--Many people are lambasting the AWE PPV from this weekend for a number of no-shows to matches not taking place to the debacle of the Terry Funk v. Tommy Dreamer match and the bogus end to the Kevin Nash v. Ricky Morton main event. Funk and Dreamer were scheduled to go another 10 minutes but the referee counted the pin way too early and messed up not only that match but the momentum for the rest of the show. Nash and Morton was supposed to a tag team match but promoter Marvin Ward changed it to a singles contest that ended after Nash power bombed Morton and then left the ring after an uneasy promo asking Morton why he had a beef with Nash. I reached out to the AWE for comment but so far that has gone unanswered.
--The resurgence of the IWA-Mid South has to be considered a bust after their 15th anniversary show in Bellevue, IL saw at most 15 people in the audience with some reports that as few as 10 people were paid. The new owners have claimed that Ian Rotten is not part of this group but statements from Rotten himself say otherwise. Rotten admitted, via text message that he is indeed booking for the group which contradicts everything fans and workers were told. Fans of the group are starting to question why the group continues to run so far outside of the “mid-south” and the easy answer is they cannot secure another building without resistance due to the reputation of Rotten. Some within the company say that the group is called “Mid-South” because they stay true to the Memphis style of wrestling which is an absurd statement. What is clear is the people who continue to support Rotten and his endeavors live in an alternate reality…
--Heath Slater, already reeling from allegations that he molested a security guard in Atlanta during WrestleMania weekend has now been suspended for a wellness violation.
--Mick Foley continues to shill for a return to the WWE blah, blah, blah…
--Speaking of shilling, Bret Hart is pushing the upcoming DVD about the feud between he and Shawn Michaels and among the gems are he feels his time in WCW was a waste and had no highlights, he would not have done what Earl Hebner did in the Montreal Screwjob had he been in Hebner’s position and he never liked Survivor Series.
--From the not news department, the WWE continues to poll fans to name shows that may be part of the new WWE Network including one involving Diva’s and Legends.
--Bob Holly can be added to the list of people writing a book although I am not sure he has enough to write about.
--Alex Riley had to undergo an MRI after injuring his hip during the Mexico tour.
--Jim Ross, in trying to answer critics who are upset over the way the WWE treats him, said that he feels sorry for people who think he should leave. Well, I guess if you are a masochist then this is the best job Ross could have…it is unreal the way some people will whore themselves out for a paycheck.
--Booker T may be returning to the ring…
--John Cena will be playing the part of Fred’s father in the upcoming Nickelodeon special “Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred.” That makes two things in one show that really suck…
--CM Punk said he turned down a role in a WWE movie production that called for a dirty looking sort of character. Guess he did not want to be typecast…
--Update on Tyson Tomko, he is still in jail and he has reached out to the WWE to get help in the form of rehab. Best of luck to him.
--If you enjoy this column be sure to check out the Charlotte Pro Wrestling Examiner for even more news and commentary.
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