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K.C.

11-14-2006, 07:23 PM

The Wrestling Observer was reporting that his back is really fucked up and that the Elimination Chamber match at the ECW PPV will probably be his last match, so he can drop the title. Obviously, no one actually stays retired in wrestling, but it's probably the last of him we'll see for a while. And possibly the last of him in WWE. His contract expires in February.It also probably explains why they added Bobby Lashley to ECW. 

This message was edited by Fallon on 12-6-06 @ 11:33 PM

tnbt23

11-15-2006, 06:43 AM

yeah Show's on his way out but I dont expect ECW to be around that much longer. I give them another 7 or 8 months before the plug is pulled and the failed experiment that is WWECW finally dies never to be brought back again...

Crippler

11-15-2006, 07:02 AM

A buddy of mine told me he's read it'll be Hogan vs. Show at 'Mania & it will be the last match for both.  And that their match is the only Mania match that is "set" right now.I expect Show to drop the title in the cage, then maybe take a few months off & show up in Jan. or Feb. (shortly after Hogan's inevitable return) & set up whatever weak ass angle they have planned for the two of them.

cougarjake13

11-15-2006, 01:01 PM

Crippler wrote: A buddy of mine told me he's read it'll be Hogan vs. Show at 'Mania & it will be the last match for both.  And that their match is the only Mania match that is "set" right now.I expect Show to drop the title in the cage, then maybe take a few months off & show up in Jan. or Feb. (shortly after Hogan's inevitable return) & set up whatever weak ass angle they have planned for the two of them.what are they gonna do have a fued over what city is better ? Tampa or Clearwater ???or are they gonna dredge up that the last time hogan fought in a wrestlemania in detriot he fought a giant so he'll fight the current giant ???

Dougie Brootal

11-15-2006, 01:10 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: Crippler wrote: A buddy of mine told me he's read it'll be Hogan vs. Show at 'Mania & it will be the last match for both.  And that their match is the only Mania match that is "set" right now.I expect Show to drop the title in the cage, then maybe take a few months off & show up in Jan. or Feb. (shortly after Hogan's inevitable return) & set up whatever weak ass angle they have planned for the two of them.what are they gonna do have a fued over what city is better ? Tampa or Clearwater ???or are they gonna dredge up that the last time hogan fought in a wrestlemania in detriot he fought a giant so he'll fight the current giant ???i fuckin bet!

K.C.

11-15-2006, 01:11 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: or are they gonna dredge up that the last time hogan fought in a wrestlemania in detriot he fought a giant so he'll fight the current giant ???ding ding ding  As far as 'Mania goes, there's another match that was supposedly set months ago. Vince McMahon vs. Mick Foley. Foley is suppose to return at the beginning of '07 to start that.

foodcourtdruide

11-16-2006, 12:02 PM

Crippler wrote: A buddy of mine told me he's read it'll be Hogan vs. Show at 'Mania & it will be the last match for both.  And that their match is the only Mania match that is "set" right now.I expect Show to drop the title in the cage, then maybe take a few months off & show up in Jan. or Feb. (shortly after Hogan's inevitable return) & set up whatever weak ass angle they have planned for the two of them.That don't think I could be more disinterested in a feud.

Don Stugots

11-16-2006, 01:04 PM

K.C. wrote: cougarjake13 wrote: or are they gonna dredge up that the last time hogan fought in a wrestlemania in detriot he fought a giant so he'll fight the current giant ???ding ding ding As far as 'Mania goes, there's another match that was supposedly set months ago. Vince McMahon vs. Mick Foley. Foley is suppose to return at the beginning of '07 to start that.    hopefully its Catcus Jack that returns and just destroyes Vince.  i havent watched Raw, but i have noticed from the posts that he hasnt really been on.

Don Stugots

11-16-2006, 01:26 PM

sorry to double post, but i just had this brain fart. Why does everyone have to JOB to hogan?  is it an honor to get that lame fucking leg drop?  why is it that FLair can cleanly put over the young guys without losing face, but hogan has to come out on top?  its stupid.  The Big Show can dominate the whole WWE roster except for Hogan?  what does that say about the rest of the locker room?  lame, stupid, dumb

soundboardfan

11-16-2006, 01:39 PM

or are they gonna dredge up that the last time hogan fought in a wrestlemania in detriot he fought a giant so he'll fight the current giant ???Great Call

cougarjake13

11-16-2006, 02:09 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: sorry to double post, but i just had this brain fart. Why does everyone have to JOB to hogan?  is it an honor to get that lame fucking leg drop?  why is it that FLair can cleanly put over the young guys without losing face, but hogan has to come out on top?  its stupid.  The Big Show can dominate the whole WWE roster except for Hogan?  what does that say about the rest of the locker room?  lame, stupid, dumb well amazingly he lost to the rock at mania a few years back i was surprised to see that

JoeYaDeadHomey

11-16-2006, 04:01 PM

ive read for a while that its going to be show vs hogan, to recreate hogan andre. let me say this.. Who fucking CARES ABOUT MICK FOLEY ANYMORE?!  for someone who didnt want to turn into terry funk and retire and leave 100 times.. he sure is doing it alot. he doesnt work hard to get into ring shape anymore. foley has never been a body builder but he had his cardio up to work good long brawls, last few times not so much. he also definitely whored himself out this year against edge @ mania trying to create that mania moment.folks, fans decide what is that defining wrestlemania moment, NOT JR SCREAMING OH MY GOD FOLEY OFF THE APRON THROUGH THE TABLE THATS HIS WRESTLEMANIA MOMENT.. just doesnt work like that. also show is definitely not an ecw guy, but i think he's busted his ass harder than anyone to try and get ecw over.  dont be suprised in a few years the ecw name is done and its just like tuesday night extreme or wwe extreme tuesday nights.. yawn.

Don Stugots

11-16-2006, 04:38 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: sorry to double post, but i just had this brain fart. Why does everyone have to JOB to hogan? is it an honor to get that lame fucking leg drop? why is it that FLair can cleanly put over the young guys without losing face, but hogan has to come out on top? its stupid. The Big Show can dominate the whole WWE roster except for Hogan? what does that say about the rest of the locker room? lame, stupid, dumb well amazingly he lost to the rock at mania a few years back i was surprised to see that   thanks for reminding me.  i had totally forgot about that.  i was jumping and and down in joy when that happened.  If Hogan fought Stone Cold, would he job to hogan too?  i would hate to see that.  Bret Hart, even Shawn shouldnt have to push Hogan over.  he is done.  as much as i hate Orton, he should have beaten The Hulkster.  The legend killer that loses to the legends?  doesnt make sense.

Hosp

11-18-2006, 01:52 PM

yeah Show's on his way out but I dont expect ECW to be around that much longer. I give them another 7 or 8 months before the plug is pulled and the failed experiment that is WWECW finally dies never to be brought back again...  Unfortunately, ECW is one of the highest rated shows on Scifi, and with it being taped at the same time as Smackdown it's just a revamped Velocity that they're making money off of so it's probably not going anywhere.

Awesome Man

11-21-2006, 07:42 AM

Show is definitley dropping the belt at the PPV. but im sure it will be to either Test or Lashley even tho it SHOULD go to the best athlete in ECW right now...CM Punk

sleepyeyed_Jynx

11-21-2006, 05:00 PM

i hope lashley doesnt win the title. hes still too green for it, and he can not get on the mic. he does have the crowd on his side though. basically, lashley is the black batista. you wish theyd be able to put on better matches, but they cant. but for whichever reason, you still like them enough to sit through the match

cougarjake13

11-22-2006, 02:00 PM

sleepyeyed_Jynx wrote: i hope lashley doesnt win the title. hes still too green for it, and he can not get on the mic. he does have the crowd on his side though. basically, lashley is the black batista. you wish theyd be able to put on better matches, but they cant. but for whichever reason, you still like them enough to sit through the match probably why hes going to ecw, not as much talk time as sd! and raw superstars have

360legend

12-03-2006, 03:19 PM

Lashley is one of the most talented performers in the entire WWE. In my opinion, he blows away Cena and Batista. Cena's in ring ability is somewhat lacking compared to say, Sting or HBK, but that's due to his youth. He definitely got over on his charisma, though the thug gimmick is really getting old. Batista...well, he's going the same path The Ultimate Warrior went down. Power. And not even close to Warrior's mic skills.

Don Stugots

12-03-2006, 03:42 PM

i have always loved the big show since he was in WcW.  Maybe its because i am a big guy, but seeing him last week on EcW broke my heart.  he could barley move and looked to be in pain. 

Kevin

12-03-2006, 03:45 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: i have always loved the big show since he was in WcW. Maybe its because i am a big guy, but seeing him last week on EcW broke my heart. he could barley move and looked to be in pain.  And that is different from his whole career how??

360legend

12-03-2006, 03:49 PM

Yeah, Show's never been a very agile guy. Sid Vicious was nearly his size, and he was incredible up until WCW wrote an aerial move for him and got his leg broken. Taker's almost as big, and look at him.

Don Stugots

12-03-2006, 03:53 PM

Kevin wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i have always loved the big show since he was in WcW. Maybe its because i am a big guy, but seeing him last week on EcW broke my heart. he could barley move and looked to be in pain. And that is different from his whole career how?? i know he was never rey mysterio but lately he looks like shit.  remember when he was with Shane and wore blue jean and the black t-shirt?  he looked good then and didnt look to be in pain.

360legend

12-03-2006, 04:11 PM

Andre went through this too.

Don Stugots

12-03-2006, 04:31 PM

yes he did and it was hard to watch him too at that point.

360legend

12-03-2006, 04:39 PM

I think Show'll be a backstage guy once his contract runs out. Maybe a PR person.

cougarjake13

12-04-2006, 04:40 PM

360legend wrote: Lashley is one of the most talented performers in the entire WWE. In my opinion, he blows away Cena and Batista. Cena's in ring ability is somewhat lacking compared to say, Sting or HBK, but that's due to his youth. He definitely got over on his charisma, though the thug gimmick is really getting old. Batista...well, he's going the same path The Ultimate Warrior went down. Power. And not even close to Warrior's mic skills. cena doesnt really do the thug thing anymorehe's the marine

360legend

12-04-2006, 08:47 PM

And that movie bombed.  I think Cena needs a whole revamp, but that's because I don't think he can actually hold his own in a good match...such as maybe with Blackman or Dr. Death. Actually, I'd like to see Angle vs. Shamrock. BATTLE OF THE ANKLE LOCKS!

cougarjake13

12-05-2006, 02:13 PM

360legend wrote: And that movie bombed.  I think Cena needs a whole revamp, but that's because I don't think he can actually hold his own in a good match...such as maybe with Blackman or Dr. Death. Actually, I'd like to see Angle vs. Shamrock. BATTLE OF THE ANKLE LOCKS!didnt see it, i saw kane's movie but i love horror movies

Don Stugots

12-06-2006, 02:04 PM

wwe.com is reporting that the big show is done. 

cougarjake13

12-06-2006, 02:05 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: wwe.com is reporting that the big show is done.  damn you stu i was just gonna post thati guess we should change the thread to big show retires

Don Stugots

12-06-2006, 02:10 PM

cougarjake13 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: wwe.com is reporting that the big show is done. damn you stu i was just gonna post thati guess we should change the thread to big show retires i mentioned it today in the listening thread but i couldnt find this thread till now. you gotta be fast.  you gotta be as fast as horsepants is in bed with his gumare fast.

TjM

12-07-2006, 04:19 AM

FWIW here are Bill Apters thoughts From 1wrestling (Easier to post than link because of the advertising)APTER EDITORIAL: LURE OF EASIER SCHEDULE MAKING WWE WRESTLERS CONSIDER TNA? <table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">By: Bill Apter 12/6/2006 3:43:41 PM </td><td align="right" valign="top"> </td></tr></tbody></table>The following opinion is mine -- and not the views of 1wrestling.com or any of the members of the staff--Bill Apter With aching bodies, erratic family life, and other miseries that are commonly associated with being in the sports entertainment business, it is no wonder that some on the WWE roster may be seeking to work for a company that can accommodate them with an easier schedule. When contract renewal time is near, you cannot fault someone for thinking that way. Both Christian Cage and Kurt Angle sited “the road” as one of the key reasons they moved to TNA, as the road time in TNA is nowhere as brutal and demanding as that of the WWE. It would not surprise me to see Paul “Big Show” Wight in TNA after he has seen how both Cage and Angle have been successful in “downsizing” their careers – with the only other alternative being quitting the business altogether. Knowing Wight as well as I do, I don’t think he’s ready to end his wrestling career. He does have aspirations of a movie career but wrestling is still not off his radar. Cage and Angle in TNA have demonstrated that migrating to TNA makes life in the wrestling business a lot more palatable, especially when you are discussing being on the road. My WWE “spies” have told me that several wrestlers whose contracts are coming up for renewal at various times in 2007 are already weighing their options, now that another company – TNA – exists and seems to be in the game for the long haul!  Then there is this tidbit "Big Show was one of those people who had been "counting the days" until the end of his contract. He is known to be close to both Kurt Angle and to Paul Heyman. Big Show had been vocal backstage about how unhappy he was with the way things were going. He was particularly unhappy with the brutal WWE schedule and is dealing with a variety of injuries that have been aggravated by the continued wear and tear of working so many dates. It had been rumored for months that Big Show might take time off and then come back for a match against Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania. While it's not out of the question that he may come back for such a match, it's not likely at this point. Other reports have surfaced that his intention is to take a year off before deciding what to do. Kurt Angle has publically stated that he knew of several top stars in WWE who would like to jump to TNA. Given their friendship, it's possible Big Show is one of the people Angle was talking about." <table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>1

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Don Stugots

12-07-2006, 04:44 AM

if he went to TNA he could call himself Big Paul Wight.

cougarjake13

12-07-2006, 04:16 PM

well he lives in tampa so he could just carpool with christian over to orlandonot much of a road scheduleonly problem is one of the reasons they like TNA ( hardly any road events ) will soon be gone if they keep improving, adding talent, and getting more fans

ponelas park townie

12-09-2006, 04:50 PM

I would not be one bit suprised if he was "Big Paul Wight". And if he went over WITH Heyman, they could continue their ECW storyline.

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