essuie les critiques***
La WWE peut se réjouir : le ESPN.com publie enfin une nouvelle concernant la participation de Floyd Mayweather fils à WrestleMania 24. …se réjouir? Non, car le ESPN.com critique vertement la décision de Mayweather fils de s’associer à la WWE! Tout d’abord, et comme le rapportait plus tôt le collègue Smart Al, le site Web allègue que Mayweather fils touchera un salaire non pas de 20 millions de dollars, mais bien d’un million de dollars pour sa participation au plus important gala de lutte de l’année (contrairement à ce que Mayweather lui-même, son entraîneur et Shane McMahon affirmaient).
Ensuite, ESPN.com souligne les risques qu’encoure Pretty Boy en grimpant dans une arène de lutte, rappelant que Muhammad Ali, en 1979 après avoir affronté Antonio Inoki au Japon, avait dû se rendre à l’hôpital car des caillots sanguins s’étaient formés dans ses jambes suite aux coups de pied que lui avait portés Inoki.
Finalement, Don Stradley d’ESPN écrit : «La soirée lors de laquelle Mayweather débutait à la WWE, Vince McMahon, à la même émission, fouettait un nain à coups de ceinture.» Pas de quoi se réjouir, qu’on vous dit!
***Le blogue à Jim Ross***
Les commentaires de Jim Ross :
Chris Benoit, membre du Temple de la renommée…
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Assuming you are talking about Chris Benoit, my assumption would be "highly unlikely". That’s unfortunate too.
Les War Games de la WCW à la WWE…
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As I have said here many times, I think a War Games theme would add sizzle to a PPV.
Ce qui advient de Boogeyman…
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Boogeyman is dealing with an injury, as I understand it. He will most likely be back when he is medically cleared.
Finlay, champion mondial…
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Very likely but only time will tell. Finlay got a late start in the ring in the WWE but is a helluva fundamental hand.
La possibilité que Ric Flair devienne descrïpteur…
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Could happen, but Ric will have a role in the WWE long after he is done as an active wrestler which might be later than some think.
Le nouveau projet d’Hulk Hogan et Eric Bischoff…
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As I understand it this is a reality based TV show, but I could be wrong. Their venture into touring, if that happens, won’t affect the WWE whatsoever. The talent roster available for them to utilize might be iffy.
Mick Foley et les rumeurs de retraite…
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I don’t know what Mick’s plans are but his best wrestling days as it relates to the in-ring stuff are behind him. However, Mick has plenty to offer if a multitude of ways. I have heard zero of any Foley retirement plans.
Pourquoi les commentateurs se tiennent-ils plus tranquilles…
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The announcers are purposely and by design laying out more so the fans at home can hear more of the natural sounds that are provided by the wrestlers, etc.
La ECW…
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ECW of today is ECW in initials only. I watch it every week because I enjoy Styles and Tazz but also because of the younger guys who are featured. This particular ECW will never satisfy old school ECW fans and it is likely to never revert back to the "extreme style".
En réponse aux commentaires sur l’affrontement Y2J vs. JBL…
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It seems to have essentially run its course as JBL vs. Finlay seems to be on the horizon and Y2J is in the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WM24.
Mise à jour concernant Chris Harris…
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I have no idea what the plans are at this time for Chris Harris. I don’t even know if Chris Harris will make the "starting line-up". I wish him well but he has a great deal of hard work and an entirely different schedule and level of pressure awaiting him.
***Matt Hardy : Cette semaine à SmackDown***
Matt Hardy devrait participer aux enregistrements de l’émission SmackDown de cette semaine qui se dérouleront à Cleveland, Ohio. Hardy a effectué son retour le week-end dernier lors d’un house show des divisions SmackDown et ECW : l’ex-champion Européen s’en est pris à MVP. La rivalité entre les deux lutteurs se poursuivra donc, maintenant qu’Hardy est de retour. Les noms d’Hardy et MVP devraient être ajoutés à la carte de WrestleMania 24.
***La WWE pourrait faire disparaître les stéroïdes***
Lors d’une entrevue qu’il a accordée à une station de télé de San Francisco, Bret Hart a dit croire que les commotions cérébrales ont été la cause de l’accident vasculaire cérébral dont il a été victime. Toutefois, le Hitman n’écarte pas la possibilité que les stéroïdes (dont il a admis faire l’utilisation au cours de sa carrière) aient eu quelque chose à y voir. Selon Hart, les stéroïdes pourraient être bannis de la lutte si la WWE en faisait son cheval de bataille.
***Jessica Hatch rêve toujours de faire carrière***
Jessica Hatch, cette participante au Diva Search de la WWE, s’entraîne à la PWA de Booker T. De plus, elle a été sélectionnée pour faire partie du concours Hometown Hotties du magazine Maxim. Encouragez-la ICI…
***La faute à Lionsgate***
La WWE blâme Lionsgate pour l’échec au box-office qu’a été The Condemned, long métrage mettant en vedette Stone Cold Steve Austin. Voilà pourquoi Stamford a choisi de conclure une entente avec la 20th Century Fox.
***20 M $ pour Mayweather: de la "bullshit"?***
Même si The Associated Press rapportait la semaine dernière (voir le texte ICI) que la WWE verse 20 M $ pour que le boxeur Floyd Mayweather soit impliqué à "WrestleMania XXIV", bien des gens mettent en doute cette nouvelle.
Une source proche de la WWE a déclaré auWrestling Observer Newsletter que Mayweather reçoit en fait un ou deux millions $, avec en plus un pourcentage des revenus du PPV.
ESPN.com allègue que la somme de 20 M $ est nettement exagérée, tout en clamant que Vince McMahon est un promoteur de génie ("The payday is undoubtedly an exaggeration" (...) "Various news outlets, including some reputable ones that should've known better, reported it as fact. Chalk one up for Floyd and Vince.")
Peu importe le montant versé au boxeur, certains lutteurs craignent que moins d'argent leur reviendra en retombées. D'autres se disent confiants que c'est de la "bullshit" et ne sont pas donc pas inquiets.
Un porte-parole de la WWE, Kevin Hennessy, n'a pas voulu commenter au Orlando Sentinel le fait que la compagnie verserait 20 M $ à Mayweather.
La WWE doit par ailleurs jouer de prudence, compte tenu que les détenteurs d'action observent le tout de près. Il n'est toutefois pas impossible que Vince McMahon sorte l'argent de sa propre poche afin de ne pas avoir de compte à rendre, et bien sûr que la dépense ne soit pas affichée dans les rapports financiers publics.
Pour que la WWE puisse faire ses frais en versant 20 M $ à Mayweather, il faudrait que "Wrestlemania" attire 1,8 million de commandes, soit 50 % de plus que l'an dernier. Le PPV coûtera en tout cas plus cher cette année, soit 54,95 $ (69,95 % en HD).
***Une opération au coude pour Matt Hardy***
Wade Keller, rapporte que Matt Hardy a subi une opération au coude, en novembre dernier, alors qu’il se remettait d’une appendicite. Voilà qui expliquerait pourquoi l’ex-champion Européen a mis tant de temps avant de remonter dans l’arène. On dit qu’Hardy est maintenant totalement remis.
***WWE : Un lutteur chinois pour plus de fans chinois…***
Le président de la WWE au Canada, en Amérique latine ainsi qu’en Chine, Carl DeMarco, a affirmé, en entrevue avec le Calgary Herald, que Stamford tentait de mettre sous contrat un lutteur chinois pour élargir son fanbase au pays de Mao. La NBA a gagné en popularité en Chine après les débuts de Yao Ming; ça fonctionnerait forcément pour la WWE. C’est le point de vue de l’ami Carl…
***Les enfants voulaient déterminer qui était le plus fort…***
Récemment en entrevue, Kurt Angle a discuté de ce combat de lutte amateur dans lequel Brock Lesnar et lui s’étaient affrontés en coulisses lors d’un événement de la WWE à Fargo, au Dakota du Nord, en 2003. Aux dires d’Angle, il a vaincu The Next Big Thing les doigts dans le nez. Lesnar, quant à lui, soutient qu’il a défait le médaillé d’or olympique en une trentaine de secondes. Lesnar affirme qu’Angle n’était pas de taille. Qui dit vrai? Sur le Net, la légende veut qu’Angle ait largement dominé Lesnar. Toutefois, les gens ayant vraisemblablement assisté à la bataille disent qu’Angle n’était pas aussi supérieur à Lesnar que certains l’assurent.
***Le point de vue de Spike TV***
Quelques dirigeants de Spike TV ont assisté au house show que présentait la TNA à New York City. Ils estiment maintenant qu’il faut que la TNA présente plus de galas sur la route, et pas constamment aux Studios Universal.
***La TNA mise sur Samoa Joe***
Bien que la nouvelle n’ait pas été confirmée, tous croient que Samoa Joe et TNA ont enfin conclu une entente à long terme. On s’attend à ce que le lutteur occupe une place beaucoup plus importante à Orlando dès le Pay-Per-View Lockdown, maintenant que la TNA a confiance que l’ex-champion de la Division X demeurera avec elle pour longtemps.
--Message edité par rey cheevas le 2008-03-04 12:20:36--
