WOW!! For the first time in a while the WWE didn't just stop mentioning a storyline hoping fans would be dumb enough to forget.

For several months Monday Night RAW has been without a General Manager. But that will finally come to an end, this Monday, right at 9 p.m. ET when Mr. McMahon will make the announcement that will change RAW forever and names a new General Manager.

Throughout RAW's entire existence, Eric Bischoff has been the only General Manager. Bischoff shocked the world when he shook Mr. McMahon's hand in July 2002 and filled the position. But Bischoff's time as boss came to an end in December 2005 when a trial was held and Mr. McMahon rules that Bischoff was an incompetent GM. Mr. McMahon had heard enough and "took out the trash" as he literally threw Bischoff into a garbage truck.

Before Bischoff was the GM of RAW, though, he was the head of WCW ? the same company that tried to put WWE and Mr. McMahon out of business. If Mr. McMahon was willing to hire a past mortal enemy like Bischoff, there's no telling who he might bring in as the new GM.

Over the years, SmackDown has had a few General Managers of their own. In addition to current GM Theodore Long, Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman have also been at the helm. With their experience both would be prime candidates for the position, but you never can tell with Mr. McMahon.

Find out who Mr. McMahon will appoint as the new General Manager of RAW this Monday at 9/8 CT on the USA Network.

I think it'll be "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. Of course, I'm probably wrong with that prediction. They forgot to mention that Kurt Angle was also a GM of SmackDown for a few months after Paul Heyman was relieved of his duties.

I totally agree with you. When they first mentioned the New Gm a while back everyone was saying that it would be Dusty Rhodes I hope it is and I would look forward to seeing him run into Dustin R... Goldust in the back.

What better day to usher in "The American Dream " era than on Memorial Day. I guess now that HBK has gone on hiatus for a few weeks due to his knee, Vince no longer feels the need to be involved on camera. No he can sit back and run things like the way they were before.

Did anyone see Nunzio drop what looked like a razor blade? Also is the midget now on Finlay's list of weapons with the shillelagh?

It's about time they brought back a GM for Raw. How long has it been now?

I think Cena in DX would be an awful thing. Having stables like this should be to help establish other stars, Cena has his own thing and doesn't need to be in there to ruin what DX is.

So much for Orlando huh? I saw the writing on the wall for him when he tapped out to Benoit in under a minute. After that I knew it was only a matter of time before wwe released him. At least he didn't have to go through that whole bisexual thing wwe had planned for him, now he can go over to TNA without that looming over him or following him around.

Ok, so taking a look at the odds on who's in on the DX stable and who isn't:

HHH - IN [if you didn't know this by now, please leave and hang thyself]
HBK - IN [see above]
Cena - OUT [heel turn coming soon!]
JBL - 90/10 OUT [ONLY IF he goes back to original gimmick, which isn't happening]
Umaga - OUT
Carlito - 60/40 IN [His gimmick can actually make sense with this, but I don't know if he's well-like backstage. If so, pencil him in]
Masters - OUT
Kane - OUT
Big Show - 51/49 IN [If they get him out of the program with Kane, I can see him in]
Edge - OUT [Lead heel from now until ECWONS2]
Foley - OUT [self-explanitory]
CM Punk - 70/30 OUT [Only IN if he goes to RAW, penciled in right now going to CrapDown]
Eugene - OUT
Shelton Benjamin - OUT
Haas - 75/25 OUT [Program with Benjamin is due shortly if Vince/writers are smart enough]
Striker - OUT
Conway - OUT

Not delving into the farm system to see if anyone is coming up or coming over from CrapDown, as this is going to feature new faces coming up as well as another established wrestler, so this is an anything and anyone goes contest up for grabs at the moment.

You can take CM punk off the list because word is he'll go to ECW and if he does he'll probably become their biggest star.

Carlito makes sense and unless he's let his popularity go to his head then I'm sure he's liked backstage he's always been a good person.

At 5/27/06 01:53 AM, pepeatumi wrote: You can take CM punk off the list because word is he'll go to ECW and if he does he'll probably become their biggest star.

knew that was coming, but gotta give it shot with what can happen with the WWE.

Carlito makes sense and unless he's let his popularity go to his head then I'm sure he's liked backstage he's always been a good person.

Naw, he's getting a good push now, and not being pushed too hard early in one's career can lead to bigger and better things.

At 5/26/06 07:15 PM, cornontheconn wrote: Wasn't Christian a part of TNA within a month or so of quitting WWE? Or is this some kind of TNA's new rule?

What happened there is Christian was NOT released, his contract was expiring, and he chose not to renegotiate it. That allowed him to walk from WWE free and clear when it expired, the Dudleys were in a similar boat. The "no compete" only takes effect if you are fired by the company from your contract, if they chose to let it expire, you are not bound by it.

Hope that clears things up. As for Koskey? Unneccessary, bullshit interference by Stephanie. All this over Paul telling her to "go fuck herself" a few years back? Let it go cunt...seriously.

I doubt that JBL is coming to RAW. We all know that JBL vs Cena has been done before. JBL will not feel good as a RAW middle card. In addition, he is 39(?) and there is a good chance that he will retire.

I know Redface loves wathciung Jilian Hall on Smackdown, but I gotta say, JBL is just about rivaling her boob size.
Anyway, looking at Smackdown's roster, its quite easy to see why they're having so many injury problems. Too many of their superstars are in their 40's and late 30's. You have Finlay, who is nearly 50, Taker in his mid-40's, Booker, Boogeyman (who happens to be injured), JBL (who is also injured right?), Tatanka, Road Warrior, Benoit, Batista, etc.. And the situation isn't helped by the removal of its youngters, in Nitro, Orton, and proably others lost to ECW.

That leprechaun thing of Finlays was quite ridiculous as well..and it wasn't even introduced in a remotely logical way.

At 5/27/06 01:50 AM, Pepperjr wrote: Ok, so taking a look at the odds on who's in on the DX stable and who isn't:
Striker - OUT

I'm not so sure about this one. I know it sounds crazy but think about it. Matt Striker's attitude could be perfect for DX.

At 5/27/06 09:37 AM, TheNewAgeOutlaw wrote: I'm not so sure about this one. I know it sounds crazy but think about it. Matt Striker's attitude could be perfect for DX.

Law abider, totally against rebellion and things?

I was referring to his snide arrogance and over abundance of confidence. Even if he isn't even considered for DX, he definitely needs a change of gimmick. The whole teacher angle is just retarded.

but it is unique. I don't remember any other gimmick like that.

When I saw the little person scamper out from under the ring and attack burchil (Why is he losing so much all of a sudden?) I was like "What the hell just happened?!"

Funniest thing of SD though was during the Tatanka/Dean match when Tazz was going over what Tatanka can do then gets to Dean. "And Simon Dean is uh... Wearing flashy tights" I was near tears I was laughing so hard.

Well the first victims of the WWE drug policy have been revealed.

Joey Mercury has been sent to drug rehab immediately and he will be out of action indefinitely. Besides all the heat Melina and Johnny Nitro have, that was one of the reasons as to why MNM split up the way they did. Also, Mercury was supposedly the "glue" of the team, and basically the point man in regards to laying out most of their matches.

Another possible culprit of WWE's drug testing procedures is none other than Chris Masters. There is a good chance that Masters will be taken off the road for an indefinite period of time. There is no specific reason as to why he may be taken off the road, however, it was said that "your first guess would be the correct guess."

I'm gonna take a stab in the dark and say that Masters is or was using steroids. Gee I never saw that coming... (sarcasm by the way).

And in terms of the New Raw Gm it might not be Dusty Rhodes.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that in regards to the announcement of RAW's new General Manager this Monday night, some of the rumored names include Dusty Rhodes, Shane McMahon, JBL and Jonathan "The Coach" Coachman.

When Eric Bischoff was removed as RAW's GM back in December, Dusty Rhodes was heavily rumored as being the one to replace Bischoff on TV in the role. However, WWE decided to put the angle on the backburner and they are now going forward with no promotion or build-up whatsoever.

JBL could also be another strong candiate given the storyline that was run on SmackDown this past Friday night where he was forced to leave the brand after losing to Rey Mysterio. Seeing as JBL needs time off from the ring to nurse some nagging injuries, he could be very likely and obviously has the talent on the mic for the role. Some feel Shane McMahon would be too predictable and that using The Coach wouldn't go over very well with the WWE audience. However, given how over The Coach is with the backstage WWE people and how long they have kept him off TV, anything is possible at this point.

At 5/27/06 12:25 PM, Outlaw88 wrote: but it is unique. I don't remember any other gimmick like that.

Dean Douglas? Well...maybe you're too young for Dean Douglas, Shane Douglas's failed professor gimmick of 1994. This is why Shane will never a part of WWE, because he either got seriously fucked on that run (Shane's story) or he incurred a shit load of heat with his mouth, including with Shawn Michaels (the story that's floated for years).

I call "bullshit till proven correct" on the Mercury story, I'm sorry but I haven't heard this through any truly responsible journalist, and when it comes to accusations of drug abuse, you BETTER have your goddamn facts straight. Ditto on the Masters story as well.

As for the GM? Probably Coach, they've said they want to use him as an on-air character, and I don't think they want to do a "temp" GM like they did with Angle on SD! not to mention Vince is a heel, so he's going to name a heel who'll lick his boots and do what he wants (since you know he's not done fucking with Michaels or The H. Not by a long shot.

At 5/27/06 11:36 PM, aviewaskewed wrote:

Dean Douglas? Well...maybe you're too young for Dean Douglas, Shane Douglas's failed professor gimmick of 1994. This is why Shane will never a part of WWE, because he either got seriously fucked on that run (Shane's story) or he incurred a shit load of heat with his mouth, including with Shawn Michaels (the story that's floated for years).

I remember that in fact he was along side Mabel were part of the group that beat up on Taker once and I don't remember if it was a legit injury but Taker suffered an injury in his eye that's when he wore that cool white mask I remember him wrestling Bret hart at a Royal Rumble after that.

As for the drug tests I'm not to sure about Mercury he doens't look like the type of person who would use drugs but Masters I mean people are going to bring up the fact that he's young and he's balding.

At 5/27/06 01:50 AM, Pepperjr wrote: Ok, so taking a look at the odds on who's in on the DX stable and who isn't:

HHH - IN [if you didn't know this by now, please leave and hang thyself]

I still don't think so, although maybe.

HBK - IN [see above]

Of course HBK he is the one that is bringing it back.

Cena - OUT [heel turn coming soon!]

Are you sure?

JBL - 90/10 OUT [ONLY IF he goes back to original gimmick, which isn't happening]

Well of course, duh

Umaga - OUT

Once again duh.

Carlito - 60/40 IN [His gimmick can actually make sense with this, but I don't know if he's well-like backstage. If so, pencil him in]

I hope to god he is not in it, he can't wrestle for his life.

Masters - OUT
Kane - OUT
Big Show - 51/49 IN [If they get him out of the program with Kane, I can see him in]
Edge - OUT [Lead heel from now until ECWONS2]
Foley - OUT [self-explanitory]
CM Punk - 70/30 OUT [Only IN if he goes to RAW, penciled in right now going to CrapDown]
Eugene - OUT
Shelton Benjamin - OUT
Haas - 75/25 OUT [Program with Benjamin is due shortly if Vince/writers are smart enough]
Striker - OUT
Conway - OUT

All the rest I can't say.

MegaGold, Cena will not be in the DX. EVEN IF he does not turn heel soon which is hightly unlikely, he will not be there. Do not forget that he just feuded with HHH and there is no way that he will be there. In addition, DX is an organization where top faces stay in. The fact is that everyone besides kids and women are booing Cena every time when he shows off. There is no way in hell that he will join the DX.

At 5/27/06 11:36 PM, aviewaskewed wrote:

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Dean Douglas? Well...maybe you're too young for Dean Douglas, Shane Douglas's failed professor gimmick of 1994. This is why Shane will never a part of WWE, because he either got seriously fucked on that run (Shane's story) or he incurred a shit load of heat with his mouth, including with Shawn Michaels (the story that's floated for years).

Didn't they make him wear a yellow jock strap on his head, or was that WCW.... But yeah I never knew about that one. I knew he had a failed surfer gimmick with Johnny Ace called the Dynamic Dudes.

I call "bullshit till proven correct" on the Mercury story, I'm sorry but I haven't heard this through any truly responsible journalist, and when it comes to accusations of drug abuse, you BETTER have your goddamn facts straight. Ditto on the Masters story as well.

I would have to side with you on this one. Until a credible story comes along it's probably just a rumor. Though I wouldn't be terribly surprised if the Masters
story turns out to be true.

At 5/28/06 10:26 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: Didn't they make him wear a yellow jock strap on his head, or was that WCW.... But yeah I never knew about that one. I knew he had a failed surfer gimmick with Johnny Ace called the Dynamic Dudes.

You're thinking of Peter "Justin Credible" Polaco and his last failed WWF gimmick Aldo Montoya, the Portugese Man of War. He got razzed about that one for a year or better when he started in ECW. It was that big a hurdle to overcome.

I would have to side with you on this one. Until a credible story comes along it's probably just a rumor. Though I wouldn't be terribly surprised if the Masters story turns out to be true.

I agree with that, but like I said with Mercury, and with anyone else. It is irresponsible journalism and fact reporting to accuse someone of conduct that is illegal (and being on anabolic steroids is indeed criminal insofar as this is an illegal substance to purchase, receive, or prescribe), without absolute conclusive proof. It ruins reputations, and careers. Look at what Barry Bonds is going through right now from this issue (though if the man were to just take a test, he could shut everyone up). So without someone like PWInsider who's credibility I don't question saying "this guy was busted", I just can't bring myself to see this as anything more then conjecture, and perhaps a ploy to hurt these two guy's career.

I've been wondering something for a while now did Paul Heyman ever manage Undertaker at some point in his career?

I wouldn't exactly say manage, but more like control the Undertaker. If you remember a couple years back, Heyman was the manager of the Dudleys and he told them to do something impactfully. So Bubba Ray and Devon kidnapped Paul Bearer and said if the Undertaker didn't do as Heyman said, Bearer would be hurt, or something like that. Those events lead to the Concrete Crypt match at the Great American Bash 2004. There, Undertaker eventually "finished" Paul Bearer off himself by pulling the lever to release the concrete

See I remember that back in 2004 bit I mean back when Paul Heyman was still Paul E. Dangerously and Taker still wasn't the dead man in fact it wasn't the WWE it was AWA or something like that and it aired in ESPN I'm talking about 1991 or something like that in fact I also remember Teddy Long managing Taker.

At 5/28/06 05:01 PM, pepeatumi wrote: I've been wondering something for a while now did Paul Heyman ever manage Undertaker at some point in his career?

No, I'm pretty sure only Paul Bearer managed Taker. Heymen was in WCW for a while before he went on to make ECW and I think he was never in WWE until ECW was bought out by them. I could be wrong on that, but I know for sure that Paul E. Was never a true manager for Taker. Just that Dudley thing that was mentioned.

At 5/28/06 11:33 PM, Outlaw88 wrote:

No, I'm pretty sure only Paul Bearer managed Taker. Heymen was in WCW for a while before he went on to make ECW and I think he was never in WWE until ECW was bought out by them. I could be wrong on that, but I know for sure that Paul E. Was never a true manager for Taker. Just that Dudley thing that was mentioned.

Like I said when Heyman managed he wasn't he Undertaker yet he had a diferent name.

Here is what you want to know:

Paul Heyman - "Former manager of the Undertaker back in WCW when the Undertaker was known as "Mean" Mark Callaway."

Mark Callaway is The Undertaker's name in real life.

At 5/29/06 12:59 AM, ThePunisher52 wrote: Here is what you want to know:

Paul Heyman - "Former manager of the Undertaker back in WCW when the Undertaker was known as "Mean" Mark Callaway."

Mark Callaway is The Undertaker's name in real life.

Thanks man! I knew it I remembered watching them together many years ago.