Yeah I think I heard that too man

quote=ronnierocketAGO]Rumors swirling that the next WWE HOF induction will be former WCW World champion Ron Simmons.

DAMN.[/quote]

Here's a really good CM Punk interview on Wrestling with Rosenberg:

WOW! Cena has completely OWNED The Rock for the past two weeks. I didn't think this would be possible!

Yeah, the promos the past 2 weeks have been very interesting. As much as I hate this whole, PG, watered down WWE compared to the Attitude Era, I like the "shoot" interviews and IMO, it all started with C.M. Punk last year on Cena/HHH. Makes for exciting TV.

First Chyna, now Hulk Hogan apparently has a sex tape floating out there.

(Mind rape!)

I think Cena's opening promo, although shorter, was better than the Rock's. Man these guys have been bringing it to each other the past couple of weeks.

In retrospect, Cena shouldn't have bothered with that retro get-up but I gotta agree with you Irish.

Anybody else surprised how Cena/Rock hasn't gotten the mainstream attention and press that maybe WWE had expected? This week's Raw rating was 3.27, last week a 3.25.

I love Kayfabe tweeting. CM Punk after Jericho's "revelation" last night.

Yea, Cena has had Rock for the past 3 weeks, and it doesn't look to be letting up. Rock's concert was funny, but again...it was all written down and prepared. Any resorting to "mama jokes"...as the Miz would say...really...REALLY...really?

If I were a booker, the only logical outcome for their match at WM is for Cena to go over, and go over clean. Yes, Rock is Mr. Untouchable, and they're paying him a ton of money to do this, but he'll be gone after WM, and Cena will still be here. A win over Rock would elevate Cena to an all-new level, and may even be a jumping off point for (hopefully) a character change. Who knows with these things, though...

The match listings for the upcoming Best of WCW Clash of the Champions DVD, out in May 22:

DISC 1

The Real Story

NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match
`Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. Sting
Clash of the Champions - 27th March, 1988

NWA World Tag Team Championship Match
Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard vs. Lex Luger & Barry Windham
Clash of the Champions - 27th March, 1988

Why Wait a Whole Year?

NWA World Tag Team Championship Match
Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard vs. Sting & Dusty Rhodes
Clash of the Champions II - 8th June, 1988

Russian Chain Match
Ricky Morton vs. Ivan Koloff
Clash of the Champions III - 7th September, 1988

"I Quit" Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
`Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk
Clash of the Champions IX - 15th November, 1989

Mil Mascaras vs. Cactus Jack Manson
Clash of the Champions X - 6th February, 1990

NWA World Tag Team Championship Match
Midnight Express vs. Rock & Roll Express
Clash of the Champions XI - 13th June, 1990

DISC 2

To Be The Man, You Gotta Beat The Man

NWA United States Championship Match
`Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger
Clash of the Champions XII - 5th September, 1990

The Young Pistols & Z-Man vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
Clash of the Champions XV - 12th June, 1991

15-Man Battle Royal
Clash of the Champions XVI - 5th September, 1991

WCW United States Championship Match
Sting vs. `Ravishing' Rick Rude
Clash of the Champions XVII - 19th November, 1991

Other Stars On The Rise

2 out of 3 Falls Match
`Nature Boy' Ric Flair & Arn Anderson vs. The Hollywood Blonds
Clash of the Champions XXIII - 17th June, 1993

Brian Pillman vs. "Stunning" Steve Austin
Clash of the Champions XXV - 10th November, 1993

WCW Television Title Match
Lord Steven Regal vs. Dustin Rhodes
Clash of the Champions XXVI - 27th January, 1994

Elimination Tag Team Match
Sting & `Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. `Ravishing' Rick Rude & Vader
Clash of the Champions XXVI - 27th January, 1994

DISC 3

Here we are Again

Championship Unification Match
Sting vs. `Nature Boy' Ric Flair
Clash of the Champions XXVII - 23rd June, 1994

WCW United States Championship Match
"Stunning" Steve Austin vs. Ricky `The Dragon' Steamboat
Clash of the Champions XXVIII - 24th August, 1994

Hulk Hogan & `Macho Man' Randy Savage vs. `Nature Boy' Ric Flair & The Giant
Clash of the Champions XXXII - 23rd January, 1996

Medusa vs. Bull Nakano
Clash of the Champions XXXIII - 15th August, 1996

Match for the BattleBowl Ring
Diamond Dallas Page vs. Eddie Guerrero
Clash of the Champions XXXIII - 15th August, 1996

I'm gonna watch this

WCW World Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match
Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers vs. Sting & Lex Luger
Clash of the Champions XXXIII - 15th August, 1996

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Ultimo Dragon vs. Dean Malenko
Clash of the Champions XXXIV - 21st January, 1997

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Guerrero
Clash of the Champions XXXV - 21st August, 1997

Diamond Dallas Page & Lex Luger vs. Scott Hall & `Macho Man' Randy Savage
Clash of the Champions XXXV - 21st August, 1997

35th and Final Clash

BLU-RAY EXTRAS

`Nature Boy' Ric Flair and Barry Windham vs. Midnight Express
Clash of the Champions IV - 7th December, 1988

Sting and Ricky `The Dragon' Steamboat vs. `Ravishing' Rick Rude and Steve Austin
Clash of the Champions XVIII - 21st January, 1992

Thunder Cage Match
Dustin Rhodes & Sting vs. Big Van Vader, Paul Orndorff and Barry Windham
Clash of the Champions XXII - 13th January, 1993

Now that the build is over, I can't say I expect a big number for Wrestlemania.

Yes, Rock vs. Cena is intriguing, but they're feuding over who can rank each other out. Not sure that sells PPV.

I actually think it'll do well, at least on the level of last year's WM PPV. Even if to be quite frankly honest, I can't give a shit about Cena/Rock. Both have delivered good promos (in varying degrees) but the whole "feud" has been boiled down to two divas bitching at each other for being a bitch.

I would be shocked if Rock went over. He doesn't need the win, of course would Cena "need" it either?

Overall this is actually a pretty strong WM card.

I'm most intrigued, in smark wrestling mechanics, the Punk/Jericho match which I'm sure is expected by about everybody to be the best match of the night. I even liked last week with Jericho's promo. "But your sister..." You son of a bitch heel! Punk retains I assume.

Too bad the WWE title match is obscured by Cena/Rock and Taker/Trips. But I'm sure Taker/Trips will be pretty good, even if we all know Taker is winning. (Though I've enjoyed the whole Shawn Michaels teasing which combatant he might betray.)

Sheamus/Bryan should be fun, and I can't decide who'll win. I've enjoyed Bryan as a pseudo-blend of righteous dick Punk and obnoxiously dork Kurt Angle. And I've even come around to Sheamus after the crowds demanded that he turn "face" and he somewhat reminds of a Lex Luger.

Orton/Kane is one of those TV main events that somehow snuck onto the biggest PPV, but it won't be offensively bad. I don't expect much from Cody Rhodes and Big Show, though I'm assuming Cody retains his IC title since I actually do see him as a future main eventer down the road.

Team Johnny and Team Teddy I couldn't care less. I predict Johnny Ace wins, since booking wise it make perfect sense that as Punk prevails and keeps his WWE title, his archnemesis grows stronger and more powerful backstage.

Divas match? Like everybody else, including WWE management, I'll reply with two words: Piss Break.

Chicago Tribune interviews CM Punk

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/aboutlastnight/chi-interview-wwe-cm-punk-20120326,0,1838034.column

I'm ordering WM.

HHH vs. Taker is by far most intriguing.

Rock vs. Cena is huge but I don't like the build up.

I had a ticket but sold it because I didn't think I would like WM in a stadium. I feel it's better watching at home. But I do love going to the arenas.

Bryan is awesome but I can't figure out why being a vegan is used to develop his heel persona. I think vegans are babyfaces.
Orton's star has dimmed. He should take a year or so off.

Not very impressed with the WrestleMania card. The only match I have a little interest in is the Cena/Rock match. We ALL know Taker's beating HHH, so why bother? Punk and Jericho I felt could have been given more TV time. And what was with Jericho not being in the arena lately and just doing promos from the Titan Tron? The Team Johnny vs. Team Teddy has been given WAY to much TV time in recent weeks. As it currently stands it looks like only 8 matches are suppose to fill up a 3/4 hour PPV. Good luck there guys. Wondering what fill matches they'll have.

BROCK'S BACK BABY!

The crowd went absolutely ape shit when Brock's music hit. He's lost quite a bit of weight since his WWE days, but he is as intense as ever. The F5 on Cena was absolutely priceless. I don't know how many people remember it, but one of Cena's first big programs was with Brock Lesnar back in '03 or '04. Brock F5'd Cena into the ring post, "busting" his kneecap. Cena came up with the "F-U" as an "f-u" to Lesnar.

I watched Wrestlemania at a friend's house on Sunday. Taker/HHH stole the show, as expected, Rock/Cena was awesome if for nothing more than the spectacle, and Sheamus/D-Bry was the biggest insult I think I have ever seen. The only consolation (and it's a big one) is that D-Bry is more over with the fans than anyone in the WWE right now. He may have been dealt a shitty hand at WM, but his stock has risen tremendously because of it.

I also feel bad for Sheamus. He just went out there and did what he was told, and he's getting a TON of heat for it. Oh well, I like Sheamus better as a heel anyway.

I thought the same thing. His arms didn't look as big but I guess that's what happens when you cut the juice out. Either way, I'm ecstatic he's back. The WWE needs him right now! I can't wait to see him wrestle again. I heard his contract is only for a year with a minimum of 30-35 appearances during that time. He should be on TV at least twice per month and more leading up to next year's WrestleMania.

It'll be great seeing Brock back on a semi-regular basis.

Speaking of which, was I the only one annoyed by Rock's claim to one day be WWE Champion again? Rock is scheduled to appear at WM next year, but how often will he be on television between now and then? Will he be on TV as often as he was between WM 27 and 28? If so, he has no business making claims like that. He isn't a full-time wrestler, there's no way he's going to commit to the grueling schedule of a full-time WWE Superstar. Yes, I know that Rocky has put in his time and has "done it all" in the WWE, and he has nothing else to prove. But that doesn't give him the right to lay claim to another WWE title reign, especially when there are so many more deserving Superstars waiting in line for that opportunity. If VKM and the higher-ups actually consider putting the World title on Rocky with his current (lack of) commitment to the WWE, it'd be a slap in the face to the smarks and true wrestling fans. And I, for one, would never watch pro-wrestling again.

I agree. I don't know how he's going to pull that off. Maybe that was his intention. Get people thinking about it and nothing more at this point? He's NOT coming back full-time. He may come back for a small amount of time like he's done recently, but I don't see him putting his movie career on hold to return to the WWE.

i expect rock to put over punk or bryan.

What I find interesting about Brock returning is that it happened within 48 hours of Overeem getting busted for taking steroids.

I figured with that steroid test failure, it would allow Brock to save face and get one more shot at UFC. I guess Brock just gave up.

I suppose Vince' money for what amounts to a 1 year contract, with two TV appearances a month*, was too good to pass up.

As for Mr. Rocky going after the WWE title, oh come on I love that. Imagine a promo duel between him and Punk? "Whoopee you beat Cena at a PPV. I beat him too. Twice!"

*=If the smark reports are accurate, if WWE wants Brock to appear on TV more than twice a month, they have to negotiate with him, i.e. pay more per extra date. Shit I can see why Brock signed that contract.

EDIT - oh and YES! YES! YES! YES!

That 3 Stooges bit was TERRIBLE. Why do I have a feeling that WWE will be making fun of that in a few years? In some gag reel of HORRIBLE guest stars that have absolutely NO business being in a WWE ring.

Amen Irish.

Magazine-length, but must read article. Bring a snack.

The Continental Divide between Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar

http://bluebarcage.blogspot.com/2012/04/continental-divide-between-daniel-bryan.html

He's going to make piss run down Cenas leg

Wow, looks like Beth Phoenix injured herself last night. Freakish thing, hoping off the apron to the floor, she injured her ankle

Was anyone else chanting "BORING! BORING! BORING!" during the Johnny Ace/Brock Lesnar segment last night? I know I was. Lesnar just rambled on for 10 minutes, making himself look more like a prima donna than a beast. I'm sure that's what they were going for, but the whole segment was dull.

On a better note: EDGE!!!