Various News: Mr. Kennedy Returns to the Ring, TNA Epics Details, 20/20 Piece on Steroids, WrestleMania XXV DVD Extras
Posted by Larry Csonka on 05.09.2009
Some Saturday news!
- According to the UK Sun, the new TNA Epics show will be a UK exclusive, and focus on historical moments in TNA's seven year run. Mick Foley will be featured as a host for the series, while other TNA stars will appear as special guest hosts. TNA Epics will air on Friday nights at 10PM on Bravo, and Bravo+1 will have a replay at 11PM.
- After a long time on the injured reserve list, Ken Kennedy returned to the ring for Florida Championship Wrestling. He participated in a six-man tag at the FCWTV taping in Tampa, FL this past Thursday. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- ABC's "20/20" ran a report last night about the use of steroids in professional sports. They showed footage of Dr. D. David Schultz slapping John Stossel in the 80s as well as mentioning the Benoit family tragedy in the "roid rage" portion of the broadcast. You can check out the ABC website for most of the material covered, just click here.
- The following are the extras on the WrestleMania XXV DVD set, which will be released on May 19th:
* The 2009 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony
* Tag Title Unification/Lumberjack Match: Carlito and Primo vs. The Miz and John Morrison
* Video highlight packages of Wrestlemania I through Wrestlemania XXIV
He better hurry up and get back to the Raw before HHH comes back and makes sure that he is burried once and for all........I personally think that Kennedy should have won the World Title back at Royal Rumble when he faced Batista. I thought it was a "good time" for him to go over...but hey, who am I kidding...
Posted By: Industry (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 12:24 PM
* Video highlight packages of Wrestlemania I through Wrestlemania XXIV
***
EXCEPT:
* IV: Takes too long.
* IX: One highlight.
* XV: No highlights.
* XX: Never happened.
Posted By: Chief Runs With Beer (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 12:32 PM
As if there weren't enough video packages, we get to sit through another?? JOYYYYYY
Posted By: Alcoholic (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 12:47 PM
"Dr. D." David Schultz wasnt a steroid user, he was just an insane redneck who believed in kayfabe.
I should piss on those ABC SMART MARKS for not having their facts in line.
Posted By: son of pillman (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 01:06 PM
I'm sure 20/20 did another "Great" job of covering steroids in sports...20/20...what a joke.
Posted By: Dean (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 01:35 PM
The Muppet Returns!
Posted By: Guest#5002 (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 01:38 PM
i use to look at Ken Kennedy as the savior of World Wrestling Entertainment. Now, however, I'm just counting the minutes until he get injured again. They will never give him the ball unless he can prove that he can stay healthy and be able to actually run with it. I hope things are different this time around, but somehow i doubt that.
Posted By: JWS (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 02:09 PM
This just in, Kennedy put his back out pulling up his trunks.
Posted By: FUZEY (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 02:20 PM
Kennedy is one broken finger away from being future endevoured...I guarantee he won't have a job in the WWE by the end of 2009.
Posted By: Ramsey (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 02:25 PM
- After a long time on the injured reserve list, Ken Kennedy returned to the ring for Florida Championship Wrestling. He participated in a six-man tag at the FCWTV taping in Tampa, FL this past Thursday. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
Keep him there!
LOL at the marks who took this long to turn there backs on him!!!!
Posted By: buest gest (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Kennedy makes a movie, gets injured.
Wins the MITB, gets injured.
He uses the crapper, gets injured.
Injury bug Kennedy = totally lost his luster with the fans long enough to remember his name, he might have to start shouting his name about 50 times before getting in the ring.
Posted By: guest1228 (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Wow, you guys are just pathetic. Course, I forgot what group of people actually read these messages and sites sometimes. Coming from someone who actually does Indy Wrestling, it's a tough and physically demanding business. Wrestling is a lot Art, but also alot of physical endurance. Yes, some athletes are more fragile than others, but going out to entertain and put on a show that one can appreciate and get's the fans on their feet is a feat few of you will ever understand. Kennedy is a good performer, has had some top fueds, and yes, if he can stay healthy and tweak his matches a tad, still has a bright future. Those already put his head on the chopping block are just ignorant, and no matter what griping you kids want to do and think what you know, just remember. You're just a reader on this website, who hasn't and probably ever been in a ring, and never will understand how it really works and what it takes, so your opinion on here, really doesn't matter.
Posted By: Wrestler (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Mr. Kennedy is soooooooooooooooooo 2006!
Posted By: Gwildor (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 03:23 PM
I'm sure 20/20 did another "Great" job of covering steroids in sports...20/20...what a joke.
Posted By: Dean (Guest)
Actually, they did do a good job, and went so far to point out that steroids had nothing to do with what Benoit did.
Posted By: Guest#3055 (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 03:28 PM
stossell was on the o'reilly factor last night and when they got to talking about benoit, stossel said he thinks it was bogus about 'roid rage is what caused benoit to kill his family, so stossel actually is fair, where as most of the msm, just jumped all over the roid rage theory
Posted By: coby preimesbereger (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I hate the pathetic losers who come on here lying by telling everyone they actually wrestle. NO YOU DON'T.
Posted By: Spaghett (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Kennedy is a good performer, has had some top fueds, and yes, if he can stay healthy and tweak his matches a tad, still has a bright future...
You're just a reader on this website, who hasn't and probably ever been in a ring, and never will understand how it really works and what it takes, so your opinion on here, really doesn't matter.
Posted By: Wrestler (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 03:19 PM
First of all, Kennedy is not much of a performer - name one good match that he had.
As for your last sentense, it's plainly stupid. I've also never directed a movie, yet I have opinions about movie that I've seen. Just because you took a few bumps in a high school gym show, it doesn't make your opinion more superior or more valid.
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Oh goody, i love me some video packages.
Posted By: Mark Markerson (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Wow Alex, learn how to spell "sentence" correctly.
And second, who says I took bumps in a high school gym? Idiot. And I wasn't saying opinions are valid, just wishing ill-will on someone isn't cool, especially for a sport where you people find a reason to complain anyways.
And apparently WWE thought he was a good performer if he had matches with multiple world champions and won Money in the Bank. (Doesnt matter that he lost it to Edge, thats not the point)
Oh little kids are so fun to see bickering. ;)
Posted By: Wrestler (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Well that's interesting cos we get Smackdown at 10 on Friday Nights here in the UK so
TNA vs WWE!! bring it on!
Posted By: Guest (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 05:56 PM
May 19th!?!?!
Posted By: Kane (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 06:24 PM
First of all, Kennedy is not much of a performer - name one good match that he had.
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 04:09 PM
his matches with Taker were at LEAST good.
Posted By: Ronny (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 06:38 PM
That's the problem with today's wrestling/sports entertainment fans, they think Ken Kennedy should be a world champion. Kennedy is an average worker and a PR DISASTER! He's an idiot who they should have fired after the whole online steroid scandal, but no WWE in their infinite wisdom turned him face. Kennedy is like all those midcard guys like Shelton Benjamin and Carlito who simply never get over to the next level. Besides who actually paid money to see him in that terrible movie? EPIC FAIL.
Posted By: Dr Venture (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 06:53 PM
They didn't include this, but Mr. Kennedy was injured at the conclusion of the match.
Posted By: Guest#6390 (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 07:23 PM
dont worry iwc, kennedy is booked to win the next king of the ring tourney. as soon as the crwon hits his head, his knees will spontaneously explode.
Posted By: jd (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Wow Alex, learn how to spell "sentence" correctly.
And second, who says I took bumps in a high school gym? Idiot. And I wasn't saying opinions are valid, just wishing ill-will on someone isn't cool, especially for a sport where you people find a reason to complain anyways.
And apparently WWE thought he was a good performer if he had matches with multiple world champions and won Money in the Bank. (Doesnt matter that he lost it to Edge, thats not the point)
Oh little kids are so fun to see bickering. ;)
Posted By: Wrestler (Guest) on May 09, 2009 at 05:41 PM
A good sign of a person who loses an on-line argument - he starts picking on someone's typos. And then he calls what others do "a bickering", oblivious to the fact that he started the bickering himself.
WWE's booking decisions are irrelevant as far as the quality of their workers goes. A plethora of other wrestlers have also received a decent push, but their wrestling skills were mediocre at best (Bobby Lashley, anyone).
And I didn't say you took bumps in a gym, but in a gym show in high school, since it's the common place for indy wrestling shows. Wrestling in an indy organization is no big deal, even I wrestled a couple of times (and I sucked!)
So next time, when you wish to state an opposite opinion, don't belittle other people's right to have their opinions as well. It makes you look like a douchebag.
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 01:28 AM
Wrestler (great ring name) takes offense when one assumes he takes bumps in high school gyms. He's actually proud of the fact that he has an exclusive clause in his conract which limits his appearances to middle school gyms
Posted By: Guest#8603 (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 04:45 AM
I'm just kidding, I'm morbidly obese and the closest I've gotten to wrestling was taking a chokeslam on my parent's matress.
Posted By: Wrestler (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Ok where is Bob Holly when we need him? This guy should come back to get his revenge on the crappy fans choice Mr Kennedy. Bob would kick his ass worse than Dupree. HARDCORE RULES. PLEASE BRING BACK HOLLY to finish this wimp of for good. MRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR INJURRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! INJURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: RADTKE (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 10:58 AM
I'm not so sure Kennedy's actually been injured the last several months. The guy's been sticking his foot in his mouth continuously on the steroid deal, before and after failing a drug test himself. I think he's just in the doghouse and on the verge of being let go altogether.
Posted By: kaktus316 (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 12:15 PM
"'Dr. D.' David Schultz wasnt a steroid user, he was just an insane redneck who believed in kayfabe.
I should piss on those ABC SMART MARKS for not having their facts in line." --son of pillman
Actually, the rumor that Shultz's attack on John Stossel was 'roid rage was DEBUNKED on 20/20... BY STOSSEL HIMSELF!
The lesson learned: seems ABC (or, at least, Stossel) did indeed have "their facts in line."
YOU, on the other hand, did not have YOUR "facts in line" before blasting them. According to your criteria, YOU should be pissed on.
"I'm sure 20/20 did another 'Great' job of covering steroids in sports...20/20...what a joke." -- Dean
And here we have son of pillman's cabin mate on the non-stop Supermark Express to Ignorantassholeville.
These two nimrods are a shining example to all posters on what happens when people COMMENT on stuff they haven't SEEN... you make total asses out of yourselves.
Dean & son of pillman... do us all a favor and get neutered. We don't need the human gene pool corrupted by your DNA.
Idiots.
Posted By: David Burcham (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Alex - You sir are an idiot.
Everything wrestler said in his original post was correct.
And you just exposed yourself as a complete mark by saying Bobby lashley was a mediocre wrestler. He was a former amateur wrestler who went hold for hold with Benoit in theyre match on Smackdown. Just because WWE wouldnt let him perform to the levels he was capaple of doesnt mean he was mediocre.
Stay in school, kid.
Posted By: Carl Amari (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 01:52 PM
This is from 20/20
So what about the Chris Benoit "'roid rage" killings? The medical examiner later said there was no evidence that the testosterone he was taking caused the crime. There's evidence that steroids can increase aggression in some people, but Fost says: "There are millions and millions of American males who have been on steroids and not too many of them have ever gone out and killed somebody."
So people who use steroids and killed, would of killed anyway.
Posted By: Guest#6696 (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Alex - You sir are an idiot.
Everything wrestler said in his original post was correct.
And you just exposed yourself as a complete mark by saying Bobby lashley was a mediocre wrestler. He was a former amateur wrestler who went hold for hold with Benoit in theyre match on Smackdown. Just because WWE wouldnt let him perform to the levels he was capaple of doesnt mean he was mediocre.
Stay in school, kid.
Posted By: Carl Amari (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Did you change a nickname, "Wrestler"?
So because I saw Bobby Lashley as mediocre and my opinion is different from yours, that makes me an idiot? Wow, no further comment on this "brilliant" logic of yours.
Besides, Benoit could carry a broomstick to a decent match. Find me a match where Lashley could do anything significant on his own. He was boring, plain and simple.
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Fuck you Chris. Now when people like me say something good about you, I'll just get a fucking look. Thank you so much.
Posted By: Saxyroro (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Hey Kane! May 19th! May 19th!
Posted By: Guest#7979 (Guest) on May 11, 2009 at 09:20 AM
"Kennedy is a good performer"
Being a gook TALKER in wrestling isn't the same as being a good PERFORMER. promo work is a part of the job, but not the biggest or even the most important.
the fact is that OFF the mic, Kennedy is somewhat below average, and any good matches he has been in have usually been due to a more talented opponent carrying him.
and by the way...bouncing around on a mattress in your best friend's back yard with three people watching isn't Indy Wrestling.
good try though
Posted By: Darth Mortis (Guest) on May 11, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Did you change a nickname, "Wrestler"?
So because I saw Bobby Lashley as mediocre and my opinion is different from yours, that makes me an idiot? Wow, no further comment on this "brilliant" logic of yours.
Besides, Benoit could carry a broomstick to a decent match. Find me a match where Lashley could do anything significant on his own. He was boring, plain and simple.
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on May 10, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Unfortunately for you Alexia, my opinions are fact. Thats just the way it goes. No further questions your honour, I rest my case.
Oh, by the by. Nice use of speech marks around the word brilliant. Your wit clearly knows no limits. Perhaps you should take up a career as a comedian. Or just hang yourself. Whatever.
Posted By: Carl Amari (Guest) on May 15, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Unfortunately for you Alexia, my opinions are fact. Thats just the way it goes. No further questions your honour, I rest my case.
Oh, by the by. Nice use of speech marks around the word brilliant. Your wit clearly knows no limits. Perhaps you should take up a career as a comedian. Or just hang yourself. Whatever.
Posted By: Carl Amari (Guest) on May 15, 2009 at 03:44 PM
In other words, you're just a troll who pretends to have some understanding about wrestling, while in fact you have nothing of a value to offer. I rest my case. It was a waste of time trying to have any dialogue with you. Crawl back to your corner.
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on May 16, 2009 at 12:55 PM
