The Bad Guy Is Back In The Head Lines

I hate reporting these types of story, but here it is. Scott Hall was arrested and charged for domestic violence against his girlfriend, last week.

X-Pac in New York City

The NWO

Hello again wrestling fans. I attended a special wrestling autograph session at the Wrestling Universe in Queens, New York. The guess was Sean Waltman, better known as X-Pac, former member of D-Generation X and NOW, two of the greatest factions in wrestling history. Waltman is a former two time European Champion, two time Light Heavyweight Champion, four time Tag team Champion, in the WWE. In WCW he held the Cruiserweight Championship title twice and the Tag Team Championship titles once with his best friend Kevin Nash.  I have met X-Pac before it was during Ringside Fest 2006, in which I met the entire Wolfpac (Scott Hall & Kevin Nash). In Ringside Fest, Waltman was great, very hyper and was over all cool with everyone. This time he was a little mellow, still very cool to meet him, wasn’t too personal.  The tickets were $30 for two photos and one autograph, which in my opinion is very affordable. Like always I enjoyed my time at the Wrestling Universe, and the rumors are that he will have Bret “Hitman” Hart, sometime in May, he will confirm on his web page. Until next time, see you on the lines.

X-Pac

X-Pac & Me

Scott Hall is "The Bad Guy"

Scott Hall was once on top of the wrestling world. He was one of the forefathers of the NWO. Hall is an Icon in the wrestling industry that could never shake of his demons. His addictions to drugs have dragged his career throw the gutter, but many fans will always remember him as the “Bad Guy”.  Hall wrestled Shawn Michaels in the second ever ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship title, this match is one of the great’s matches’ in the history of the WWE in my opinion. The documentary done by ESPN gave us a rear insight on the life of a wrestler that is well past his prime, and what happens when he or she doesn’t take care of them self. I am a true believer that everyone deserves a second chance, but it has to come from within yourself to make that change. Scott Hall clearly wants to change, but his body is worn down due to all the drug abuse his body has endured.  The only bright light I see in his life is his son.  The fact that Hall is training his son to become a wrestler has brought new light to an already dime heart.  

Harrington Bayas

Should John Cena Turn Heel?

John Cena

Hello again wrestling fans. As I browsed the internet there was a question I came cross that peaked my interest and that was "why doesn't John Cena turn heel?" I would like to give you my opinion on this question. There is only one huge baby face that turn heel and became a bigger star then he was it was Hulk Hogan. The main reason it worked was because Hogan turned heel for a reason. WCW just acquired two huge stars from the WWE/WWF, Scott Hall & Kevin Nash; they started an angel that depicted them as invaders or “Outsiders” from WWE and what bigger star to lead this group of misfit then the man that put the WWE on the map, Hollywood Hogan. The angel took off like a rocket, but it was watered down as the years went by. Getting back to John Cena there is no reason for him to turn heel at this particular moment, the angel that is evolving right now is an anti-hero CM Punk and a hero Cena. Punk has the older fans and Cena has the younger fans, so it’s a perfect fit for him. If the WWE decides to turn Cena in to a heel, it will be a huge gamble for them that they are not willing to take. 

I will like to take you back to One Night Stand 2008 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, where Cena took on the then current ECW champion RVD. The crowd was anti-Cena and in my opinion it was the perfect time for Cena to turn heel. I know there will be many ECW fans that will crucify me just for saying this, but give me a chance to explain, on that night Cena showed a glimpse of a hardcore, or if I may say an extreme side.  Picture this; if Cena would have turned on his young fans and started to use chairs, tables or anything the fans brought to the show on that night, the crowd would have in embrace him. If he would have won that match, the crowd would have been in shock and “The Doctor of Thuganomics” would have been reborn. Cena would have held both titles and this particular angel could have developed into something huge. In my opinion if this would have happen ECW would still be on the air today. So to answer that question it’s not the right time to turn Cena heel. We need to wait until the right opportunity appears again.

-Harrington Bayas

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The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels

 

On April 2nd, the greatest wrestler of all time, the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame 2011. I must admit, since Shawn Michaels has always been my favorite wrestler, I got a little emotional. But after watching the Hall of Fame, I came to the realization that he has surpassed every other WWE Superstar in history. There is no one in the WWE locker room who can deny that. Not only is he "The Icon", "The Main Event", "The Showstopper", "Mr. WrestleMania", he is also ranked #1 in the 50 Greatest Superstars of All Time DVD.

The Rockers, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannety are my personal favorite tag team. I remember being a kid and watching The Rockers take on tag teams like The Hart Foundation, The British Bulldogs and Demolition. They were considered "Tag Team Specialists".  Always being the smaller guys trying to prove themselves to their bigger counterparts. They were younger, quicker, and my earliest memory of high flyers. Being a young kid rooting for the good guys, I remember being so angry that Shawn turned his back on Marty, throwing him into that glass window. But even though my favorite tag team split up, my favorite singles wrestler just began his journey to the top.

He then started his sexy boy gimmick as The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, managed by Sensational Sherri. He was probably the first heel I liked. That flamboyant, cocky attitude is what made me love to hate him. He was a small fish in a big pond. He had to prove himself in the business of professional wrestling, by making sure that he had the best match of the night. Whether he was a baby face or a heel, he never disappointed the fans. The Ladder Match against Razor Ramon (Scott Hall) at WrestleMania 10 is by far the best one on one ladder match in history. The Iron Man match against Bret "the Hitman" Hart at WrestleMania 12 is not only my personal favorite match but is also ranked #1 as the best WrestleMania match ever. "I will give you a show, like you have never, ever seen before. Why? Because I can." That is why he's Mr. WrestleMania. Shawn Michaels is responsible for a lot of WWE moments being the "1st" at many accomplishments. He's the first ever Grand Slam champion, winning the Tag Team, European, Intercontinental and WWE championships. He was the first to win the Royal Rumble, entering at #1. Was a part of the first Ladder, Hell in the Cell, Iron Man, and Elimination Chamber matches in the history of WWE?

Even after he came back from his retirement, he proved to the world that he's still got it. Performing like he never left. Even re-uniting with Triple H as the original Degeneration X. He has come a long way, had an amazing career and will forever be the best. When you hear the WWE Superstars of today say the he is the best in-ring performer of all time, it's because it's true. Thank you Shawn, thank you.

Written By, Ernesto Heleno Jr. and The Wrestling Fans Review.