Alberto Del Rio Wants Top Spot

Alberto Del Rio isn't too thrilled about Mistico coming to WWE according to backstage sources the Royal Rumble winner is said to not want any competition for the top Hispanic role in WWE once Rey Mysterio winds down his career.

Possible Change to Alberto Del Rio's Upcoming Match

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

There is talk of having Royal Rumble winner Alberto Del Rio going into WrestleMania 27 as the Intercontinental Champion. If this decision was made then the upcoming match between Del Rio and Kofi Kingston would have to be changed so the I.C. Championship is on the line, currently it is only a non-title bout.

TNA Looking To Focus On Younger Wrestlers

Source: Pro Wrestling Torch

Amongst TNA Wrestling officials, there has been talk of changing the focus from "big name" veteran stars of yesteryear to the younger performers in the organization.

One source stated that the members of Fortune—AJ Styles, James Storm, Robert Roode and Kazarian—would be among the top babyfaces in the company and that "it would be interesting to see" what happens when the contracts of Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair come up. However, the source added that while creative is behind the proposition, plans could easily change.

The source feels that iMPACT!'s ratings in the coming weeks will be the deciding factor in whether the company begins focusing on younger talents.

"The key is the ratings," the source stated. "[Dixie Carter] panics when the ratings dip. If it moves two points, she'll panic."

The source explained that if iMPACT!'s ratings fall one point as they did last week (from a 1.3 to a 1.2), the company's creative direction stays course. However, the feeling is that Carter tends to overreact when the ratings slide down two points.

DVD: The Big Show: A Giant's World

This 3 disc set is due to release in North America on February 11 this year. The set will include a total of 7 hours of matches through out Big Show's career in WCW and WWE and also a documentary to compliment the career and life of "The World's Largest Athelete"

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Here is the back cover:

Kevin Nash Talks Kliq Reunion, His Future In WWE & More

Former six-time World Champion & WWE Legend Kevin Nash was one of the featured guests on this week’s live edition (02/07/11) of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem.

Kevin Nash Responds To Dixie Carter’s Online Comments: Confirms He Was Under TNA Contract Prior To Signing With The WWE, The Moment He Knew He No Longer Saw Himself Returning To TNA, How Likely We Are To Seeing A Kliq Reunion And/Or Him vs. The Big Show At WrestleMania XXVII, Reveals Who May Induct Shawn Michaels Into The WWE Hall Of Fame, Plus What Lies Ahead For His Own Future With World Wrestling Entertainment (Including The Unveiling Of His First Post-Royal Rumble WWE Project).

Here are some highlights of what Nash said about:

His in-ring future with World Wrestling Entertainment & his first post-Royal Rumble project through the WWE:

“I mean, your guess is as good as mine as far as if I’m actively going to wrestle. I know I’ve got some stuff I’m doing with THQ this week for the video games. I just play it day by day.”

His response to Dixie Carter’s online comments about him being under contract with TNA prior to signing with the WWE & the moment he knew when he no longer wanted to return to TNA:

“Yes I was. The angle was Kurt (Angle) was beating Jeff (Jarrett). Fortune came down, put the boots to Kurt, and got heat on them. Abyss came down and had a 2×4 basically nailed to his spinal cord, which maybe just seemed a little strange for me that that would at least be attempted murder. If Abyss was not paralyzed from the neck down the next week, it would kind of seem like a foolish thing to do. Flair screamed back up, and Kurt made a comeback on the entire Fortune group and basically cleared the ring. What reason was I coming in for? If Kurt can beat them on his own, I definitely don’t need to come in there.”

How likely are we to see a Kliq reunion at WrestleMania XXVII or part of WrestleMania weekend in Atlanta:

“I talked to Sean (Waltman), and I’m sure he will be there. Scott’s (Hall) kind of the wild card of it. Of course Paul (Triple H) will induct Shawn, and I will be there. I guess Scott is the wild card. The last time I talked to him, he was thinking about going back into a rehabilitation center, so I don’t if he is going to be available to be there that weekend or not.”

"Anonymous Wrestler" Rants on Professional Wrestling, Shoots on WWE and TNA

Though the identity of the source has not been revealed, and is wide open to speculation, an apparent "anonymous wrestler" has dictated a rant with predictions, opinions, and accusations on the current state of professional wrestling.
While this should be taken with a grain of salt until proof is concrete, there's no doubt that fans and wrestlers alike will be interested to see if anything this poster says plays out.
 
A NEW MOVEMENT STARTS IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
By: Bill W, TheAnonymousWrestler@yahoo.com

Hi, my name is Bill W and I’m an addict. I’m addicted to the professional wrestling industry.

No, my name is not really Bill W, but I choose it as my nom de plume because I wish to remain anonymous. Bill W was one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous and I figure it’s appropriate considering all of the friends in wrestling I’ve lost due to drug and alcohol addiction. I’ve been addicted to and part of the pro wrestling industry all of my life. I’ve been a wrestler for over 20 years. I’ve worked on or near the top of the card for every promotion I’ve worked for. WWE/WWF, WCW, TNA. I’ve main evented Madison Square Garden. I’ve worked big matches at WrestleMania and every other major WWE/WWF PPV. I choose to remain anonymous, just because I want to. I’m not afraid to write any of this under my own name – I just dont want to. If you read my column, you will understand that I’m the real deal. So don’t bother trying to figure out my true identity, as I will never reveal myself to you. Just know I will never bullshit you. My only agenda is the truth and trying to enlighten you to things about my industry that very few people can do better than me. I hope you all find my columns insightful as this is only the beginning.  This is a new movement in wrestling and there are much bigger things to come.  Get ready.

Before I go any further, I would like to congratulate The Road Warriors on their coming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. It hasn’t been announced yet and very few people know. Both Joe & Mike were great to work with and in my opinion, they are the greatest tag team in the history of wrestling. Mike Hegstrand is one of the greatest guys I’ve ever known in or out of wrestling. A real man’s man. Never took shit from anyone, but would give you his last dime at the same time. I miss you very much Mike. I look forward to seeing Joe accept the induction and really hope Paul Ellering is there as well.

I will definitely be watching the Hall of Fame for this and to see the induction of probably the greatest in ring performer of all time, Shawn Michaels. I’ve read rumblings about the entire Clique of Shawn, HHH, Nash, Hall, and Waltman being a part of the Hall of Fame. I wouldn’t hold my breath for that to happen. I know Kevin Nash will be there for sure, but I know 1st hand that Vince was sour on the idea of Hall being there.  And probably Waltman as well. They are worried about Scott showing up to the ceremony and causing a scene. As far as Waltman goes, I can think of a list of reasons they may not want to have him there, considering the PG direction the company has moved towards in the past few years.

Random thoughts on current topics:

There’s been a lot of talk in the industry about Rey Mysterio’s future with WWE. The last time I talked to Rey, he was really feeling the effects of all the years of working the type of style he does. He expressed a lot of frustration with the company and at the time we talked, he was seriously entertaining an offer from AAA in Mexico. Anyone who knows Vince will tell you that Rey does not fit his image of a main eventer. However, numbers dont lie and Rey’s merchandise sales alone, in my opinion, tell Vince that his image of a main eventer does not always represent the “WWE Universe‘s” image of what makes a top guy. Rey played hardball in his last negotiations and we’re not seeing him on any AAA Galavison shows, so I wonder who got what they wanted when that deal was finally ironed out. Obviously the WWE isn’t counting on Rey being around much longer as they have really concentrated on pushing Del Rio lately.

Alberto Del Rio (Dos Caras Jr) has all of the tools, but I find his in ring work to be lacking any explosiveness & intensity. I know Del Rio and have known his father for 20 years. I’ve had the pleasure of working with his father (Dos Caras) who was fantastic and a 1st class guy.

I wonder how Rey feels about the fact that WWE signed Mystico. First of all, WWE already has the original Mystico down at FCW in Tampa working as Unico, who I know for a fact is about to be brought up to one of the main rosters. I wonder if they will change Mystico’s name. Obviously they weren’t worried about capitalizing on Del Rio’s heritage in Mexico, so my money is on them changing his name. The thing about Mystico is that I dont know if he will be able to adjust to the difference in style. I’ve never been a big fan of his anyway, to be honest. He’s going to be in FCW for quite a while trying to lose some of those awful habits in the ring that come with working that lucha libre style.

Also, does anyone else not think that Mystico is a direct rip off of Rey’s gimmick anyway?

I was less than impressed with this year’s actual Rumble match. Ive been in several Royal Rumble matches and they are formula matches that are not that hard to put together. Just not a very good Rumble in my opinion.

I know this isn’t that current of a topic anymore, but after seeing the whole interaction between Taker and Lesnar after Brock’s fight – that he ended up losing badly – I will bet my life they planned to shoot the angle after the fight because everyone stupidly assumed Brock would win. The guy started interviewing Taker, Brock just walked by and Taker actually said to him “You want to do this?” or something like that. Obviously Brock wasnt feeling it after getting beat down in such brutal fashion. Ive known Taker forever and I’ve known Brock since he signed a developmental deal right out of college. I’ve teamed with Brock and worked many a match with Taker. There is no legit heat between them and that was definitely them trying to shoot an angle. Taker vs Brock at Mania would obviously be huge. Not happening now though. I feel bad for Taker as I don’t see a whole lot of options of big time opponents for him to face at this year’s WrestleMania. Wade Barrett is just fine as an opponent for Taker, but I don’t think it’s much of a way to follow last years WM match. Then again, how do you follow last years match he had with Shawn Michaels?

I don’t even want to get started on TNA right now, but I will. They do that terrible angle with Abyss coming out with a ball bat with spikes stuck in his upper back. That was a terrible idea and whoever wrote it should be fired.

Sad to see Flair acting like a child over in Europe and no showing an event over there recently, reportedly over the fact that the agent on duty wouldn’t give Ric a draw (spending money that is deducted from your check). While I think it’s stupid not to give the guys a draw on the road – I had an issue with TNA over the exact same thing – you don’t pitch a fit and refuse to get on the bus. If you act like that and no-show an event, then you don’t deverve to be treated like the legend you are. I know you “can” do it, but it doesn’t mean you should Ric. My God, have you looked in the mirror lately? You haven’t much hair left at all and your body looks like meat on a hanger. Other than that, I love you Ric. You’re the man. I’ve had some great matches with Ric and it was definitely an honor.

How retarded must TNA feel right now after their big angle went to hell with the appearances of Nash & Booker T at the Rumble? No one in that company really feels loyal to them (TNA). They probably would if they weren’t paid like shit and treated the same.

I’m done for now, but I’ll be back.  You can count on it.

Email me at TheAnonymousWrestler@yahoo.com.

Bill W – The Anonymous Wrestling Addict

 

Kevin Nash Talks Leaving TNA, WWE, Sting, The Kliq

Check out this recap of Kevin Nash on Monday Night Mayhem. Thanks to PWInsider and Martin H.

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Kevin Nash joined Monday Night Mayhem:

Nash's thoughts going forward with WWE: Nash said things were better than expected in terms of the response in Boston. Things went well and got in the ring with Cena and that was a blotch because Cena was supposed to be eliminated before he got in. He said it was a great experience.

Reports of Nash signing a legends contract with WWE. His current status with WWE? Nash said the hosts' guesses are as good as his. As far as whether he'd be wrestling, stuff with THQ video games, Nash just goes day-by-day.

Nash says everything in the news gets spun. Responses to Dixie Carter's reply to fans on tnawrestling.com saying Nash was under contract but was released for reasons she cannot disclose.

Was Nash under contract for the past couple of weeks? Nash said he was! How close was he to going to TNA? Nash said basically up until he saw Kurt being attacked by Jeff Jarrett. Fortune beat Kurt, Abyss came down with a 2x4 nailed to his spinal cord. Abyss said that would be attempted murder and Abyss would be paralyzed from neck down. He mentioned Crimson said They are coming, Flair screamed back, Kurt cleared the ring.

Nash said what reason was he coming in for? Kurt can beat them on his own so he didn't see a reason for him coming in for. He said it was the end of his career. Nash said him coming in the following week, 800 people on Monday. Nash said if it was the last thing he could do, would he do that or go to Boston at the Rumble.

Hosts mention that Nash was trending on Twitter even though he was in the ring for 2-3 minutes. Whether they would see a KLIQ reunion at WrestleMania weekend, Nash said he talked to Waltman. Nash said he'd be there.

Nash's opinion of Wade Barrett? He says what are the odds of Nash bashing Barrett on Twitter and getting eliminated at the rumble.

AJ Styles and Robert Roode. Nash says Roode is a babyface, but plays a good heel. Nash says AJ is a great talent. Nash said it was the right move for him to finish where he started.

Nash says Shawn Michaels was largely responsible for him getting into the WWE to begin with. He wished to have one last match with HBK, but he doubts that will happen. He says "Paul" (Triple H) is in the corporate side. He said WWE is moving with the youth movement and that nothing appears to be changing with that.

A question is asked about Sting and whether Nash talks to him. Nash says he would selfishly love to see Sting in WWE. That would be a great headline match. Nash says Sting has done so much and he would like for him to work for WWE just to see how different it is to be there, to work for the machine. Nash said it's the third time he's with WWE. He says being in a WWE arena is like a Happy Madison movie because of the way Sandler would take care of you during the movies.

He put over the big wrestlers when asked about which were his favorites: Sheamus, Jack Swagger, and a few others and elaborated on it.