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Sunday, June 8, 2014

D-Lo Brown On If TNA Is Folding Soon, Droz's Accident Affecting His Career, Owen Hart, Russo Read more at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0608/576806/d-lo-brown-on-if-tna-is-folding-soon/#L40r7viPBjompgpX.99

"Owen was a guy that I considered myself very lucky to have spent just thirty seconds around, let alone a couple of years. One of the best guys, great family man, and in the ring, if people think that Bret Hart was a great worker, Owen Hart was one hundred times the worker of Bret. That's just my opinion, maybe people agree with it, maybe they don't, but I've seen them both up close, and to me, Owen was much better."
The horrible career ending accident in the ring involving himself in a match with Droz:
"It was a really down part, not only of my career, but of my life. My career, professionally, not winning and losing, but just me, was never the same. I played competitive sports my whole life and I've seen injuries and I've seen severe injury, but I'd never been part of one and it was in Nassau Long Island Coliseum and I can remember it like it's happening right now. We did the running powerbomb, something we'd done a thousand times leading up to that. Honestly, we had done it on every house show for at least a month before that, at least twice a night and on that night, he and I have talked about it, we just don't know what happened. Still to this day, I have no clue and if I try to think about it, it will drive me crazy. I just remember standing there and looking at him after it happened, and going, 'man, come on dog, just get up.' When he didn't, we went to the back and went off to the hospital, I was sitting at the hospital all night. I didn't want to leave, but we had a show the next night in Trenton. I remember I was riding with Kane, and Jim Ross gave me a call and said, "come on, you got to go to work." That had to be the worst match of my life, that next night in Trenton. So, then I went home, the loop was over, and literally, I went home and quit,I retired, I was done. Luckily once again, it was Jim Ross who called me. He talked me about competitive sports and you know, things happen. He said, 'it's bad enough one career has come to an end, let's not make it more of a tragedy and have two careers come to an end.'"

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D-Lo Brown On If TNA Is Folding Soon, Droz's Accident Affecting His Career, Owen Hart, Russo Read more PAGE1 at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0608/576806/d-lo-brown-on-if-tna-is-folding-soon/#JAS2jXLjSdZBMWEK.99

Former WWE and TNA star D-Lo Brown recently sat down with Steve and the Scum on WGD Weekly. You can watch the full interview above, below are some highlights:
His thoughts on the financial state of TNA and internet reports of their impending demise:
"I think TNA is going to be around as long as the Carter's want it to be. That's the most honest answer I can give you. Her parents own the company and they have a ton of money, so as long as they want to keep investing in it, that company will be around. It doesn't matter what anyone thinks or anyone feels, or what people suggest. They are going to run it the way they want to and as long as they want the company around, they are going to be here. I put no credit in unnamed sources. If you put something in print and you believe in it, out your name next to it and if not, don't say it. I can guarantee you most of those, if not all of those unnamed sources aren't sitting there and they don't have knowledge of the day to day operations of that company. They are sitting on the outside and giving an opinion and their opinion is worth about as much they'd be willing to pay for it and that's about two cents."
The "Mass Transit" incident in ECW involving his long time friend, New Jack:
"Jack and I have talked about it. It was one of the craziest things I've ever heard of, it's one of the craziest things he has ever been involved in. I think it was just someone who, in terms of whoever that kid was, he was just ill prepared to be in the situation he was in and he was just not prepared for the spot he was in. I don't blame anyone, you know, stuff just happens. But, if he wasn't in the ring, maybe it wouldn't have happened. I'm not speaking ill of the dead, because the man is gone, but if he wasn't there, it might not have happened. Here's the way I look at it too, say you go to an NFL game and you're sitting in the stands, then all of a sudden the coach looks up to you and says, hey, you want to try this? Then if you go run out on the field and you get your wig split, who's fault is that if you are not prepared to play in the game? It's not the guy who hit you's fault, it's your fault for putting yourself there, and I've had that same conversation with Jack."
Working with the creative team of Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara during the Attitude Era:
"At the time, Vince was, I don't think it was technically called creative, but he was the head of the writing committee, for lack of a better term. So, he was in charge of story lines, and he would bring you the idea for today's show, and yes, I worked closely with Vince and Ed at that time. For some reason, Vince Russo was a big fan of mine. He liked the things I did in the ring and he enjoyed me being out there even though I wasn't the top guy or the World Champion. Given the situation I was in he liked my role and that's why they kept giving me more time with it. Man, it was so great to be out there enjoying that ride as the company went from getting defeated eighty something consecutive weeks during the Monday Night Wars to where it went. Russo and Ferrara were responsible for that and for me being part of that. I'm still friends with Russo today. I could call Vinny Ru today and shoot the proverbial spit, and just hang out with him anytime. He has always been a good friend to me and my family, and I owe him a lot.
His memories of working with the late Owen Hart:

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Terri Runnels On Her Relationship With Goldust, Owen Hart, Being In PMS, Taking A Stinkface, More Read morePAGE2 at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0506/575834/terri-runnels-on-her-relationship-with-goldust/#mU0z65rVApTKqTbZ.99

"Let me sign a contract to only work TV's and PPV's so I could be at home with Dakota! :)"
Her current relationship with Goldust:
"Always massive respect and love based on the fact that we have a daughter together. Sometimes I wish his current wife would be comfortable in the fact that he is all hers where the husband wife thing is concerned. We have co-parented and communicated since 1999 w/o any major troubles. I think there might be a bit of a short leash there. That is his choice and he has to live with it. What matters is that we communicate for Dakota. We used to have a lot more fun and laughs though...I have to say that is a bit disappointing now that I think of it. :("
Will she ever write a tell-all book?
"Nope, I like my friends and don't think it's nice to do that to them. I think people should have a choice if they want to tell provocative things about themselves...shouldn't be in the hand of others."
Does she see herself in the WWE Hall of Fame?
"I sincerely believe there are SO many deserving older wrestlers that should be given the honor before me."
What was planned for her storyline with Brian Pillman before his death:
"I was going to leave Dustin instead of finishing out the renewal of our vows after Brian "had" me for 30 days. Dustin was going to turn face and I would have become more of a heel."

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Terri Runnels On Her Relationship With Goldust, Owen Hart, Being In PMS, Taking A Stinkface, More Read morePAGE1 at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0506/575834/terri-runnels-on-her-relationship-with-goldust/#6O4WSejhTiF6l6Xz.99

Former WWE and WCW personality Terri Runnels recently did an "Ask Me Anything" chat on Reddit. Below are some highlights:
Being in the PMS stable and doing the miscarriage angle:
"HATED the name PMS, HATED, HATED that cheap angle!!! That was a Vince Russo special that I begged him to change...Vince McMahon sided with Russo on that one! CHEAP and not effective!"
Her favorite Owen Hart story:
"Dustin and I always went over to Harley and BJ Race's home to have his award winning chili. The night before the PPV we went over and Owen and I think Mick Foley came too. Harley had made a literal VAT of chili and he was very proud and protective of his bathtub full of red heaven! When Harley wasn't looking Owen went to change the ratio of hot sauce to chili and accidentally (I really don't think he meant to drop the whole bottle in the chili...maybe he did) added an entire bottle of hell's whispers to the blue ribbon pot! Needless to say when Harley realized it and when he finally caught Owen off guard the next day he USED his stun gun on Owen until tears where coming out of Owen's eyes! I really miss Owen! :("
Her favorite Ray Traylor story:
"Oh Dear Lord...there are just SO many and most take too long! I will tell you that Ray legitimately got us LOST in a parking garage for 15 minutes! Not saying what plant from God's GREEN EARTH he might have enjoyed prior to...just saying I actually starting Fussin' at him. For all of you NON Southerners...that would mean I was audibly complaining! :D"
How many behind the scenes romances were there with Superstars and Divas?
"Can't tell you now but it certainly seems like it is occurring some more now than in the ATTITUDE ERA! Lots of KayFabe Lovin back in the day!"
Did WWE want her to expose her chest when The Kat did?
"I showed what I wanted to where my boobs were concerned. I enjoyed the introduction and perfection of the underboob! Always made some countries a little nervous. :D"
Getting put through a table by The Dudleys:
"LOVED being the first woman to be put through the table with the Dudleys. Vince was VERY nervous and threatened Bubba if he hurt me! I asked for the table NOT to be gimmicked...and my only regret is that Bubba was scared he would hurt me and he protected me too much! I wanted more of that table! TRUE!"
Who she wanted to work more with:
"I would love to have done more with Steve Austin. We always had fun whenever we had "stuff" to do. He is not the "manage needy type" if ya know what I mean! :D Still liked working with him. Loved working with Edge and would have liked more and also Test. I would have had fun with Kevin Nash too!"
Taking a stinkface from Rikishi:
"Funny story...Junior said "Girl, I am extra fresh and clean for you!"...and so he was! Who woulda thunk it right!?! If you ever really pay attention...most people don't "take" his finish...I saw it as a respect thing and took it as best I could. He could have made it brutal for me and didn't...so happy we have been good friends for over 25 years! We go way back to NWA WCW days at Center Stage in ATL...them wuz tha dayz! :D"
What's the nicest thing Vince McMahon ever did for her?

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Monday, February 24, 2014

WWE's Owen Hart Message Before Over The Edge 1999, More On WWE Network Launch Issues Read more at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0224/571579/wwe-owen-hart-message-before-over-the-edge-1999/#vU9W5TXEfK68KMuI.99

There continues to be issues reported with the WWE Network. Everything from sign-ups, payment processing, lagging with video on demand and more. I'm using PS3 to view, on a very strong internet connection, and have no problems on the live channel but the on demand content lags in a very bad way.
- Several people have noted that a lot of the dates on the on demand content are wrong.
- The WWE Over The Edge 1999 pay-per-view opens up with a graphic of Owen Hart and a message that says, "In memory of Owen Hart (1965-1999) who accidentally passed away during this broadcast."

Read more at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0224/571579/wwe-owen-hart-message-before-over-the-edge-1999/#vU9W5TXEfK68KMuI.99