Zen411
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Post by Zen411 on Jan 17, 2007 22:54:17 GMT -5
I remember hearing that Nowinski stopped wrestling because he was getting constant headaches or concussions. Is this true? Does anyone know what he's been doing and if there is any possibility of him returning? I really think he had potential and it's a shame that he didn't get to keep going.
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Post by Ace Diamond on Jan 17, 2007 22:55:05 GMT -5
I don't think he's able to wrestle anymore due to the severity of his post-concussion syndrome
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Post by Doctor Tull-eus S. Venture on Jan 17, 2007 22:55:51 GMT -5
I believe that he doesn't want to risk further damage to his brain.
I think he's still employed with WWE in an office job or something.
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Jan 17, 2007 22:55:52 GMT -5
Yeah, he physically couldn't do it.
He would probably still make a great manager, though.
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Post by Big Hurt on Jan 17, 2007 22:57:44 GMT -5
I think he is the WWE Political Correspondant or something. Does a lot with Smackdown the Vote and other stuff.
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Jan 17, 2007 22:58:21 GMT -5
Was it the botched double dropkick by Rey and Edge when I think one of them landed on his face that caused the concussion?
It was at the rumble that year.
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Post by Error on Jan 17, 2007 22:58:50 GMT -5
No, the Post Concussion Syndrome combined with the sheer number of concussions he received prevent him from wrestling. He has said that he wouldn't mind commentating or being a GM like character but, taking a bump is pretty much a no. Plus between his book (Head Games) and the Smackdown! Your Vote campaign he has a lot to do. Was it the botched double dropkick by Rey and Edge when I think one of them landed on his face that caused the concussion? It was at the rumble that year. He said he either had several (3 or 4) in a short amount of time (2 months) or one that he didn't heal up and made worse and that did it. |
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Post by Byakugan on Jan 17, 2007 22:59:02 GMT -5
He has a Bret Hart like injury
He's not coming back
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jan 17, 2007 23:00:54 GMT -5
No, the Post Concussion Syndrome combined with the sheer number of concussions he received prevent him from wrestling. He has said that he wouldn't mind commentating or being a GM like character but, taking a bump is pretty much a no. Plus between his book (Head Games) and the Smackdown! Your Vote campaign he has a lot to do. Oh my god, they need to get rid of Michael Cole and put Nowinksi with JBL on commentary. That would kick so much ass. |
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Post by JMA on Jan 17, 2007 23:01:59 GMT -5
He should replace Lawler om RAW. He could constantly correct JR's grammar.
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Post by Zen411 on Jan 17, 2007 23:03:33 GMT -5
I was just going to say something like that. He is a better talker than wrestler and there was something about his character that seemed like JBL's heel best. I think he could replace Jerry Lawler as commentator if Lawler ever retires. They'd have to refresh him to fans as a lot may not remember or have been watching when he was on tv.
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Post by Beav on Jan 17, 2007 23:07:00 GMT -5
I always loved Nowinski's gimmick
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Jan 17, 2007 23:18:34 GMT -5
It is a real shame it happened to him. He had great mic work and potential. A lot more talented them Maven I think. He would be a great Manager, GM, or Anouncer. But a manager I don't know because most Managers take a bump once in a while.
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Post by Garee on Jan 17, 2007 23:19:50 GMT -5
What is he doing now, just the voting stuff or other stuff
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jan 17, 2007 23:20:37 GMT -5
He should replace Lawler om RAW. He could constantly correct JR's grammar. That idea is better than mine. I would mark for that. |
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Post by Hobby Drifter on Jan 17, 2007 23:31:01 GMT -5
I do believe it was a Mr. Robert Holly that is responsible for situation poor Mr Nowinski now finds himself in. If memory serves, that was during Holly's year or so of "I'm going to stiff everyone who hasn't been in the business as long as I have." Jeez, how many people did he injure during that streak before Lesnar stopped him?
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jan 17, 2007 23:32:26 GMT -5
I do believe it was a Mr. Robert Holly that is responsible for situation poor Mr Nowinski now finds himself in. If memory serves, that was during Holly's year or so of "I'm going to stiff everyone who hasn't been in the business as long as I have." Jeez, how many people did he injure during that streak before Lesnar stopped him? Damn, Hardcore IS a cock. I honestly hope the asshole is permanently shelved from this newest injury. |
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Jan 17, 2007 23:54:17 GMT -5
I do believe it was a Mr. Robert Holly that is responsible for situation poor Mr Nowinski now finds himself in. If memory serves, that was during Holly's year or so of "I'm going to stiff everyone who hasn't been in the business as long as I have." Jeez, how many people did he injure during that streak before Lesnar stopped him? I thought that was during the second or third Tough Enough, after Nowinski had already retired himself. |
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Post by WinOwensWin on Jan 17, 2007 23:57:51 GMT -5
I do believe it was a Mr. Robert Holly that is responsible for situation poor Mr Nowinski now finds himself in. If memory serves, that was during Holly's year or so of "I'm going to stiff everyone who hasn't been in the business as long as I have." Jeez, how many people did he injure during that streak before Lesnar stopped him? Actually, Nowinski got his concussion from a poorly taken 3D from the Dudleys. |
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Post by OGBoardPoster2005 on Jan 17, 2007 23:59:01 GMT -5
I remember seeing him on Raw a year ago
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