Angle talks about his release
By Michael Cole
August 26, 2006
?My body is so beat up and run down, I can?t even think straight,? Kurt Angle tells WWE.com in an exclusive interview Saturday concerning his early release from his contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. Angle and WWE officials mutually agreed to end Angle?s relationship with the company on Friday.
Angle says nearly 30 years of non-stop wrestling (between amateur wrestling, the Olympics and his WWE career) has taken a major toll on his body, his mind and his family. ?I need my body to reheal and rehab, I have done this for too long without a break. I haven?t been able to really enjoy my life. I haven?t seen my family, I?ve had problems with medication - I?m just fried physically and mentally.?
Angle?s business manager David Hawk claims, ?Kurt?s in a tremendous amount of pain, he?s used prescription medication to deal with it. Kurt has come to the conclusion that unless he can get in the ring without the use of pain medication then he doesn?t need to be in there. He realizes he was just endangering himself and his opponents.?
The last straw for Angle seems to have occurred on August 13th, 2006, at an ECW live event in White Plains, New York. Angle was wrestling Rob Van Dam in a match where both competitors were fueled by the passionate ECW fans.
?The crowd was wild,? Angle says. ?Early on in the match, I pulled my groin, but I kept going, feeding off the crowd. Then I pulled my abdominal muscle off the pelvic bone, but I kept going as the crowd grew more wild. Finally, I blew out my hamstring, but we finished the match. The crowd stood and applauded - a standing ovation and that meant so much to me.? Note from Sig: I will ALWAYS mark out for Kurt Angle.
Ironically, that would be Angle?s last match.
WWE.com asked Angle if he would ever return to competition in WWE. Angle says ?I can?t tell you that right now, I need to heal up mentally and physically. Until then, I can?t even think about returning.?
But Angle says WWE Chairman Vince McMahon told him the door is always open. ?Vince says when I?m ready, if I?m ever ready, to come back just sign on the dotted line. I?ll tell you if I do return I?m going back to my roots, training on the mat like my amateur days. Longevity is the key.?
Hawk seems confident Angle will be in the ring again someday.
Angle has a final message to his legion of WWE and ECW fans. ?Don?t be concerned, this move was for the best. It was a privilege to be able to compete for all of you. I?d like to say thank you.?
WWE.com will continue to follow up on Kurt Angle over the next several months.
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Trish confirms retirement
By Louie Dee
August 29, 2006
As first reported Monday night on WWE.com and in a WWE Mobile Alert, Trish Stratus is set to retire from in-ring action following Unforgiven next month.
After Women?s Champion Lita called WWE.com to break the story on Monday, Trish confirmed on Tuesday morning that she indeed will be hanging up the boots.
Trish told WWE.com that she was upset that Lita chose to break the story how she did, as she wanted to tell the WWE fans in her own way.
However, the six-time Women?s Champion then refused any additional comment, saying she will address the situation this coming Monday night on RAW.
On Monday afternoon, Lita called the WWE.com offices to announce Trish?s retirement. Apparently, Lita overheard a personal telephone conversation this weekend between Trish and her parents about her decision to retire.
?Trish was saying that the road has been taking its toll on her and it was time to take some time for herself,? Lita told WWE.com, ?but the hardest part was that she couldn?t decide how to tell her fans.
Well, being the good friend that I am, I figured I?d break the news through WWE.com to alleviate her worries and save her the trouble of figuring out how to let down all her fans like that.?
Note from Siggy: I'll miss "Squish", but Lita's still pie.
How will Trish address this blockbuster announcement? Find out on RAW Monday night.
By Louie Dee
August 29, 2006
As first reported Monday night on WWE.com and in a WWE Mobile Alert, Trish Stratus is set to retire from in-ring action following Unforgiven next month.
After Women?s Champion Lita called WWE.com to break the story on Monday, Trish confirmed on Tuesday morning that she indeed will be hanging up the boots.
Trish told WWE.com that she was upset that Lita chose to break the story how she did, as she wanted to tell the WWE fans in her own way.
However, the six-time Women?s Champion then refused any additional comment, saying she will address the situation this coming Monday night on RAW.
On Monday afternoon, Lita called the WWE.com offices to announce Trish?s retirement. Apparently, Lita overheard a personal telephone conversation this weekend between Trish and her parents about her decision to retire.
?Trish was saying that the road has been taking its toll on her and it was time to take some time for herself,? Lita told WWE.com, ?but the hardest part was that she couldn?t decide how to tell her fans.
Well, being the good friend that I am, I figured I?d break the news through WWE.com to alleviate her worries and save her the trouble of figuring out how to let down all her fans like that.?
Note from Siggy: I'll miss "Squish", but Lita's still pie.
How will Trish address this blockbuster announcement? Find out on RAW Monday night.
Don't start none...won't be none.
Boy Lita is playing the bitch card really well eh?CygnusX1 wrote:Trish confirms retirement
By Louie Dee
August 29, 2006
As first reported Monday night on WWE.com and in a WWE Mobile Alert, Trish Stratus is set to retire from in-ring action following Unforgiven next month.
After Women?s Champion Lita called WWE.com to break the story on Monday, Trish confirmed on Tuesday morning that she indeed will be hanging up the boots.
Trish told WWE.com that she was upset that Lita chose to break the story how she did, as she wanted to tell the WWE fans in her own way.
However, the six-time Women?s Champion then refused any additional comment, saying she will address the situation this coming Monday night on RAW.
On Monday afternoon, Lita called the WWE.com offices to announce Trish?s retirement. Apparently, Lita overheard a personal telephone conversation this weekend between Trish and her parents about her decision to retire.
?Trish was saying that the road has been taking its toll on her and it was time to take some time for herself,? Lita told WWE.com, ?but the hardest part was that she couldn?t decide how to tell her fans.
Well, being the good friend that I am, I figured I?d break the news through WWE.com to alleviate her worries and save her the trouble of figuring out how to let down all her fans like that.?
Note from Siggy: I'll miss "Squish", but Lita's still pie.
How will Trish address this blockbuster announcement? Find out on RAW Monday night.
She used to be so pretty now shes borderline gross...CygnusX1 wrote:OH man...THAT WAS HARSH.....she IS meaner-than-shit though.YYZ30 wrote:Manly if anything....CygnusX1 wrote:No DOUBT dude....but ya know what?
did I mention....Lita is still pie.
go AMY/go AMY....
Read on WWE dot com:
(Triple H responding to Bit Slow's challenge for a handicap match Bit Slow vs DX)
?DX isn?t concerned with Vince McMahon, and all the resources he has in his billion dollar empire; so why would we fear what the Messiah of the Bingo Hall will throw at us?? asked a confident Triple H..
LOL!
YYZ30 wrote:She used to be so pretty now shes borderline gross...CygnusX1 wrote:OH man...THAT WAS HARSH.....she IS meaner-than-shit though.YYZ30 wrote: Manly if anything....
go AMY/go AMY....
Read on WWE dot com:
(Triple H responding to Bit Slow's challenge for a handicap match Bit Slow vs DX)
?DX isn?t concerned with Vince McMahon, and all the resources he has in his billion dollar empire; so why would we fear what the Messiah of the Bingo Hall will throw at us?? asked a confident Triple H..
LOL!
ROFLMAO Leave it to HHH....Bit Slow--King of the "house" shows...that RULED.
Don't start none...won't be none.
See where The Rock is having neck problems again....even AFTER leaving WWE?
BTW.....it was TOO FUGGIN FUNNY watching Chris Jericho get BOUNCED off of that STUPID "duet" show....
I laughed my ASS OFF..Sigette did too...He shoulda KNOWN better to try to CROON when you sing METAL....
Only DON DOKKEN, GEOFF TATE, KLAUS MEINE and ROB HALFORD (I BOW TO YOU ROB....I AM NOT WORTHY.) got away with THAT.
BTW.....it was TOO FUGGIN FUNNY watching Chris Jericho get BOUNCED off of that STUPID "duet" show....
I laughed my ASS OFF..Sigette did too...He shoulda KNOWN better to try to CROON when you sing METAL....
Only DON DOKKEN, GEOFF TATE, KLAUS MEINE and ROB HALFORD (I BOW TO YOU ROB....I AM NOT WORTHY.) got away with THAT.
Don't start none...won't be none.
for 700 bones, she'd better be delivered WITH 'em.funky cm wrote:http://auction.wwe.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc ... r=72988097
Yes, you can own Lita's pants
for over $700
Don't start none...won't be none.
Cryme Tyme debuts on RAW
September 4, 2006
Monday night on RAW, Cryme Tyme was introduced to the RAW audience. In an effort to humor and entertain our fans, the tag team known as Cryme Tyme will be parodying racial stereotypes.
Shad Gaspard and JTG do outlandish, outrageous ?stunts? to ready themselves for tag team action on RAW. This attempt at Saturday Night Live-like humor is bound to entertain audiences of all ethnic derivations.
We hope you enjoy the weekly adventures of Cryme Tyme.
September 4, 2006
Monday night on RAW, Cryme Tyme was introduced to the RAW audience. In an effort to humor and entertain our fans, the tag team known as Cryme Tyme will be parodying racial stereotypes.
Shad Gaspard and JTG do outlandish, outrageous ?stunts? to ready themselves for tag team action on RAW. This attempt at Saturday Night Live-like humor is bound to entertain audiences of all ethnic derivations.
We hope you enjoy the weekly adventures of Cryme Tyme.
Don't start none...won't be none.
Or better yet, out of themCygnusX1 wrote:for 700 bones, she'd better be delivered WITH 'em.funky cm wrote:http://auction.wwe.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc ... r=72988097
Yes, you can own Lita's pants
for over $700
POWER TOP 25
#1
EDGE
The Rated R Superstar gives the No. 1 spot some more TLC...will he finally get rid of Cena once and for all at Unforgiven?
#2
Bit Slow (Big Show)
Big Show has helped the Chairman deal with DX in a most extreme way, looking as dominant as ever in the process.
#3
JOHN CENA
Cena?s putting it all on the line for one more shot at Edge. Will this time be a charm or will he be forced to leave town?
#4
KING BOOKER ("All Hail King Book-ah")
Batista used the King as a royal wrecking ball on SmackDown...is the kingdom about to come crashing down?
#5
UMAGA
Umaga helped the Spirit Squad finish off Eugene and Hacksaw on RAW...can anyone stop the Samoan Bulldozer?
#6
BATISTA
The Animal gave King Booker a little signing bonus on SmackDown...will he get his gold back on Friday night?
#7
MR. KENNEDY (.......KENNEDY)
Kennedy Declares that he's Top 10 material, jumping four spots on the P25 after winning the United States Championship
#8
The "Overspanker" (UNDERTAKER)
Another inactive week drops the Deadman two spots. When will we see the Phenom again?
#9
SABU
Sabu got his clock cleaned by Paul Heyman and company on Sci Fi...has he had his last chance at the ECW World Title?
#10
DX
DX took out Mr. McMahon's hired guns on RAW, but it was the Chairman himself who got the last laugh. What will happen when they face Big Show on ECW on Sci Fi?
#11
REY MYSTERIO
It seems as if Vickie Guerrero has made it clear that Rey is no longer part of the family...how will that heartbreak affect him?
#12
FINLAY (He LOVES to FIGHT)
Luckily for Finlay, he wasn't actually pinned in either of his two losses...so he only drops one spot despite losing his gold.
#13
LASHLEY (The Black Hulk Hogan)
Had his chance at the United States Championship stolen by Mr. Kennedy...how will he handle his hunt for the gold with Kennedy as the prey?
#14
TESTICLE (TEST)
Despite not showing up on Sci Fi last week, Test maintains his No. 14 position for now.
#15
RIC FLAIR WOOOOOOOOOOO!
The "Nature Boy" is still riding high off of his SummerSlam victory and his win over the so-called Legend Killer.
#16
JOHNNY NITRO
Nitro and Melina had some harsh words for Mick Foley...but the bigger news is that Jeff Hardy is primed and ready to step up to Nitro's challenge.
#17
RANDY ORTON (Legend Killer)
Carlito showed Orton just how cool he thinks the Legend Killer is, keeping Orton away from his chance at Intercontinental gold.
#18
CARLITO (NOT Cool...I spit in your face)
The cool Caribbean keeps moving in the right direction...Randy Orton was just the latest to find out what happens when Carlito thinks you're uncool.
#19
VITO (The TOUGHEST man to ever wear a dress)
Vito is still undefeated with his dress on after Sir William Regal took a walk on SmackDown...hey, not that there's anything wrong with that.
#20
KANE The Big Red Retard
The Big Red Monster has been shut down since the Samoan Bulldozer left him broken down and bloody in the middle of the RAW ring.
#21
JEFF HARDY
Two weeks, two victories...and becoming No. 1 Contender to the Intercontinental Championship vaults the enigma into the P25 for the first time. (That's what we critics call "Getting the Push")
#22
SYLVESTER TERKAY
Even a bully takes a week off now and then...only a minor slip in the P25 for the man from Big Bear, Calif.
#23
CM PUNK
Another win, another rung of the P25 in Punk's rear-view mirror...see, the Academy listens to somebody after all.
#24
LITA
The Women's Champion returns after once again dispatching Mickie James...but is the quintessential Diva now hot on her heels again?
#25
LONDON & KENDRICK (House Show Legends)
The Pit Bulls got a dose of the Intergalactic Karate Kid and his partner...but James & Stevens made it clear that they're out for gold as well.
Do You Agree?What do you think of this week's POWER 25 rankings?
Comments:
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING "How can you only put RVD on at No. 25? He was No. 1 just months ago!"- Brett
The Academy replies: A journey of a thousand miles (or in this case, 25 rankings) begins with a single step.
"How did Big Show only climb to No. 2? He won twice!" - Paul
The Academy replies: Big Show had an impressive week, but Edge stayed WWE Champion as well.
"Where is the greatest Cruiserweight Champion of all-time, Gregory Helms?" - Lou
The Academy replies: Helms needs to defend that gold consistently to stay in the P25.
FAREWELL...The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Rob Van Dam ? A tough DQ loss drops RVD off the list, but he's still on the radar.
Mike Knox ? Knox was MIA coming off his first ECW loss...can he rebound and jump back on the P25?
KEEP AN EYE ON...Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
Hardcore Holly ? Won his first ECW match, so it may only be a matter of time before the P25 gets Hardcore.
Matt Hardy ? After taking out Gregory Helms on SmackDown, Hardy looks poised to join his brother on the P25.
Spirit Squad ? The World Tag Team Champions finally got the last laugh on Hacksaw and Eugene...are the Highlanders next?
#1
EDGE
The Rated R Superstar gives the No. 1 spot some more TLC...will he finally get rid of Cena once and for all at Unforgiven?
#2
Bit Slow (Big Show)
Big Show has helped the Chairman deal with DX in a most extreme way, looking as dominant as ever in the process.
#3
JOHN CENA
Cena?s putting it all on the line for one more shot at Edge. Will this time be a charm or will he be forced to leave town?
#4
KING BOOKER ("All Hail King Book-ah")
Batista used the King as a royal wrecking ball on SmackDown...is the kingdom about to come crashing down?
#5
UMAGA
Umaga helped the Spirit Squad finish off Eugene and Hacksaw on RAW...can anyone stop the Samoan Bulldozer?
#6
BATISTA
The Animal gave King Booker a little signing bonus on SmackDown...will he get his gold back on Friday night?
#7
MR. KENNEDY (.......KENNEDY)
Kennedy Declares that he's Top 10 material, jumping four spots on the P25 after winning the United States Championship
#8
The "Overspanker" (UNDERTAKER)
Another inactive week drops the Deadman two spots. When will we see the Phenom again?
#9
SABU
Sabu got his clock cleaned by Paul Heyman and company on Sci Fi...has he had his last chance at the ECW World Title?
#10
DX
DX took out Mr. McMahon's hired guns on RAW, but it was the Chairman himself who got the last laugh. What will happen when they face Big Show on ECW on Sci Fi?
#11
REY MYSTERIO
It seems as if Vickie Guerrero has made it clear that Rey is no longer part of the family...how will that heartbreak affect him?
#12
FINLAY (He LOVES to FIGHT)
Luckily for Finlay, he wasn't actually pinned in either of his two losses...so he only drops one spot despite losing his gold.
#13
LASHLEY (The Black Hulk Hogan)
Had his chance at the United States Championship stolen by Mr. Kennedy...how will he handle his hunt for the gold with Kennedy as the prey?
#14
TESTICLE (TEST)
Despite not showing up on Sci Fi last week, Test maintains his No. 14 position for now.
#15
RIC FLAIR WOOOOOOOOOOO!
The "Nature Boy" is still riding high off of his SummerSlam victory and his win over the so-called Legend Killer.
#16
JOHNNY NITRO
Nitro and Melina had some harsh words for Mick Foley...but the bigger news is that Jeff Hardy is primed and ready to step up to Nitro's challenge.
#17
RANDY ORTON (Legend Killer)
Carlito showed Orton just how cool he thinks the Legend Killer is, keeping Orton away from his chance at Intercontinental gold.
#18
CARLITO (NOT Cool...I spit in your face)
The cool Caribbean keeps moving in the right direction...Randy Orton was just the latest to find out what happens when Carlito thinks you're uncool.
#19
VITO (The TOUGHEST man to ever wear a dress)
Vito is still undefeated with his dress on after Sir William Regal took a walk on SmackDown...hey, not that there's anything wrong with that.
#20
KANE The Big Red Retard
The Big Red Monster has been shut down since the Samoan Bulldozer left him broken down and bloody in the middle of the RAW ring.
#21
JEFF HARDY
Two weeks, two victories...and becoming No. 1 Contender to the Intercontinental Championship vaults the enigma into the P25 for the first time. (That's what we critics call "Getting the Push")
#22
SYLVESTER TERKAY
Even a bully takes a week off now and then...only a minor slip in the P25 for the man from Big Bear, Calif.
#23
CM PUNK
Another win, another rung of the P25 in Punk's rear-view mirror...see, the Academy listens to somebody after all.
#24
LITA
The Women's Champion returns after once again dispatching Mickie James...but is the quintessential Diva now hot on her heels again?
#25
LONDON & KENDRICK (House Show Legends)
The Pit Bulls got a dose of the Intergalactic Karate Kid and his partner...but James & Stevens made it clear that they're out for gold as well.
Do You Agree?What do you think of this week's POWER 25 rankings?
Comments:
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING "How can you only put RVD on at No. 25? He was No. 1 just months ago!"- Brett
The Academy replies: A journey of a thousand miles (or in this case, 25 rankings) begins with a single step.
"How did Big Show only climb to No. 2? He won twice!" - Paul
The Academy replies: Big Show had an impressive week, but Edge stayed WWE Champion as well.
"Where is the greatest Cruiserweight Champion of all-time, Gregory Helms?" - Lou
The Academy replies: Helms needs to defend that gold consistently to stay in the P25.
FAREWELL...The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Rob Van Dam ? A tough DQ loss drops RVD off the list, but he's still on the radar.
Mike Knox ? Knox was MIA coming off his first ECW loss...can he rebound and jump back on the P25?
KEEP AN EYE ON...Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
Hardcore Holly ? Won his first ECW match, so it may only be a matter of time before the P25 gets Hardcore.
Matt Hardy ? After taking out Gregory Helms on SmackDown, Hardy looks poised to join his brother on the P25.
Spirit Squad ? The World Tag Team Champions finally got the last laugh on Hacksaw and Eugene...are the Highlanders next?
Don't start none...won't be none.