Bobby Eaton Update

As you all can imagine, it has certainly been a crazy week for me as I am just now posting an update on Bobby Eaton.

Bobby has been in the hospital since Wednesday to relieve fluid that had built up on his body. His travels often cause him to get some fluid build-up from time to time, but usually within a few days he is back down to normal.

This time, that wasn't the case as the fluid never went away.

Bobby had a couple of doctor's appointments that ended up cancelled, so last week we decided that we couldn't hold out any longer and we went to the hospital, first in Wynne and then he was moved to Jonesboro.

Certainly, both Bobby and I want to apologize to the fans in Hernando, MS, who were hoping to see him at the XOW benefit this past Saturday. We were certainly looking forward to that and feel bad that we had to cancel that appearance.

I do want everyone to know that we appreciate all thoughts and prayers. Bobby has already dropped some of the fluid and is feeling much better. I expect him to be back home at some point this week.

Take care all.

Turnbuckle Madness - Bull Pain - by George Wren Part 2

----I got some good response from part 1 that we posted yesterday.  I enjoy the interview a lot.  Bull has an unique look on the business.  If you have not read Part 1, then CLICK HERE! 

"Turnbuckle Madness"

with George Wren

Bull Pain - Part 2

Warning: Explicit Language

GW: Your thoughts on the following on the following?

BP: Verne Gagne - A very fair man. also very tough in his day.

Jerry Lawler -A great professional, you have to admire what he has achieved in the business and in his hometown of Memphis Tennessee.
Brian Christopher -  A great guy to me at least that has had many chances but just has shit canned it.
Todd Morton - a great partner and friend, you can always count on him to have your back, plus a funny as hell to be around.
Eric Fontaine - Eric Fontaine was a good guy and a friend of mine. sadly enough he was killed in a horrible car wreck. I was told in fact it was so bad I understand that he was actually decapitated. I first met Eric in Minnesota working for Verne Gagne. Bert Prentice brought him along and he was basically just staring out in the business. Over the years we crossed paths many times in fact we actually traveled together on occasion. He was a good guy and a very misunderstood individual who really had a good heart it was just sometimes his company he kept that held him back I think, you know guilt by association. The lasr time I saw was in Memphis, Tennessee and he was taking a break from wrestling, and working as a school teacher. It it a sad ending to a decent guy. I hope he rests in peace and looks down at us and smiles from the good memories.

GW: Do you feel alot of talent is held back because of who they know and not what they can do in the ring?
BP: I personally feel that the business has gotten so political now that if you don't

BIG HITS!!

----I would like to just take a moment to say "thanks!"  I had about three weeks from this site and feel I came back energized and rejuvenated!  I plan to do that once a year now and during Yearbook time, if I can get someone to do it. LOL When I wonder sometimes if people are really reading this site or actually give a shit about what I put on it, then I get a big time confidence builder like the HITS from last week.  RRO posted the best week of hits since September of last year and overall was up 45% from our weekly 2010 average.  Thank you for stopping by and making this site successful!  I hope to continue to entertain you or piss you off. Hit one of those sponsors between the posts and it will help keep the site going!!

My World - Maxxed Out "Nothing Lasts Forever..Except on the Internet" by Maxx Corbin

----Corbin has a good mix of stuff here for the July column.  I do agree with him on the weight loss thing.  I kept posting stuff on FB, so it is like someone is looking over your shoulder all the time.  For those interested in weight loss and my progress, you can join Maxx and me on FB by CLICKING HERE.

So, there is a lot of things going on in the world. As Garth Brooks would say the winds of change are blowing. Nothing lasts forever…Except internet post… apparently.

I got to thinking today about how much the internet has changed life as we all know it. When I was a kid I went to JB Young Elementary. In 1992 the consolidated the school system and sent me to Denmark Elementary. Some of my friends were sent to Malesus Elementary and some to New South. I lost contact with about 75 % of those guys that next year even though the schools were all about 20 miles apart at the maximum. Now days thanks to social networks, there is no separation from you and anyone. I have family members that live out of state that I know everything about. 10 years ago we would have just lost touch. In the past 2 weeks I have learned that if you post something on the internet….people see it!

Showtime All-Star Wrestling TV Review for 6/26 by Larry Goodman

Airing on June 26, 2010 in Nashville on CW58
Taped June 19, 2010 in Nashville at Buffalo Billiards

LAST WEEK…The rematch between SAW International Champion Chase Stevens and Kid Kash ends with Kash getting a three count while Stevens’ foot was on the bottom rope. SAW owner Reno Riggins jumped in to reverse the decision. Kash decked Reno and put him in ankle lock or some such.

Cut to “Teen Excitement” Drew Haskins in the bathroom at Buffalo Billiards as he tried to wash the big black X off his hand. Haskins took umbrage to club owner Greg Morris’ attempt to brand him as being underage.

Are you afraid I’m going to come in here and steal all the ladies? Well, you better be, because everyone from ages 21 to 101, they all want to jump on the Drew Crew…I’m in your house and I’m redesigning it.

Haskins broke into a delusional rant exposing his jealous rage towards

Cody Murdoch Out of Action!!

----The injury is legit.  It happened when Brian Christopher clotheslined him over the top rope. He caught his foot on the edge of the ring and turned the lower leg sideways like the figure four.  I was told by several people that it made a really loud sick sound.  I have been told by a few sources that he has a fractured knee and will be out for a while.

EWE Returns To Ripley!!

----EWE Ultimate this Friday night with belltime at 8:00 PM.  Tickets are $6.  Main event has Christian Jacobs vs Jocephus with Jon Michael, Seth Knight, Rockin Randy, Blaine Devine, Mark Devonci, Bradd Badd, JR Manson and more.  They are going to crown a Ultimate champion with the tournament starting on Friday night.  Head of directors will be announced and an exclusive interview with NXN's Rude. 

Turnbuckle Madness - Bull Pain - by George Wren

----I will be posting part one of this interview today and part 2 will be posted late tomorrow.  I would like to thank Bull for doing it for the site and George Wren for taking the time to get it ready.  


"Turnbuckle Madness"
with George Wren
Bull Pain - Part 1

Warning: Explicit Language
GW: There has been many speculations on your "shoot" name being Rick Gantner and Frank Visa has been thrown out there as well. Would you like to shed any light on this?
BP: My real name is Frank Vizi , Rick Gantner, was my name in the AWA before I became one of the Texas Hangmen.

GW: When and Where were you born?
BP: I was born in Mannheim Germany and came over to the United States when I was 2 yrs old.

GW: Where are you residing at the present time?
BP: I am currently living in Louisville Kentucky where I have a home with my wonderful wife and two dogs. A bull mastiff named Homer and a rott husky mix named Grunt.

GW: What are you doing these days and times?
BP: Right now i am working the independant scene and traveling where and when I can. I am also am a bouncer / security guard in a few different places. Actually I plan on going to school this fall and finish my nursing degree. i need to think of the future.

GW: Do you remember your first match? Who was it against? How did it go?
BP: My first match was a terrible one!. First of all I wasn't even prepared for it. I was actually at the show to be a referee and someone didn't show, so I was thrown to the wolves, as you say and was told your working today! Obviously it was a great opportunity but also a very scary thing since I was green as grass or monkey shit if you prefer. I had to borrow some boots and trunks from some guys, and even had to think of a name. I just happened to be reading the sports page at that time. I love the Milwaukee Brewers and Jim Gantner who played for them was in the headlines. He played 2nd base for them and I liked him as a player, so basically that's how I got my name. I just put a Rick in front of Gantner and whala! the match was against a ex bodybuilder named Tod Ludwig ( Lance Allen) he was huge and I was scared. But Lance had worked a few matches already so he led the match and held me by the hand and we got through it. Somehow we pulled it off thanks to Todd because I know I was terrible.

GW: Who trained you?
BP: I was very lucky to run into a few really good guys when I was very young and eager to get into the business. The guys who I give the actual credit for training me

RassleResults: NEW West Memphis, AR 7.09.10

-Kid Nikels beat John Allen via chokeslam

-Austin Lane beat Justin Smart with a spear

-Austin Lane beat John Allen by making him tap

-Moe Stegall/Eric Wayne beat "Prime Danger" [Dan Matthews/Kevin Charles]

----They did a tribute to Stanley Clark before the event with a 10 bell salute after a speech by Ken Wayne.  I was told it nicely done.  Ken thought the world of his father-in-law.  I have heard him many times talk about having the best in-laws a man could have, in reference to many people not getting along with their in-laws...John Steele and Terrance Ward announced...Downtown Bruno and Chuck Poe reffed.

RassleResults: SWA Newport, AR Results Wrapup 6.12 to 6.26.10

6-12-10
Big Sam Lassister opens the show announcing that SWA will be getting a brand new commissioner. Sexy Sam comes out to apply for the job, but Big Sam refuses and has security take him to the back.
1. Big Al vs Mark Wolf
Winner: Wolf(Josh Cross cost Al the match)
SWA Champ, Big Dog Cujo comes out and comments on his SWA title match with "The One" Cody Only later tonight and Sexy Sam. Upon hearing these comments Sexy sends out the troops to attack Cujo. Cody Only makes the save. They end the segment with Cujo and Cody shaking hands and saying that it's going to be a FAIR match. They also set up that Glyn, Sexy Sam's assistant, would be the ref for the match and that TJ Wells would be the special enforcer.
2. Deadly Dale vs. TJ Wells
Winner: Deadly Dale
3. JR Special vs Ray Ray
Winner: Ray Ray
4. Idolbane vs Josh Cross
Winner Idolbane via count out. Idol went for the GOAK and Josh scooted, But Big Al was there to run cross back into the ring and into the awaiting Ghost of Andy Kaufman
5. SWA TITLE: "The One" Cody Only vs Big Dog Cujo
Winner & NEW SWA CHAMPION: "The One" Cody Only 

6.19.10

1. Eric Slade vs Mark Wolf
Winner: Mark Wolf
2. Big Dog Cujo vs Kid Krazzy
Winner: Cujo
3. IC Title Match: Big Al vs Josh Cross(champ)
Winner: Big Al via countout
4. Deadly Dale vs Ray Ray for the vacated US Championship
Winner: Ray Ray with a quick roll up
5. Tag Titles: Idolbane/TJ Wells vs Big Dog Cujo/JR Special
Winners Cujo/JR
6. SWA Title: Scott Fury vs "The One" Cody Only
Winner & still champion: Cody Only 

6-26-10
1. The Hambones(Ham-hock and Pedro) vs TJ Wells/Hardknox
Winners: TJ/Hardknox
2. Kid Krazzy vs Ray Ray vs Mark Wolf
Winner: Ray Ray
3. Big Al vs Scott Fury
Winner: Fury, when Cross interferes
4. Tag Titles: LSD(Deadly & Idol) Vs Big Dog Cujo/JR Special
Winners Cujo/JR by DQ when Idol hit Cujo with Cujo's chain.
5. SWA Title: Tommy Drama vs Cody Only
Winner: Cody Only
6. IC Title: Josh Cross vs The Returning...ACID
Winner & New Champion: ACID

RassleResults: ASWF Tuckerman, AR 07.10.10

1^st Match: Handicap Tag Title Match

Demon X/Wild Bill (CCR) vs Rex Ellison

Winner: No Contest after Austin Lane and Casino Kid come to the aid of Rex

2^nd Match: Tag Team Title Match

CCR vs Austin Lane/Casino Kid

Winner: Austin Lane and Casino Kid via pinfall.

3^rd Match: One Fall

Enforcer(Sick Boy) vs Loose Cannon

Winner: The Enforcer was rehired prier to this match as Big Money’s (Co-Commissioner) personal body guard. Enforcer would take home the win via pinfall after delivering a shot to Loose Cannon with a baseball bat.

4^th Match: One Fall

Plowboy Titan w/ Freezer Thompson vs Reggie Montgomery w/ Athena Eclipse

Winner: Plowboy Titan won by pinfall.

5^th Match: Tag Team Match

Johnny Hawk/John Ellison vs Lethal Leprechauns

Winner: Lethal Leprechauns via double pin over Johnny Hawk. Hawk would be fired by T-Bone Terrence Ward after a vicious attack on the Leprechauns.

6^th Match: Tag Team #1 Contenders Match for Euro Title

Rick Burton/Morgan Williams vs X-Kaliber/Christopher Lee vs Maxx Corbin/Chris Stryker

Winner: Morgan Williams via pinfall.

7^th Match: X-Division Title Match

John Allen (Replacement for Mike Anthony) vs Seth Sabor

Winner: Seth Sabor via pinfall. Mike would attack Seth and later be fired by Commissioner T-Bone Terrence for his actions.

8^th Match: ASWF Title Match

Brian Christopher vs Cody Murdoch

Winner: Brian Christopher would retain his title after a no contest was ruled by the referee. Cody would later be taken to an area hospital after suffering an injury to his knee.

Credit: T-Bone @ www.wrestlingnewscenter.com

----This group is still not 100% up to the talent level it was during 2008 run for Promotion of the Year, but the best I can tell this group is back to drawing good crowds.  The fans seem to go home happy...I seen a Cody reference on several FB posts, so I am assuming it is for shoot. 

Bobby Eaton Update!!

----Terrance Ward posted the following on www.wrestlingnewscenter.com about Eaton.  Speaking of T-Bone, he had some interesting comments about Downtown Bruno's recent blog that I think everyone would enjoy reading.  CLICK HERE!

This past Friday I payed a visit to Bobby in the hospital. He was in good spirits and seems to be okay. However from what I understood from him he was sent to the Hospital for fluid around his heart. He appeared to have alot of fluid in his body which resulted in him having a large appearance, but I will not go into to much detail until Bobby's manager Brian Thompson can release more information on his medical condition. We here at Wrestling News Center and on behalf of the workers across the Mid-South we wish Beautiful Bobby Eaton a speedy recovery.

Bobby Eaton in the Hospital??

----It was reported the following on www.wrestlingnewscenter.com by "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock about RRO Tag Team of the Year 2009, MVP Tag Team of Year 2009 and RRO Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame member Bobby Eaton.  I have contacted Brian Thompson and hope he can post an update today on the site!!

Just got word that Bobby Eaton is in an Arkansas hospital with fluid around the heart. We will keep you updated on his condition here at Wrestling News Center. Bobby is so fun to work with and we all here at Wrestling News Center wish Bobby a speedy recovery.

Lawler vs Maclin!!

----D-Rock posted this up on www.wrestlingnewscenter. I have been hearing rumors about this for a few months. I have no idea who owns the rights to that old Memphis footage, but wouldn't it be Jerry Jarrett??  It will be interesting to see how this case ends. 

By Anna Marie Hartman

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - They've shared the ringside spotlight for years, but now, Jerry Lawler claims Corey Maclin took something Lawler wasn't willing to share: the rights to classic wrestling video clips.

"Somehow, Corey sold for apparently $20,000, the rights to all my copyrighted video library, and these guys he's sold it to have produced a 20 volume DVD set and are selling in on the internet around the world," Lawler said Friday.

In response, Lawler filed a civil warrant against Maclin this week. But Maclin's attorney questions Lawler's motives.

"What proof does he have that he owns these rights that he's asserting?" attorney Ed Bearman asked.

Bearman said Maclin, who is running for Shelby County Clerk, claims Lawler's actions are political.

"Mr. Maclin is running for office, and he wants to make sure that he's associating with the right kind of people," Bearman said.

Bearman thinks Lawler's legal filing is a return punch for a cease and desist letter Maclin sent to Lawler last month.

"He (Maclin) didn't want him to use his likeness or recordings that exist, that are being a part of Mr. Lawler's new wrestling show," Bearman said.

Lawler tells Action News 5 he has no plans to use Maclin's likeness on his new show. There's no word on when the battle outside the ring between Maclin and Lawler will make it to a court of law.

Lawler says he helped Maclin get his start in wrestling, and now he feels like he's being stabbed in the back by a friend. Meanwhile, Maclin says he wants to distance himself from Lawler because he's doing business with people he'd rather not be associated with.

View Video @ http://www.wmctv.com/global/category.asp?c=151146&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=15040&topVideoCatNoB=105461&topVideoCatNoC=117912&topVideoCatNoD=169582&topVideoCatNoE=106890&clipId=4933095&topVideoCatNo=undefined&autoStart=true

Credit: Anna Marie Hartman @ http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12782767

(WGN) July 9: Scott Hall and Triple H health updates, WWE signs younger sister of Diva, TNA PPV, Jay Lethal talks Flair, Bischoff on Heyman, Hall of Famer not well, former Diva talks breast feeding, more..by Mike Aldren

WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT

7/8 Superstars TV results: Gail Kim & Yoshi Tatsu over Jillian Hall & Primo; Zack Ryder over Goldust; Chris Masters over Caylen Croft; and Lay-Cool over Kelly Kelly & Tiffany.

WWE has a full house show schedule this weekend. Raw runs tonight at the Peoria Civic Center followed by shows in Rockford on Saturday and Huntington, WV on Sunday. The Smackdown crew runs Grand Rapids on Saturday followed by Evansville, IN on Sunday. We're looking for reader reports to you2us@wrestlingglobe.com.

Smackdown tonight has Big Show vs. Jack Swagger; Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre in a non-title match; Chavo Guerrero vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. MVP in a three-way; Matt Hardy & Christian vs. Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer; Cody Rhodes vs. JTG; and Kelly Kelly & Tiffany vs. Lay-Cool.

***

Triple H actually underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his upper arm, not neck surgery, according to WWE sources. Dave Meltzer first broke the news last night.

Jerry Lawler's Memphis Wrestling TV Week 5- 7.03.10 - Ratings and Random Thoughts

RATINGS

----JLMW scored the same exact rating of .8 for all four quarters. That translates to 12956 viewers for the whole hour.  They now have aired the last 8 quarters with the same rating. I usually post every quarter here with what airs in that quarter, BUT since all four quarters were the same there is no reason to do it.  There seems to be a core tuning in, but as the weeks go by we will be able to analyze that more.  The show is airing below 2009 average of .9 [15,114 viewers] and the overall four year average is 43,324 viewers.  So, they are far from getting ratings that will reach that many people.  The production improved a bit in this episode [which is the second set of tapings].  They did make a mistake in two quarter hours bleeding an angle into two different quarters.  

RANDOM THOUGHTS

----I am not a big fan of Lauren Jenkins – nice to look at, but not great on the mic…Sound was still a little off..DK interview was good talking about the legends of Memphis …Chuck Poe did a good job reffing…What is the real story about Su Yung going to the WWE??  Was she really going??  Is she still going??  I like the Yung/White/Lawler angle.  It is a little old school, but I liked it the first time with Dirty White Girl and Dirty White Boy. White was good when he was firing her.  Lawler is now with Yung – surprise you??  LOL…Bert Prentice was entertaining doing commentary as usual…I like Tommy Mercer – would have loved to had him vs Boyce in the finals of the tournament! A really good solid match between Mercer/Boyce. .Prentice was good in the angle with Boyce.  Boyce did a good job also…Joey Styles interview was hilarious!!...Hollywood Jimmy was hilarious talking about Wolfe D and prison..Ok, so I like Wolfe D and Brian C – but damn, I am tired of those old gimmicks!! Good solid match from them though…Brian C/Baxter angle seem to surprise Jimmy.  Good stuff!  The vase was not suppose to break and apparently Brian got a butt-chewing for doing it…A good show with solid wrestling.  It still needs work on the production end of it, but I like the storylines they are going with and hope to see them continue with it.

(WGN) July 8: Scott Hall hospitalized, Triple H surgery, Steamboat note, WWE signing, Ric Flair talks one night stands, Batista update, wrestling couple filming wedding, Nick Hogan and Linda, more...

WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT

7/6 NXT TV results from Atlanta, GA: Michael McGillicutty over Percy Watson; The Miz over Kaval; Husky Harris & "Dashing" Cody Rhodes over Mark Henry & Lucky Cannon.

Superstars tonight on WGN has Goldust vs. Zack Ryder; Jillian Hall & Primo vs. Gail Kim and Yoshi Tatsu; and Mark Henry vs. Husky Harris.

***

Triple H underwent what we believe was a minor neck operation earlier this week with Dr. Andrews in Birmingham, AL. He has targeted a return to television in a few weeks. H is also on the cover of the latest WWE magazine with the headline "Triple H Lays Siege To WWE! The King Returns".

Vince McMahon, before Ricky Steamboat was hospitalized, had asked him to relocate to Tampa where presumably he would assist full-time with FCW. Last we heard, Steamboat was scheduled to be released from the hospital and return home to North Carolina for a month of rest. The impression we have is that he will return to work at some point whether behind the scenes as an agent

George Says Goodbye to RRO; Will Be Leaving RRO At The End of August:

I would like to let everyone know I will be finishing up with RRO the end of next month(August)

All the interviews will still be posted (Bull Pain, Mo, David Haskins, James Beard (who worked for World Class), "Nightmare" Ken Wayne, Tatt2, Tommy Mercer, & Antwane Wise.

I was commited to do these and I will stand by my commitment.

The interviews will still be posted every Sunday up until my departure.

I want to thank everyone who took part in this project with "Turnbuckle Madness" and that sat down with myself and RRO.

My decision wasen't a hard decision at all as I am looking at doing missionary work. I just didn't want to come back as a full time journalist and with the site that's what has happened spending long hours with the interviews and getting them pieced together for the site was just too much.

For those unware I have been out of the business since 2003 and have enjoyed my life tremendously since walking away from the wrestling business. I have a calling and that's what I am looking into now.

I will not be posting any longer on the site (besides just the weekly interviews on Sunday)

Here is the following schedule on interviews as follows:

July:

July 4th - Jimmy Valiant

July 11h - Bull Pain

July 18th - Mo (a.k.a. Rob Harlem)

July 25th - David Haskins (a.k.a. Davey Rich)

August:

August 1st - Tatt2

August 8th - Tommy Mercer

August 15th - Antwane Wise

August 22 - James Beard

August 29 - "Nightmare" Ken Wayne..... This will be my last interview and last day with the site.

The Golden Circle: "30" by Greg Anthony

Today's wrestlers aren't afraid of being paralyzed,the long term effects of steroids or a half a dozen other reasonable things to be afraid of. The most terrifying thing for a pro wrestler in this era is the number 30. Or more specifically the age 30. The general consensus is that once you've hit the magic number, you've missed the boat. You may get good opportunities to work good shows but a dream of being a WWE contracted wrestler is over. Is this fact or merely a bitter fiction that has made its bed in our world.

I did some heavy research for this article. I asked the question of several veterans who use to work the territories. Were they afraid of 30 or some other magical number? It wasn't that they were afraid of 30 but aware of it. If someone hadn't become a star or had gotten a good as they were going to by the time they hit 30 they usually started making alternative plans for the future. The big difference between then and now is that it was their decision. Plus with several profitable companies and bookers, if one promoter didn't see anything in you, whose to say the next one wouldn't.

When Vince started offering contracts to guys like to build a national WWF. He didn't hire guys 18-20 years old. He hired guys that were seasoned, guys that he knew he could be

Mama Says It Bees That Way Sometimes "Pet Peeves: The Sequel" by Downtown Bruno Lauer

----Bruno is treating us here at RRO to another rant about his Pet Peeves in the local wrestling scene.  Did you read his first one??  If not, CLICK HERE for the original and I hope you enjoy teh sequel. 

This one is for the boys or “so called” boys who want to call themselves wrestlers, even though they never made their living in MY profession/business/industry/sport.  There are two sets of guys in the indy circuit.

#1: Guys who have the desire, drive, potential to actually make a living in our industry – Kid Nikels, Eric Wayne, Matt Boyce, Kevin White, Moe Stegall, Derrick King, Austin Lane etc – you get the idea??

#2: There are guys who don’t know their ass fro their elbow who think they are actually IN the business because they work some little bullshit show for some bullshit promotion.  They are the big turd in a small toilet.  Guess fucking what??  You are no more a wrestler by doing that than I am a fucking pilot just because I fly a lot. 

Another thing – if you think you are a fucking wrestler – buy some damn tights, pads, etc!!  In our fucking day, if you didn’t have proper gear – you didn’t have a JOB!!  Also, if you are a hobbyist, leave me alone!!  No, I can’t get you booked in the WWE.  I can’t get you a tryout. I can’t get you to meet Vince/Johnny/Stephanie/etc.  Get it yourself – I did!!  Earn it!!  If you never did anything full time or even semi time, then how the hell do you think you are ready for the major league??  Pick up hoops = NBA??  Little League = MLB??  You would get ate up like a hamburger in New York – trust me!!

I can hear it now.  Who the fuck do I think I am??  I am washed up!!  I don’t know what I am talking about!  Fine!  Have fun in front of 90 people!  I have been on top or 2cnd to the top at four Wrestlemanias!!  And I still make a good living in WWE!  You??  I didn’t think so.  Learn your craft, stop knocking NEW and realize that it’s the only fucking place around here to actually LEARN how to make a living in the business.  You might…MIGHT..have a shot!  Take it from a has-been – you can’t be a has-been if you were never-was.  Think about that – it might come to you!

----“Downtown” Bruno Lauer is a legend in Memphis Wrestling. Two time winner of RRO's Referee of the Year 2008 and 2009. He appears bi-weekly with his non controversial column. Lauer had his biography published last year “Wrestling with The Truth” and can be purchased at www.crowbarpress.com. Lauer is also currently employed by the WWE.