WWE News: WWE Outdoes Playboy, William Regal Talks Entertaining, Drew McIntyre on Twitter, More
Posted by Larry Csonka on 05.20.2011
Some WWE news to kick off the day…
- License! Global recently rated the 125 licensors in the world. WWE hit the list at #37, which was higher than The Trump organization, Playboy and Coca-Cola. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- On Twitter, Bret Hart agreed with Paul Heyman and Steve Austin that CM Punk is underutilized. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- The Hollywood Reporter has an article up on Dick Ebersol leaving NBC Universal, which you can read here. With Comcast coming in to take control, Ebersol was going to lose the freedom he previously had, and made the decision to leave.
- Trish Stratus discusses her film Bail Enforcershere.
- Drew McIntyre is on Twitter at @thedrewmcintyre.
- William Regal posted the following on Twitter recently…
"Seeing as it's a topic that is being mentioned today and that I've just spent the day at FCW watching some very hard working talent I will, as a learning lesson for those interested in being apart of our profession, talk about being the first member of Mr McMahon's KMAC. I am and always will be proud to be a Pro Wrestler but I'm also as proud of being an entertainer. It is my job to affect people's emotions in any way I can as a wrestling villain. To make them mad or scream or laugh because they want to see me get what's coming to me. Only a small percentage of fans will remember me for my technical ability. Most will remember me for pulling faces and making them laugh or boo me. That is my role. If you don't get it and you feel the need to act tough, MMA or Boxing is the way you should go."
Regal gets it. People remember the character more than the workrate, which is the way wrestling works.
Posted By: Rick (UIW) (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 10:13 AM
This is why Regal has always been the man, and will continue to be one long after he stops being an in ring performer and starts being an agent (because if they don't pick him up as an agent, that'll be one of the dumbest moves ever).
The man really does get it. Sure, he's been a mid carder .. forever .. but you know who he is. Why? His character has been so memorable, you can't help but remember .. and usually laugh. The Power of the Punch? Beautiful. Hell, even his switching costumes match with Goldust on that Raw Roulette show was classic.
I'll be said to see the old Brit finally retire. He's one of the few mid carders I'd actually buy a ticket to an event to specifically see him.
Posted By: Nyte (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM
"Only a small percentage of fans will remember me for my technical ability."
But we're the best percentage!
Posted By: IWC (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM
"Only a small percentage of fans will remember me for my technical ability."
But we're the best percentage!
Posted By: IWC (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM
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No. I am the percentage.
Posted By: Paul Roma (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM
actually i'll remember regal as being one of the most pure best pro wrestlers and had really great technique.
Posted By: wylun (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I thought Regal was more entertaining in WCW than WWE. Great wrestling in WCW and funnier interviews and skits with the Blue Bloods.
Posted By: Guest#8457 (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Linda should have done Playboy.
Posted By: Guest#9733 (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM
It will be funny if they start pushing CM Punk. Give Bret a job in creative or something!
Posted By: Guest#1408 (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 01:05 PM
What Regal said is the same thing that made Bobby Heenan great.
Posted By: yfrumk (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Regal's spot on. Workrate is important but first and foremost wrestling is basically theater. The guy's mannerisms and little character touches are underrated.
And since Bret is towing company thought and saying Punk should be used more, does that mean he won't be allowed back into their good graces?
Posted By: Guest#0337 (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Regal is an excellent employee, hands down. He is talented and get what his job entails. One of my faves.
Posted By: RDog (Guest) on May 20, 2011 at 11:01 PM
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