I am quite sure that many peoplequestioned Vince McMahon's giving away all that money. I questioned it for only one reason ... Vince McMahon appears to be in denial. When you try this type of major move it should be with the idea that you are making some changes to expose the public to. In his case, it doesn’t seem he took that approach. He must feel that the product he is producing is in much need of “tweaking”. I believe things could have been presented in a better way as well. It’s easy to sit here and be critical, but in the long run, the WWE is making millions on top of millions. However, if Vincent Kennedy McMahon wants to go back to being a billionaire he had better do some “tweaking”.
In a couple of days it will be one year since my incident with Jerry Lawler at Sam’s Town. Isn’t it amazing how much the landscape of Wrestling has changed in the Memphis market. At this point there is no weekly Memphis TV show. In the world of Corey Maclin he probably landed on his feet and, with the settlement of this lawsuit, he probably came out a big winner. He deserved whatever he got from the WWE and like most things that happen in Memphis it quietly went away. It is an interesting place to say the least. I don’t think that any of us know what the future holds for Memphis Wrestling. It is only a shadow of itself and more than likely will never regain its past glory.
The future of Memphis Wrestling more than likely lies in the hands of Corey Maclin. He has the infrastructure to make money in the Memphis market today. If he wants to get something going I am sure that he can. He certainly loves to be on camera and likes Wrestling. I cant see anyone else investing in the market. It sure makes you think doesn’t it?
Isnt it about time to turn Triple H heel? I think the whole industry should have a case of indigestion the way this guy is shoved down our throats. It is time for him to start passing the torch. I wonder when someone else will figure that out.
One of the guys that recently got arrested for DUI in Florida was released by WWE. I wonder what criteria is used to determine who gets arrested and keeps a job as opposed to who gets arrested and loses one. You have to sit back and wonder how these decisions are made. It can't be based on who they think might draw money since these days its more of an ensemble cast than one specific talent. Of course, to draw you would have to have good story lines and other assorted things. It will take a truly special talent to take the business to the next level. If that person is out there today his name is most likely Randy Orton. I am not sure I am right about this but if he isn't the guy than we haven't met "the guy" yet.
The picture for this article was taken at the Yokozuna Memorial Show. It was the APA (Bradshaw and Faroouq agains Kane and The Undertaker. It was great to see everyone turn up to have this match in memory of our friend Yokozuna. I always got along great with Ron Simmons so it was good to see him again. The memories are always running through my mind. Its nice to visit them here on a weekly basis
This has been a piece of my mind
