- 10/28/2006 (3:51:16 am)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
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WrestleMania standard time is coming
Don't forget to change your clocks back this weekend to “WrestleMania Standard Time.” RAW Diva Torrie Wilson was in Detroit this week to remind everyone to change their watches and clocks on Saturday night/Sunday morning. She also visited several Detroit radio stations to remind fans that tickets go on sale soon for WrestleMania 23, live at Ford Field April 1.
Tickets ($30, $45, $75, $100, $150, $250 and a limited number of Platinum Ringside Seats at $750) go on sale at 10 a.m. “Wrestlemania Standard Time” on Saturday, Nov. 11, and may be purchased at the Ford Field Box Office along with all Michigan, Ohio and Ontario Ticketmaster locations. To charge tickets by phone, call (248) 645-6666 or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com.
'Filter', a show on G4 Tech TV which countdown 100 Women that You will never get will have "WWE Divas" on the show, at 5:30 pm 11/05
The Biography Channel will be showing a profile on The Rock at 9 am (and 3 pm) on 11/06. It will also air on 11/07 at 4 am.
ProWrestlingGames.com managed to get an exclusive interview with one of the Game Designers of WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 ‘Dan Ryan’ from THQ regarding WWE's latest video game, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007. Featured in the interview: information on character specific storylines, what legends will be available for season mode, info on character voice overs, what new weapons are available, and much more. You can read the full interview by clicking here. The interview also features several new screen shots of the game.
I will be soon heading to Columbia, Missouri to catch the OU-Mizzou game Saturday morning and then will be driving almost 300 miles up to Moline, Illinois for Monday’s Raw. I thought before I began my journey I would answer some of your emails.
CWK-There are several good prospects in the WWE developmental system but most, from what I am told, are 6-12 months away from being called up. Obviously that could change. There is no long line of “blue Chippers” out there though and that is a concern of mine.
Drew- I don’t think the WWE is burying the Women’s division but I do think there is a shortage of quality women wrestlers.
MIke-Never say never about Brock Lesnar coming back to the WWE. Stranger things have happened. I personally think Lesnar has the ability to be a huge asset in the WWE. I would love to see a DVD of Stone Cold’s favorite moments in WCW or the WWE and he discusses them with yours truly.
Greg- I met Monty Brown Monday night in Chicago. He seemed like a nice young man and is very athletic. Whether he signs with the WWE, I would recommend it, or not is Month and the WWE’s call.
James in the UK- I am counting the days until we broadcast Raw from Manchester. The UK fans are some of the VERY best in the world. I love the enthusiasm!
Martin/UK- I think you can count on seeing Austin prior to the release of “The Condemned” in 2007.
Banshee- I may have misunderstood but George Steele is in the WWE Hall of Fame which is a great honor any one would savor.
Katherine- I don’t think Moolah still trains women wrestlers but I can’t be sure. You can get great training in Louisville at the OVW school.
Jonny- I have trouble hating a large man who wrestles in pajamas as Vis does. A wardrobe change might be in order.
Manu- I have no idea the reason the Ted DiBiase or Tim Horner left the WWE. It may have been there idea or a mutual thing. I do know that life on the road is challenging especially if one has been off the road for any length of time.
Mark- I have loved wrestling and football my entire life. I would not have changed a thing regarding my career and wrestling still comes first but I would not disregard an opportunity to add a little football to my plate if given the chance at this stage of my life.
Dan L.- I did not know Elizabeth well but I did know her. She was quiet and a very nice person. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about her which is unusual in this business.
Johnny- I have known Sting since day one practically of his career when he passed thru Mid South Wrestling. Sting is a class act and a wonderful human being. I am sure he will make a great champion. There is still plenty of fuel left in his tank from what I hear.
Anthony- I am a big fan of the Wild Samoans tag team and their induction into the WWE hall of Fame would not surprise me whatsoever. They were a fantastic team back in the day that most fans were smart enough not to cross.
Dreamboy3000- You obviously have issues with the WWE TV content. You have written the wrong website. Sorry I can’t help you but if you really don’t like what you are seeing change TV channels.
Desmond- Honestly, I don’t vividly recall A.J. Styles in the WWE but that could be my old age or the simple fact that he got lost in the shuffle. Nonetheless, A.J. is talented.
Dave- I don’t speak for the WWE but I would suggest if Muhammed Hassan ever returned to the WWE it would not be under that name. Just my two cents.
Paul- I think Dangerous Dan Spivey is finished with wrestling. I loved his rendition of “Waylon Mercy”!
Even though Dan has seemingly retired he is still not a man to be messed with. Dan has quite a name as a tougher than a $2 steak street fighter back in the day.
ISE74- Sylvest Terkay has obviously all the physical tools he needs to be a great star. The question remains if Terkay has the desire in his heart to be the absolute best in his field. I have seen lots of guys who have the body but not the commitment to be superstars. I hope Terkay doesn’t fall in that category at the end of the day.
Dave- HBK and HHH are the veteran cornerstones of the RAW brand. I shudder to think where the brand and the WWE in general would be without them. I love the DX team because it extends the careers of two men I respect and admire. Watching DX perform in their style in the ring is becoming a lost art form.
J.R.
