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Post by crowwreak was WRONG on Dec 1, 2013 1:05:24 GMT -5
Was HBK under contract all that time after that Mike Tyson punch KO'd him for 4 years? Until 2000 anyway. he was only really out for about a year, but they refused to let him wrestle again until he stopped doing drugs.
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Post by Slammy Award-Winning Cannibal on Dec 1, 2013 1:09:15 GMT -5
Stephanie's writing hand hasn't been at full capacity since 2000.
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Post by Hit Girl on Dec 1, 2013 1:21:51 GMT -5
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Post by Chuck Conry on Dec 1, 2013 1:28:21 GMT -5
I suspect WWE is waiting for him to be 100% so they can can him without looking bad.
Not sure why Big Zeke is collecting a check for having the most boring youtube channel ever.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 3:14:58 GMT -5
I suspect WWE is waiting for him to be 100% so they can can him without looking bad. Not sure why Big Zeke is collecting a check for having the most boring youtube channel ever. How is he not? It's an artistic achievement
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Post by Andrew is Good on Dec 1, 2013 4:15:04 GMT -5
I do believe Ryback had a 16 month long absence, and William Regal was out for about 2 years. Besides Shawn Michaels but technically he was retired.
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Post by crowwreak was WRONG on Dec 1, 2013 4:30:07 GMT -5
I suspect WWE is waiting for him to be 100% so they can can him without looking bad. Not sure why Big Zeke is collecting a check for having the most boring youtube channel ever. Check my channel out, it will change your mind
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Dec 1, 2013 4:46:22 GMT -5
Was HBK under contract all that time after that Mike Tyson punch KO'd him for 4 years? I still say that whole thing was a farce. One of those WWE documentaries has footage of Michaels after the Austin match, and he's storming around kicking doors open like his back is fine. I'd also point out that J.R. always referenced Michaels' "surgically repaired back", yet there's not a scar to be found. I'd say the more likely scenario is Michaels was pissy that his time on top was over due to Austin, and refused to be put into a reduced role.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Dec 1, 2013 5:37:58 GMT -5
Was HBK under contract all that time after that Mike Tyson punch KO'd him for 4 years? I still say that whole thing was a farce. One of those WWE documentaries has footage of Michaels after the Austin match, and he's storming around kicking doors open like his back is fine. I'd also point out that J.R. always referenced Michaels' "surgically repaired back", yet there's not a scar to be found. I'd say the more likely scenario is Michaels was pissy that his time on top was over due to Austin, and refused to be put into a reduced role. The top of his tights are above the discs that were damaged from what I remember, so I imagine any scars were covered. I do think the extent of the damage to his back is overstated - he wouldn't have been cleared to wrestle Austin if it was as severe as reported - but as has been pointed out, he could have returned a lot earlier than he did, but he had a huge drug habit.
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Post by Cvslfc123 on Dec 1, 2013 6:08:47 GMT -5
I remember Rhyno was out for a long time after he got injured during the Alliance angle, I don't think he returned until early 2003.
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Post by Boshek on Dec 1, 2013 7:03:26 GMT -5
I suspect that back in the early days, 60's to 80's, wrestlers could get hurt and not appear on tv for long periods of time and we wouldn't know. The main reasons were there was no Internet for newz and the roster was much larger.
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Post by Ape Boy on Dec 1, 2013 8:17:17 GMT -5
my brain, while on and off witnessing phil brooks's 434 days of worthless nothingness called a 'reign.' Seconded. Just an awful title reign. In my humble opinion, it was the low point in WWE history. Guys who aren't over and who don't draw being given world title reigns in access of a year is the reason why I take no pity on WWE when I view their faltering ratings.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 8:59:54 GMT -5
Stephanie's writing hand hasn't been at full capacity since 2000. That's when the swelling in her chest became more prominent. Poor girl needs to take some antibiotics to bring that down.
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Post by The Portable Stove on Dec 1, 2013 9:03:28 GMT -5
I could have sworn they were getting ready to have him do some house shows or something like that.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Dec 1, 2013 10:02:56 GMT -5
I still say that whole thing was a farce. One of those WWE documentaries has footage of Michaels after the Austin match, and he's storming around kicking doors open like his back is fine. I'd also point out that J.R. always referenced Michaels' "surgically repaired back", yet there's not a scar to be found. I'd say the more likely scenario is Michaels was pissy that his time on top was over due to Austin, and refused to be put into a reduced role. The top of his tights are above the discs that were damaged from what I remember, so I imagine any scars were covered. I do think the extent of the damage to his back is overstated - he wouldn't have been cleared to wrestle Austin if it was as severe as reported - but as has been pointed out, he could have returned a lot earlier than he did, but he had a huge drug habit. Basically that. his back injury was real, but it was used as a smokescreen to write him out until he got clean because HBK would've never bowed out in a dignified way otherwise. Vince didn't need him anymore and would've been crazy to keep him as the main star with Austin's star on the rise. it was just easier for everyone that way and worked out for the best in the end.
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Post by MikeyMania on Dec 1, 2013 10:10:58 GMT -5
Edge had a string of injuries between 2003 and 2004. Was out from February 2003 to April 2004 with a neck injury, hurt his left hand when he did finally return and had a groin tear a couple of months later.
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Post by CM Parish on Dec 1, 2013 13:40:21 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 16:10:57 GMT -5
Odd Bourne.
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Post by sdoyle7798 on Dec 1, 2013 16:28:42 GMT -5
my brain, while on and off witnessing phil brooks's 434 days of worthless nothingness called a 'reign.' This posting style feels familiar...
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Post by CM Dazz on Dec 1, 2013 17:51:17 GMT -5
my brain, while on and off witnessing phil brooks's 434 days of worthless nothingness called a 'reign.' Seconded. Just an awful title reign. In my humble opinion, it was the low point in WWE history. Guys who aren't over and who don't draw being given world title reigns in access of a year is the reason why I take no pity on WWE when I view their faltering ratings. *Excess
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