Kurt Angle issued a statement in the form of a letter addressed to his fans on his official website, www.KurtAngleWWE.com this evening.

After reading it, This sounds a lot like damage control to me. Like Kurt is trying to premptively save his image and maybe block Vince and company from going forward with any sort of attack on him to either help their website hits, or force Kurt to address his problems. Not that I'm saying Kurt was neccessarily working here, I hope he meant every word, but considering that he is painting a pretty rosy picture of his family life, and it's been reported just about everywhere that that isn't the case....sounds like there's a bit of fiction writing in here.

At 9/2/06 10:01 PM, MegaGold wrote: I think they are sticking ECW with Smackdown Vs Raw 2007. I can't wait for TNA to come out for Wii =D.

If they do, it's going to be pretty small in terms of prescence. Probably the TV Show arena, and the ONS ring, and graphics of ECW for the guys who are in it, but otherwise, most of this game was most likely finalized before ECW was ressurected. So if you want to see ECW as a full-fledged brand, with most of it's roster appearing in WWE games, I'd say you'll be waiting until next year.

I can't say O'm surprised about Angle, he's trying to look like the good guy in this situation, I guess he just can't accept that being released was for his own good.

I read this article a couple of days ago and it made some good points. When angle debuted he had his three I's (in kayfabe anyways) but reality he only had intensity, and the other two were replaced by idiocy and illness.

Angle talked about integrity, but he violated that when he decided to be outspoken about his matches and storyline and he sure as hell wasn't intelligent, because his drive to succeed to be the best made him forget about one major thing... taking care of himself.

His wife left him, and instead of taking some time off he chose to keep on wrestling, he a badly injured neck (since the olympics in 96) and instead of getting neck surgery (and probably missing 9 to 12 months) he had a different surgery which only made him miss about two or three months, even though it would cost him more in the long run.

His stubbornness drove him to greatness, unfortunately it was also the same thing that knocked him off of the top of the mountain, its a sad state of affairs but if Angle had only done things differently he wouldn't be out of a job.

It sucks because a lot of us, got to see Angle rise up first as an olympic gold medalist, and then as a pro wrestler, only to see him fall into an abyss in a matter of months.

Here's hoping Angle can keep himself calm for a couple of months, and when, not if he comes back he'll reach the top of the mountain once again.

I hate double posting but, I saw this and it made me laugh.

Jeff Hardy is ranked number 21 in the WWE Power Rankings, in that same page it says, keep an eye on,,,

Jeff Hardy – After taking out Gregory Helms on SmackDown, Hardy looks poised to join his brother on the P25.

I guess this goes to show you just how little the WWE cares about Matt.

That power 25 chart is a load of crap. Jeff has had two matches and he gets on the list. Explain to me how that makes sense.

I gotta tell you guys something! coycoy of the Anime Club recently drew a picture of Sabu! Here is the picture. Tell me what you think about it.

At 9/3/06 12:47 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: That power 25 chart is a load of crap. Jeff has had two matches and he gets on the list. Explain to me how that makes sense.

It doesn't make any sense.

As far as the pic of Sabu it actually looks really good, kind of like what he looks like in the Fire Pro wrestling games from SNES.

At 9/3/06 12:48 AM, LordKooler wrote: I gotta tell you guys something! coycoy of the Anime Club recently drew a picture of Sabu! Here is the picture. Tell me what you think about it.

not enough scars, but seriously it's pretty cool. wtf is that thing on his mouth supposed to be? That tape or something?

Wouldn't it be something when the next joint ppv comes around if both hardy's had gold? It would be the first time in a very long time that they would be seen together on air. I think that would be a good moment.

At 9/3/06 02:10 PM, Outlaw88 wrote: Wouldn't it be something when the next joint ppv comes around if both hardy's had gold? It would be the first time in a very long time that they would be seen together on air. I think that would be a good moment.

I think that would be the Survivor Series and I can pretty much guarantee that at some point they're going to run into each other backstage or who knows since they're on different brands, they may even end up facing each other, which would be a good match.

At 9/3/06 01:01 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: wtf is that thing on his mouth supposed to be? That tape or something?

Dude, No! it's his spike, Man! The Spike he tried to stab Samoa Joe with at TNA Lockdown 2006 and has used many times before and since!

At 9/3/06 02:10 PM, Outlaw88 wrote: Wouldn't it be something when the next joint ppv comes around if both hardy's had gold? It would be the first time in a very long time that they would be seen together on air. I think that would be a good moment.

That should be the case. But too be honest, I would rather see the reunion of Hardy Brothers than seeing both of them as separate champions for minor titles.

A bit of Smackdown news to pass on...

-- WWE World Champion King Booker vs. Batista

-- WWE United States Champion Ken Kennedy will make a shocking announcement.

Both the match and Kennedy's announcement have been confirmed for next Friday's Smackdown. I wonder what Kennedy has to say?

well there is a video up of him saying he's the best us champ ever and runs down some of the past holders such as Cena, Carlito, and Lashly.

At 9/3/06 12:48 AM, LordKooler wrote: I gotta tell you guys something! coycoy of the Anime Club recently drew a picture of Sabu! Here is the picture. Tell me what you think about it.

That is actually a really good pic. I never knew people could make that type of anime, I always thought it was just skinny people with big heads and huge eyes.

Man, sorry I've been gone awhile, guys. Happy 500+ pages, by the way. I've been keeping up with wrestling (except TNA) and I think it's been on a downward spiral. Shame how things happened at SummerSlam with Hogan vs. Orton. That bastard Hogan...he needs to check his ego and get it sized down.

Well, other than that, who here is slighty anticipating John Cena's new movie? As an action film buff, I have to say I am.

Until tonight on RAW, I'll see ya's later.

At least one match has been announced for tonight's RAW.

Johnny Nitro will defend the IC title against Jeff hardy. I thought this match was going to take place at Unforigven, guess I was wrong.

Also I read something odd... Word is that Carlito has been told backstage to "act like The Rock." I want to say something about this, but I'll do it later.

How bout they let Carlito act like Carlito? Jeeze why do they have to copy everything?

I would have thought the Jeff/Nitro match would be a ppv thing too, but whatever. As long as they put on a good show I can't complain too much.

At 9/4/06 10:29 AM, pepeatumi wrote: At least one match has been announced for tonight's RAW.

Johnny Nitro will defend the IC title against Jeff hardy. I thought this match was going to take place at Unforigven, guess I was wrong.

Also I read something odd... Word is that Carlito has been told backstage to "act like The Rock." I want to say something about this, but I'll do it later.

With the way how the WWE is trating with the IC title, I am not surprised that the match will be on RAW. I am also 90% sure that Hady will win the title and start a feud against Masters. Just wait and see.

I recently found some wrestling matches that you guys should watch.

AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship: Kaz Hayashi vs Shuji Kondo (c). AJPW Hiroshi Hase retirement show 08/27/2006.

Dynamite Kid vs Tiger Mask (Satoru Sayama) for the vacant NWA Junior Heavyweight Championship. NJPW 04/21/1983. Dave Meltzer rated this match five stars.

JAM Cup Four Way Tag Match: Roderick Strong & Matt Sydal vs Jimmy Rave & Masato Yoshino vs CIMA & Don Fujii vs Dragon Kid & Ryo Saito. Dragon Gate Wrestle JAM 07/12/2006.

GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship: KENTA (c) vs Takashi Sugiura. NOAH 06/04/2006

KENTA & Naomichi Marufuji vs Takeshi Morishima & Takeshi Rikio. NOAH 07/16/2006.

ROH Tag Team Championship: A.J. Styles & Matt Sydal vs Austin Aries & Roderick Strong (c). ROH 4th Anniversary Show 02/25/2006.

Hope you guys enjoy these matches.

At 9/4/06 10:29 AM, pepeatumi wrote: Also I read something odd... Word is that Carlito has been told backstage to "act like The Rock." I want to say something about this, but I'll do it later.

Really? I wonder if they just mean, like, the cocky attitude, or a blatant imitation of The Rock.

I liked the Rock. One of the big guns when I first started watching wrestling. I wish he'd come back someday, but if he's happier doing movies, good for him.

At 9/4/06 07:26 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote:
I liked the Rock. One of the big guns when I first started watching wrestling. I wish he'd come back someday, but if he's happier doing movies, good for him.

He was always great, especially on the mic, but he's stated in a couple of interviews that's he's completely through with the wrestling business.

Cryme time? Just when RAW was in the process of being of the better shows in a while, we get Cryme Time? Didn't ECW do this with Public Enemy long ago? Hell, doesn't TNA has something a bit similar with LAX? I mean, come on.. Cryme Time?

They better be great wrestlers or this shit is going to blow.

My mistake.... it wasn't Public Enemy, it was The Gangstas, still Cryme Time isn't a very original gimmick.

Black stereotypes for the lose.

But I'm pretty optimistic about their skills, but not for any reason beyond black people in general being pretty athletic. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

At 9/4/06 10:57 PM, pepeatumi wrote: My mistake.... it wasn't Public Enemy, it was The Gangstas, still Cryme Time isn't a very original gimmick.

These guys sound more like they'll be like Public Enemy. The Gangstas was a couple of hardcore street brawlers who just fought and bled. PE could do that too, but were also very comedic in their promos and overall gimmick, especially when they went face. The press releases suggest that Cryme Time will be doing that as well, so it sounds like they are ripping off Public Enemy more then anyone else. Also, why the FUCK is Super Crazy on RAW now?

At 9/5/06 12:55 AM, aviewaskewed wrote: Also, why the FUCK is Super Crazy on RAW now?

Its better for him to be on RAW... ECW is a one hour show and Crazy would probably just get lost in the shuffle along with some of the other ECW talent.

the one thing that has relly made me stop watching wwe is the fact that eddie is dead
and he didn't even die doing what he loved doing like steve irwin

I missed all of Raw last night, can anyone do some sort of recap?

At 9/5/06 06:41 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: I missed all of Raw last night, can anyone do some sort of recap?

ok go 2 wwe.com and go 2 raw and results and scroll 2 the bottom. KANE BEAT THE HOLY HELL OUT OF UMAGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeff Hardy didn't fet the IC championship becuz of johnny nitros whore, melina, and highlanders defeated cade and murdoch and viscera and haas, so now the highlandders r going 2 unforgiven 2 fight the homosexual squad....errrrr the spirit squad 4 the world tag team championships, and super crazy got a contract with raw and fought the disaster piece chris masters (lol) and super crazy won, orton edge and lita defeated trish carlito and cena and dx beat down 12 security guards when mcmahons and the little show fled the ring, and u can just check out raw vids on wwe.com. :D