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Post by MGH on Feb 12, 2007 21:26:38 GMT -5
MAJOR ANGLE ANNOUNCED FOR WRESTLEMANIA 23
by Mike Johnson @ 9:23:00 PM on 2/12/2007
At the Raw taping currently ongoing in Portland, Oregon, the stipulation for the Donald Trump vs. Vince McMahon angle at Wrestlemania 23 was announced, as the loser will have their head shaved by the winner.
-PWInsider.com
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Post by Citizen Snips on Feb 12, 2007 21:27:36 GMT -5
That...that's actually interesting. A bald Vince? Can't wait to see it....
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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Feb 12, 2007 21:28:17 GMT -5
I just got the WWE Text message and they aren't going with a shaved head, just that the winner gets to cut the loser's hair, so no bald McMahon or Trump yet.
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Feb 12, 2007 21:33:41 GMT -5
I just realized something. RAW is being held in Portland tonight, my hometown. It's being held at the Rose Garden, which is literally five minutes away from my house. I knew about this for a month yet I didn't make any effort to buy a ticket. I could probably have gotten in just by showing up tonight and paying out of pocket but I didn't. Instead I'm at home watching a Malcom In The Middle repeat. Five years ago I would have jumped at this but now I could care less.
Sorry, I just realized how far my interest in the E has gone down the pooper. Carry on.
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Post by Next Level was WRONG on Feb 12, 2007 21:36:06 GMT -5
Now that's great television!
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Post by Corporate H on Feb 12, 2007 21:54:02 GMT -5
I think Trump is finally going to get rid of his terrible hairdo.
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Post by mysterydriver on Feb 12, 2007 21:54:21 GMT -5
If Donald loses, will he just pull off his wig and stick out his tounge.
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Post by MNM's Official "Fixer" on Feb 12, 2007 22:10:22 GMT -5
Way to make a bad fued a zillion times more horrible. i think WWE needs a round of applause.
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Post by KingPopper on Feb 12, 2007 22:18:44 GMT -5
Their facing each other??? I know when I'll be taking my bathroom break at wrestlemania.
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Post by erik316wttn on Feb 12, 2007 22:24:06 GMT -5
So this was the big business proposal that Trump had that would "change Vince's life"?
I'm really, really starting to get tired of being treated like an idiot.
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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Feb 12, 2007 22:26:05 GMT -5
Their facing each other??? I know when I'll be taking my bathroom break at wrestlemania. All that was said on the text was that they agreed to meet at WM. They left it open for them to be managing people. |
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Post by KingPopper on Feb 12, 2007 22:37:05 GMT -5
Their facing each other??? I know when I'll be taking my bathroom break at wrestlemania. All that was said on the text was that they agreed to meet at WM. They left it open for them to be managing people. Oh thank god. |
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Post by MGH on Feb 12, 2007 22:38:55 GMT -5
Billion Dollar Handshake
By Brett Hoffman
Written: February 12, 2007
In a matter of moments, the sports-entertainment world was turned upside on Monday night. In events that transpired at a special Raw taping which can be seen in its entirety this Thursday night at 8/7 CT on the USA Network, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon was humiliated and embarrassed on his own turf by fellow billionaire, TV star and owner of one of the most bizarre heads of hair in all of show-business, Donald Trump.
The shocking events unfolded at the opening of the show, as Mr. McMahon ordered the capacity crowd at Portland’s Rose Garden Arena to welcome his “close personal friend” Donald Trump to the ring. A few moments later, the frenzied Raw crowd bared witness to a historic scene as two of the world’s largest and most massive egos managed to occupy the same squared circle.
Prior to becoming the star of NBC’s hit show The Apprentice, Trump appeared on WWE programming on several occasions. The real estate tycoon hosted WrestleMania IV and V from his world famous Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. However, until he walked the Raw ramp on Monday night with Playboy cover girls Ashley and Torrie at his side (whom Mr. McMahon subsequently forced to leave), the controversial media icon had never stepped in foot in a WWE ring.
That ring, which is a second home to the McMahon family, was intended to be the backdrop of one of the Chairman’s proudest moments. Seeking revenge for Trump’s actions of a few weeks ago on “Fan Appreciation Night,” the delusional billionaire had planned to bestow upon “The Donald” one of sports-entertainment’s most degrading honors: immediate membership and forced entry into the dubious Vince McMahon Kiss My Ass Club. Little did good ol’ Vinnie Mac know that just a few minutes later, the tables would turn and he would suffer his own ultimate humiliation.
WWE fans may know Donald Trump as a rich and pompous reality TV star, but on Monday, they were introduced to Trump’s competitive side. Un-moved by McMahon’s intimidating glare and unwelcoming words, including a few in which he accused Trump of stealing his famous catch phrase; You’re Fired!, “The Donald” laid out an offer for McMahon.
“I am here to challenge you to a match at WrestleMania,” said Trump. “...and I am going to kick your ass!”
Despite the WWE fans’ overwhelming approval of Trump’s challenge, the Chairman immediately rejected the offer. Suspiciously citing “doctors orders”, Mr. McMahon claimed that his “damaged pelvis” and “broken coxic” would prevent him from any further in-ring combat. However, “The Donald’s” brazen challenge apparently jarred something loose as McMahon responded with an offer of his own.
“I have a proposal for you,” muttered the Chairman. “Why don't I find someone to represent me, and you find someone to represent you?”
“You’re on!” responded Trump. “But let’s make this a little more interesting. As you know, I have quite possibly the most famous head of hair in the world, and for years, people have questioned if yours is even real!”
Seemingly driven by the encouraging pleas of Portland’s WWE fanatics, Trump continued.
“At WrestleMania, if my guy loses, you can shave my head,” said the fired-up billionaire. “But if your guy loses, I’m going to shave your head!”
Before Trump could even finish his thought, the flustered Chairman again rejected the offer, and in the process insisted to “The Donald” that his trademark coif was in fact, real.
The Chairman’s repeated rejections quickly drew the ire of the WWE’s vocal fans. A thunderous chorus of boos filled the arena, and McMahon couldn’t have been more pleased. Seemingly realizing that he would have to resort to Plan B, Trump dropped a bombshell that shook Mr. McMahon to his core.
“I’m disappointed Vince,” said Donald. “I've known you for a long time, and until now I thought you had guts. But I was wrong, you don't have any guts.”
With those words, McMahon’s once impenetrable outer shell was violated. The image of an aggressive, ruthless, and feared sports-entertainment dictator was shattered in the middle of the WWE ring.
“You’ve got a deal!” shouted the disgruntled Chairman.
With those words, the two embraced in a bitter handshake, and a match was made. WrestleMania 23 will host the first-ever Battle of the Billionaires, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
You can witness the unbelievable events of Monday night on a special edition of Raw, this Thursday at 8/7 CT and only on USA.
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Post by 'Sweet n' Sour' A. A. Estrada on Feb 12, 2007 22:52:58 GMT -5
Yeah, it was pretty sweet watching this LIVE on TV here in Canada.  |
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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Feb 12, 2007 22:55:09 GMT -5
Yeah, it was pretty sweet watching this LIVE on TV here in Canada. I thought it was on a one hour (at least) taped delay, thus making it taped for you as well? |
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Post by rrm15 on Feb 12, 2007 22:58:28 GMT -5
Sounds interesting.
Vince can do the same.
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