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A cash-in history of Money in the Bank winners
The first Money in the Bank Ladder Match proved so treacherous, exhilarating and electrifying at WrestleMania 21 that the contest warranted its own pay-per-view.
Since that inaugural contest, the winner has walked away with a briefcase containing a contract that entitles the holder to a World Championship Match at any point throughout the year. To date, every Superstar who has cashed in a Money in the Bank contract has earned a championship in return. This helps explain why the WWE Universe has always eagerly awaited when and where "Mr. Money in the Bank" will feel the time is right for seizing his moment. From Edge to Daniel Bryan, relive all the exciting Money in the Bank cash-ins that have thrilled the WWE Universe. (VIDEO PLAYLIST)
Since that inaugural contest, the winner has walked away with a briefcase containing a contract that entitles the holder to a World Championship Match at any point throughout the year. To date, every Superstar who has cashed in a Money in the Bank contract has earned a championship in return. This helps explain why the WWE Universe has always eagerly awaited when and where "Mr. Money in the Bank" will feel the time is right for seizing his moment. From Edge to Daniel Bryan, relive all the exciting Money in the Bank cash-ins that have thrilled the WWE Universe. (VIDEO PLAYLIST)
The Divas' Favorite Demon: The twisted, romantic history of Kane
Maybe it’s his dark and mysterious aura. Maybe it’s the muscles. Maybe, as he once said himself, “chicks dig the mask.” Whatever it is, Kane has always had a strange way with the ladies of WWE. Despite his general aura of madness and his M.O. of utter destruction, Divas have been drawn to the animal magnetism of The Big Red Monster for the better part of his 15-year career in WWE (PHOTOS: KANE'S FORMER FLAMES).
The latest in Kane's series of would-be suitors? The crazy-eyed pixie AJ, who may be full-on in love with Kane as he prepares to face Daniel Bryan (her ex) and WWE Champion CM Punk (the guy who “digs” her) at No Way Out in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Title. In any case, she gave Kane one heck of a smooch on Raw SuperShow during the foursome’s Mixed Tag Match (WATCH). While Kane’s current romantic entanglement plays out its course, WWE.com looks back at the various romantic exploits of Kane: lover, fighter, champion of women, and most of all … The Divas’ Favorite Demon
The latest in Kane's series of would-be suitors? The crazy-eyed pixie AJ, who may be full-on in love with Kane as he prepares to face Daniel Bryan (her ex) and WWE Champion CM Punk (the guy who “digs” her) at No Way Out in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Title. In any case, she gave Kane one heck of a smooch on Raw SuperShow during the foursome’s Mixed Tag Match (WATCH). While Kane’s current romantic entanglement plays out its course, WWE.com looks back at the various romantic exploits of Kane: lover, fighter, champion of women, and most of all … The Divas’ Favorite Demon
New Number One Contender for World Title on Raw Tonight
WWE announced on their text messaging service that Alberto Del Rio has been pulled from the World Heavyweight Championship match at No Way Out. They also went on to state that a new number one contender match would take place on tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow.
“BREAKING NEWS: Due to a concussion on SmackDown, Del Rio wont face World Champion Sheamus @ No Way Out. New #1 contender to be named on tonight’s Raw (8/7 CT).”
“BREAKING NEWS: Due to a concussion on SmackDown, Del Rio wont face World Champion Sheamus @ No Way Out. New #1 contender to be named on tonight’s Raw (8/7 CT).”
Raw-Five Point Preview for June 11, 2012
The Boss is back, and he’s got business to handle. With Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Raw and SmackDown General Manager John Laurinaitis up for a formal job evaluation, “Big Johnny” might be on the chopping block should Mr. McMahon judge the GM’s job performance and find him lacking competence. He picked quite the week to evaluate Laurinaitis, too: with WWE Champion CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Kane circling each other (and AJ lurking in the shadows…literally (WATCH)) and John Cena and Big Show in the same arena together, Laurinaitis will have plenty to juggle if he wants to keep his position. With various powder kegs set to blow, here are five potential developments to watch for on this week’s three-hour Raw SuperShow.
Two Possible Matches Revealed for Raw on Monday
The following matches are being advertised locally for Raw this Monday.
- Vince McMahon returning to evaluate John Laurinaitis’ job.
- WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan.
- John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis & Big Show in a handicap match
- Vince McMahon returning to evaluate John Laurinaitis’ job.
- WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan.
- John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis & Big Show in a handicap match
Power Rankings: June 9, 2012
1- Sheamus
2- John Cena
3- CM PUNK
4- Alberto Del Rio
5- Kane
6- Daniel Bryan
7- Kofi Kingston & R-Truth
8- Christian
9- Santino Marella
10- Ryback
11- Big Show
12- Layla
13- Brodus Clay
14- Tensai
15- AJ
16- Cody Rhodes
17- Primetime Players
18- Sin Cara
19- Eve
20- Damien Sandow
21- Beth Phoenix
22- Antonio Cesaro
23- Hunico
24- Jack Swagger
25- Dolph ZigglerPotere
Who's the Greatest World Champion of the 21st Century?
In the summer of 1999 – serving as a stirring prelude to the arrival of Chris Jericho in a WWE ring for the very first time – a clock that proclaimed itself the “Countdown to the New Millennium" began to appear at WWE events.
Though the spectacle was certainly the perfect way to introduce “Y2J” to the WWE Universe, it also helped usher in an explosive new century of WWE action. And amidst the epic rivalries and monumental moments that would unfold over the next 12 years, a new breed of World Champion emerged as well.
But, who is the best of the best of the 21st Century? In search of the answer, WWE.com runs a countdown of its own, ranking the greatest World Champions of WWE from the year 2000 to the present.
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Though the spectacle was certainly the perfect way to introduce “Y2J” to the WWE Universe, it also helped usher in an explosive new century of WWE action. And amidst the epic rivalries and monumental moments that would unfold over the next 12 years, a new breed of World Champion emerged as well.
But, who is the best of the best of the 21st Century? In search of the answer, WWE.com runs a countdown of its own, ranking the greatest World Champions of WWE from the year 2000 to the present.
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What will Triple H say at No Way Out?
For the first time since learning of Brock Lesnar’s lawsuit against WWE, COO Triple H will break his silence and publicly address a multitude of items – including his own future and the Lesnar litigation – at No Way Out on Sunday, June 17, WWE’s Breaking News mobile alert service reported Wednesday.
The Game was last seen on the May 14 edition of Raw SuperShow, when Lesnar representative Paul Heyman and an attorney served him legal papers accusing WWE of breach of contract. According to Heyman, WWE owes his barrel-chested client “millions” of dollars. During that confrontation, a provoked Triple H grabbed Heyman by the mouth, prompting Lesnar’s fast-talking envoy to threaten even further legal action. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Although the WWE Universe will have to wait until No Way Out to find out exactly what’s on the COO’s mind, it is safe to assume that Triple H has not forgotten the very personal overtones of Lesnar’s chaotic departure from the WWE locker room. The Game is still healing from a broken left arm that Lesnar caused with a Kimura Lock in April. That parting shot marked Lesnar’s final appearance on WWE TV. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
On the May 14 Raw, Triple H ominously told Heyman that Lesnar will get “everything he deserves.” Given the way that the lines between his business and personal affairs have been blurred, it seems unlikely that the WWE COO was referring to pure remuneration. Though Triple H has expressed in the past his desire to see Lesnar continue to compete in the WWE ring, he more recently dismissed Lesnar as arrogant, and he even admitted embarrassment over having jumped on the Lesnar bandwagon so quickly.
By the time he walks into East Rutherford, N.J.’s IZOD Center for No Way Out, however, Triple H will be months removed from the incident that saw his arm break, and he will have had weeks to contemplate a response to Lesnar’s lawsuit. Presumably, The Game will have also consulted with WWE’s high-power legal team. Is it possible that the attorneys, perhaps looking to avert a drawn-out courtroom battle, recommend that Triple H acquiesce to Lesnar’s demands in full?
Or, believing Lesnar to be a valuable commodity that’s worth the high risk, will The Game reconsider his previous stance and make a pitch for the only WWE, UFC and NCAA Heavyweight Champion in history to return again to the WWE fold? Despite the many glaring difficulties associated with trying to rein him in, the capricious Lesnar is an undeniable boon from a purely business perspective. And Triple H, in his capacity as COO, is always cognizant of WWE’s bottom line. Will he set aside his personal problems with Lesnar and reluctantly extend an olive branch?
On the other hand, The Game’s tenure in the WWE C-Suite has been pocked with examples of reactionary outbursts. Is there any reason to think he can separate his professional and personal agendas now, especially when the stakes are as high as these?
Furthermore, what can the WWE Universe expect from Triple H in terms of an update on his arm injury, and what will that prognosis mean for The Cerebral Assassin as a competitor? Even before Lensar cinched in the destructive Kimura Lock in April, Triple H was assuredly recuperating from his incomparably physical “End of an Era” Hell in a Cell Match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII. On top of that, he had already reduced his in-ring dates this past year to concentrate on business matters. Might Triple H’s address at No Way Out turn out to be a swan song?
The Game was last seen on the May 14 edition of Raw SuperShow, when Lesnar representative Paul Heyman and an attorney served him legal papers accusing WWE of breach of contract. According to Heyman, WWE owes his barrel-chested client “millions” of dollars. During that confrontation, a provoked Triple H grabbed Heyman by the mouth, prompting Lesnar’s fast-talking envoy to threaten even further legal action. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Although the WWE Universe will have to wait until No Way Out to find out exactly what’s on the COO’s mind, it is safe to assume that Triple H has not forgotten the very personal overtones of Lesnar’s chaotic departure from the WWE locker room. The Game is still healing from a broken left arm that Lesnar caused with a Kimura Lock in April. That parting shot marked Lesnar’s final appearance on WWE TV. (WATCH | PHOTOS)
On the May 14 Raw, Triple H ominously told Heyman that Lesnar will get “everything he deserves.” Given the way that the lines between his business and personal affairs have been blurred, it seems unlikely that the WWE COO was referring to pure remuneration. Though Triple H has expressed in the past his desire to see Lesnar continue to compete in the WWE ring, he more recently dismissed Lesnar as arrogant, and he even admitted embarrassment over having jumped on the Lesnar bandwagon so quickly.
By the time he walks into East Rutherford, N.J.’s IZOD Center for No Way Out, however, Triple H will be months removed from the incident that saw his arm break, and he will have had weeks to contemplate a response to Lesnar’s lawsuit. Presumably, The Game will have also consulted with WWE’s high-power legal team. Is it possible that the attorneys, perhaps looking to avert a drawn-out courtroom battle, recommend that Triple H acquiesce to Lesnar’s demands in full?
Or, believing Lesnar to be a valuable commodity that’s worth the high risk, will The Game reconsider his previous stance and make a pitch for the only WWE, UFC and NCAA Heavyweight Champion in history to return again to the WWE fold? Despite the many glaring difficulties associated with trying to rein him in, the capricious Lesnar is an undeniable boon from a purely business perspective. And Triple H, in his capacity as COO, is always cognizant of WWE’s bottom line. Will he set aside his personal problems with Lesnar and reluctantly extend an olive branch?
On the other hand, The Game’s tenure in the WWE C-Suite has been pocked with examples of reactionary outbursts. Is there any reason to think he can separate his professional and personal agendas now, especially when the stakes are as high as these?
Furthermore, what can the WWE Universe expect from Triple H in terms of an update on his arm injury, and what will that prognosis mean for The Cerebral Assassin as a competitor? Even before Lensar cinched in the destructive Kimura Lock in April, Triple H was assuredly recuperating from his incomparably physical “End of an Era” Hell in a Cell Match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII. On top of that, he had already reduced his in-ring dates this past year to concentrate on business matters. Might Triple H’s address at No Way Out turn out to be a swan song?
Who is the biggest threat to CM Punk's WWE Championship?
Pop quiz: WWE Champion CM Punk is locked in a room with Daniel Bryan, Kane, and AJ. Who poses the biggest threat to his championship, and why? (POLL)
Punk will have to deal with all three, in some form or another, at No Way Out when he defends his title against Kane and Bryan in a Triple Threat Match (PREVIEW), and yet the answer is not as cut and dry as the WWE Universe might assume. Kane and Bryan are two wildly different breeds of Superstars with incredibly different motivations for wanting to square off against Punk. And AJ? Well, we can’t figure AJ out at all, which makes her just as much of a wild card as anyone. And when Punk has to contend with Bryan and Kane in the ring, with AJ likely lurking in his corner at No Way Out, it’s likely the WWE Universe is in for a wild set of twists and turns, with the champion besieged by threats to his reign from all sides.
But who poses the biggest danger to Punk’s title? This is where we come in …
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Punk will have to deal with all three, in some form or another, at No Way Out when he defends his title against Kane and Bryan in a Triple Threat Match (PREVIEW), and yet the answer is not as cut and dry as the WWE Universe might assume. Kane and Bryan are two wildly different breeds of Superstars with incredibly different motivations for wanting to square off against Punk. And AJ? Well, we can’t figure AJ out at all, which makes her just as much of a wild card as anyone. And when Punk has to contend with Bryan and Kane in the ring, with AJ likely lurking in his corner at No Way Out, it’s likely the WWE Universe is in for a wild set of twists and turns, with the champion besieged by threats to his reign from all sides.
But who poses the biggest danger to Punk’s title? This is where we come in …
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Raw-Five Point Preview: June 4, 2012
The WWE Universe is still reeling from the fallout of last week’s Raw SuperShow, when Big Show laid waste to Brodus Clay and WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Kofi Kingston. With an angry giant on the loose and John Cena set to make his return, how will the Cenation leader respond? Elsewhere, can CM Punk manage to stay in one piece as he heads toward his Triple Threat WWE Title Match against Daniel Bryan and Kane? And is Dolph Ziggler really going solo? Here are our five observations as we head toward Raw SuperShow this week.
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WWE Title match this friday
This friday, on Smackdown, Cm Punk will face Kane in a match one o one for the WWE Championship. This decision was teaken after the varius disputes between the two.
Title reign length or reign count: What's more impressive?
What is the barometer of greatness for a champion in WWE? Some argue that it's how many title reigns you can rack up, which proves your staying power in the championship picture for a long period of time. Others say it's the quality, not the quantity of a reign that matters; that keeping the title around your waist for months upon months (or possibly years) is the way to be remembered as a dominant champion.
While a strong case can be made on either side of this debate, WWE.com wants to know for sure: What is the true test of a champion's greatness?
Now that WWE Champion CM Punk's reign has stretched to WWE's longest in four years, it's an opportune time to lay out all of the talking points in an attempt to settle the score. Who better to lend opinions on the matter than WWE Superstars who have all risen to championship glory?
In this WWE.com exclusive, find out what John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Christian, The Miz and Booker T think as we present compelling viewpoints for reign length and reign count. Once you've read both arguments, cast your vote in WWE.com's poll and let your voice be heard.
While a strong case can be made on either side of this debate, WWE.com wants to know for sure: What is the true test of a champion's greatness?
Now that WWE Champion CM Punk's reign has stretched to WWE's longest in four years, it's an opportune time to lay out all of the talking points in an attempt to settle the score. Who better to lend opinions on the matter than WWE Superstars who have all risen to championship glory?
In this WWE.com exclusive, find out what John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Christian, The Miz and Booker T think as we present compelling viewpoints for reign length and reign count. Once you've read both arguments, cast your vote in WWE.com's poll and let your voice be heard.
WWE'S TOP 25 MASTERS OF THE MIC
#25 Cpt. Lou Albano
As the “guiding light” who directed more athletes to championship glory than Curly Lambeau, Capt. Lou Albano had charisma and cunning that were unmatched. But it was the gruff New Yorker’s ability to talk his way in or out of any situation that helped him bring 15 different duos to the top of the tag division during his four decades at ringside. Leading the way for legendary duos like The Wild Samoans, The Valiant Brothers and The British Bulldogs, the hefty, wild-eyed Captain would mouth off to anyone if it meant giving his team the advantage. Albano's sermons were so entrancing, WWE fans could ignore those rubberbands all over his face.
#24 "Ravishing" Rick Rude
The chiseled "Ravishing" Rick Rude wasn't the first abdominally inclined Superstar to insult the physiques of everyone in his presence, but he may have been the best at it. With his lips curled under his impeccable mustache, the self-proclaimed "sexiest man alive" took slow pleasure in running down the inferior upper body development of the "sweathogs" in the arena before showing their wives what "a real man looks like." When the former Intercontinental Champion was satisfied with offending the WWE Universe, he would finally drop his robe and flex for the cameras - because sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.
#23 Santino Marella
Not since George W. Bush was in office has a man made such a mockery of the English language to such hilarious results. The master of the malapropism, Santino Marella's losing battle with basic vocabulary has inspired such classic Santino-isms as "Cold Stone Steve Austin" and "Knobberslockers." But the braggadocios Superstar is at his best when his Italian ire is up. Displaying the same red-faced frustration as a third grader in timeout, Marella kicks, pouts and complains until he gets his way - or gets a beating. No wonder he's considered one of the funniest guys in WWE history.
#22 The Million Dollar Man
A cruel, calculating villain, The Million Dollar Man verbally destroyed men, women and children in his twisted quest to put a price tag on everything he saw. In the great tradition of evil millionaires like Ebenezer Scrooge and C. Montgomery Burns, the wealthy Superstar actually took pleasure in humiliating the less fortunate, dangling dollars in front of their faces just to jerk them away at the last second. For The Million Dollar Man, paying someone to kiss his feet wasn't enough - he had to browbeat the poor saps while they did it. How's that for "filthy" rich?
#21 The Miz
The Miz has come a long way since his nervous, sweaty days as host of the 2006 Diva Search in his first year with WWE. Always arrogant, the Money in the Bank winner didn't truly figure out how to express his attitude on the microphone until he stepped in front of the camera with former tag team partner John Morrison to create the WWE.com original series, "The Dirt Sheet." Here, the former United States Champion relished the opportunity to run down every Superstar on the WWE roster. Soon, The Miz was delivering these insults directly to the WWE Universe and hasn't shut up since.
#20 Jesse "The Boy" VenturaHe was internationally known as "The Body," but Jesse Ventura's greatest asset may have been his loud mouth. A former Navy SEAL with more raw power than a defensive line, the WWE Hall of Famer could have let his actions in the ring do the talking, but the flamboyant big man savored the opportunity to verbally embarrass opponents. The humor and wit Ventura displayed on the microphone helped him transition naturally to the announce booth after his in-ring career came to an end and would serve him well in his future pursuits as a Hollwood actor, talk show host and Governor of Minnesota. #19 Triple HWhen The King of Kings is focused on an opponent, few Superstars can match the grizzled, snarling intensity of his tirades, a harsh reality legends like The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin can attest to. But as a member of DX, Triple H was the world's toughest class clown. Using pranks and name-calling to humiliate rivals like The Nation of Domination and The Legacy, The Game's games could be almost as painful as the beatings he dished out in the ring. This ability to unnerve an opponent with intimidation and degradation led to Triple H being christened The Cerebral Assassin. #18 Paul HeymanWhen the controversial Paul Heyman was around, the recipe for disaster was simple - hand him a mic and wait for the explosion. As the demented mastermind behind Extreme Championship Wrestling, the man once known as Paul E. Dangerously was one of the first people to reveal the backstage dealings of sports-entertainment in his interviews. Attacking everyone from the audience to network executives in his profanity-laced tirades, Heyman's big mouth would get him into trouble more often than not, but there was no denying his ability to divide and conquer behind the microphone. #17 EdgeWhen Edge first arrived in WWE in 1998, he was a mysterious, stoic character who never spoke a word. How times changed. First finding his voice as a sarcastic, kazoo-tooting slacker alongside his longtime tag team partner, Christian, the former WWE Champion truly captured his persona when he became The Rated-R Superstar. Toeing the line of sanity, Edge never had a problem being completely honest on the mic as he called out rivals and turned on allies in his never-ending pursuit to reign atop WWE. The Ultimate Opportunist's madness often got the better of him, but Edge was always worth listening to. #16 Mr. McMahonIt's been said that actions speak louder than words. Try telling that to someone who's been on the receiving end of a verbal beat down from Mr. McMahon. Brash, confident and commanding, The Chairman would rather embarrass a rival than make another million bucks. And no one - not even Donald Trump - has gotten more of a thrill out of shouting the words "You're fired" than Mr. McMahon. From his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to his memorable war of words with Bret Hart, The Chairman has gotten himself into physical battles he can't win, but few can best Mr. McMahon when it comes to verbal slams. #15 "Superstar" Billy Graham"The man of the hour, the man with the power, the man that's too sweet to be sour," "Superstar" Billy Graham turned arrogant boasting into an art form with a series of classic interviews in the late 1970s. The antithesis of straight-laced competitors like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund, the former WWE Champion took inspiration from ring legends like Gorgeous George and rock 'n' roll stars like Elton John to create a persona that was "the reflection of perfection." Influential himself, Graham's braggadocios rapping would help shape future standouts like Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura and countless others. #14 Mick FoleyMick Foley may have suffered from a serious multiple personality disorder, but every one of the former WWE Champion's personas had something to say. As the wild-eyed Cactus Jack, Foley was a volatile presence whose every word sounded like the life-or-death promise of a man with nothing left to lose. As Mankind, he embodied a dangerous, but lovable lunatic - a man who had seen the edge and then jumped right off it. But as Mick Foley, The Hardcore Legend was at his most sincere - a sweet, fun loving lug who liked nothing more than entertaining the fans and getting a big, cheap pop. #13 Hulk HoganFew performers in sports-entertainment history have been able to match the electric charisma of Hulk Hogan. With his 24-inch pythons flexed, the former WWE Champion implored his legions of Hulkamaniacs to "train, say your prayers and eat your vitamins" and intimidated his rivals with the classic line, "Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?" In later years, Hogan's impassioned words became trite, so he swapped his trademark red and yellow for the black and white of the nWo and incited audiences by simply saying the opposite of everything he'd said years before. #12 Cm PunkAs the shaggy haired Svengali behind the misguided Straight Edge Society, CM Punk was a captivating orator. But the choice of a new generation didn’t break out as WWE’s must-hear Superstar until June 27, 2011 when he hurled a verbal pipe bomb that sent shockwaves through the sports-entertainment industry. Then the reviled puppet master behind The New Nexus, Punk was reborn as the WWE Universe’s favorite antihero as he sat crosslegged on the entrance ramp in a vintage “Stone Cold” Steve Austin T-shirt and addressed everything he despises about WWE. From his admiration for Paul Heyman to his problems with The Rock being in the main event at WrestleMania, The Straight Edge Superstar did what few competitors had done — he said what needed to be said. WWE fans have been hanging on his every word ever since.
#11 "Macho Man" Randy Sevage
Intensity was the key behind Randy Savage's best promos. With his muscles tensed and his veins ready to pop, The "Macho Man" always seemed to be right on the verge of snapping during his powerful interviews. This unflinching delivery gave Savage's every word a unique gravitas and made all of his matches seem like they may be his last - the former WWE Champion wasn't just going into a one-on-one contest, he was going to war. Macho Man's electricity would later be harnessed by Slim Jim and major motion pictures like "Spider-Man." Dig it?#10 JBLThe phrase "You can take the Texan out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the Texan" comes to mind when considering JBL. Although the big man embraced the expensive suits and luxury cars of the Wall Street elite in his later years, the former WWE Champion never lost the trash talking attitude he'd cultivated in the roughest honky tonks of his native Sweetwater, Texas. This mix of big city savvy and southern fried toughness made for a dangerous combination that JBL was all too willing to unleash on the WWE Universe in his bitingly hilarious and wildly controversial interviews.
#9 Bobby "The Brain" HeenanAs the mouthpiece behind intimidating villains like Andre the Giant and Big John Studd, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan talked the talk and relied on his fearsome faction of giants to walk the walk. This ability to run his mouth and rarely suffer the consequences allowed the Beverly Hills native to direct endless streams of vitriol at despised rivals like Hulk Hogan and the members of the WWE Universe he rudely referred to as "humanoids." Ironically, these same masterful insults that once earned scorn would eventually endear the WWE Hall of Famer to the WWE fans, making him one of sports-entertainment's best loved legends. #8 Dusty RhodesDusty Rhodes never had the look of a typical Superstar, but "The American Dream" was so wildly charismatic and engaging behind a microphone that WWE fans were passionately drawn to this working class hero. A plumber's son who spoke with a unique southern cadence and rhythm, the former United States Champion possessed the perfect balance of small-town folksiness and big city success which he famously described when he said, "I have wined and dined with kings and queens, and I have slept in alleys and dined on pork and beans." It was this dichotomy that made Rhodes one of the most inspiring talkers in sports-entertainment. #7 John CenaIn his earliest interviews, John Cena was all swagger. A young hip-hop head with the uncanny ability to sling a rhyme, the former WWE Champion became wildly popular due to his hilarious freestyles. But as the "Legendary" star matured, so did his confidence behind the microphone and his cocky wordplay soon gave way to intense, passionate speeches. Stern and direct, Cena has the ability to inspire an audience like a military general. But like any great talker, he can also crack a joke at the most unexpected moment. Effortlessly mixing style and substance, Cena has earned his spot amongst the greatest talkers of all time. #6 Jake "The Snake" RobertsLike the serpents he carried to the ring, Jake "The Snake" Roberts possessed a cold demeanor that could unnerve the largest Superstar. In an environment where men rely on pointed, physical threats to intimidate, Roberts played mind games with his rivals, preying on their darkest phobias to shake them before they even stepped in the ring. More so than most grapplers, the python-carrying competitor understood the power of a scream, only raising his voice when the moment truly called for it. It was this unique brand of psychological warfare that gave Roberts an upperhand on the majority of his enemies. #5 Chris JerichoEarly in his career, Chris Jericho garnered attention for his hilarious interviews that referenced everything from "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" to Cheap Trick. But the nefarious Superstar delivered his best promos when he traded his rock T-shirts and adolescent humor for expensive suits and a deadly serious delivery. Fine-tuning his vocabulary and addressing the "petulant tapeworms" in the WWE Universe in a calm, measured fashion, Jericho became obsessed with humiliating rivals and convincing everyone that he is "the best in the world at what he does." Delusions of grandeur? Perhaps, but there's no denying his abilities.#4 Ric FlairDecked out in $5,000 dollar suits with a Rolex that "cost more than your house," Ric Flair was the kind of guy fans loved to hate before he even said a word. But it wasn't until the former WWE Champion opened his mouth that the real fireworks began. Shouting and strutting with his trademark flamboyance, Flair loved to flaunt his material possessions, but The "Nature Boy" ran on pure emotion. Screaming until he turned red, Flair expressed the importance of an upcoming match better than any Superstar - and he never failed to cap it all off with a "Whooo!"
#3 The Rock
No Superstar in WWE history was better at insulting their rivals than The Rock. Smart, engaging and funny, The People's Champ could take a Superstar as intimidating as Kane and cut him down to size in the course of a bitingly hilarious monologue that would have the WWE Universe folded over in laughter. The former WWE Champion was such a charismatic presence, he became one of Hollywood's leading actors, starring in major films like "The Scorpion King." And in 2007, "smackdown," one of The Rock's most-used words, was added to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. How's that for cultural impact?
#2 "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Just when the WWE Universe thought they had the answers, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper changed the questions. As the inflammatory host of his own talk show, "Piper's Pit," the WWE Hall of Famer embraced the role of controversial, in-your-face host long before daytime television was crammed with the likes of Jerry Springer and Judge Judy. Away from The Pit, Piper could be even more intense and once smashed a full beer bottle on his forehead during an interview just to prove a point. Erratic, confrontational and often just plain nuts, Piper could be more dangerous on the microphone than he was in the ring - and that's saying something.
#1 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
In the eyes of many, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin went from being a talented competitor who never quite hit it big to one of the most popular Superstar in WWE history in the course of a single interview. It was June 23, 1996 when the former WWE Champion grabbed the microphone after dispatching Jake Roberts to win the King of the Ring and uttered the term, "Austin 3:16." The speech helped kick off a whole new era in WWE and cemented the WWE Hall of Famer's reputation as a man worth listening to. No Superstar has ever been as captivating on a microphone - and that's the bottom line.
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As the “guiding light” who directed more athletes to championship glory than Curly Lambeau, Capt. Lou Albano had charisma and cunning that were unmatched. But it was the gruff New Yorker’s ability to talk his way in or out of any situation that helped him bring 15 different duos to the top of the tag division during his four decades at ringside. Leading the way for legendary duos like The Wild Samoans, The Valiant Brothers and The British Bulldogs, the hefty, wild-eyed Captain would mouth off to anyone if it meant giving his team the advantage. Albano's sermons were so entrancing, WWE fans could ignore those rubberbands all over his face.
#24 "Ravishing" Rick Rude
The chiseled "Ravishing" Rick Rude wasn't the first abdominally inclined Superstar to insult the physiques of everyone in his presence, but he may have been the best at it. With his lips curled under his impeccable mustache, the self-proclaimed "sexiest man alive" took slow pleasure in running down the inferior upper body development of the "sweathogs" in the arena before showing their wives what "a real man looks like." When the former Intercontinental Champion was satisfied with offending the WWE Universe, he would finally drop his robe and flex for the cameras - because sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.
#23 Santino Marella
Not since George W. Bush was in office has a man made such a mockery of the English language to such hilarious results. The master of the malapropism, Santino Marella's losing battle with basic vocabulary has inspired such classic Santino-isms as "Cold Stone Steve Austin" and "Knobberslockers." But the braggadocios Superstar is at his best when his Italian ire is up. Displaying the same red-faced frustration as a third grader in timeout, Marella kicks, pouts and complains until he gets his way - or gets a beating. No wonder he's considered one of the funniest guys in WWE history.
#22 The Million Dollar Man
A cruel, calculating villain, The Million Dollar Man verbally destroyed men, women and children in his twisted quest to put a price tag on everything he saw. In the great tradition of evil millionaires like Ebenezer Scrooge and C. Montgomery Burns, the wealthy Superstar actually took pleasure in humiliating the less fortunate, dangling dollars in front of their faces just to jerk them away at the last second. For The Million Dollar Man, paying someone to kiss his feet wasn't enough - he had to browbeat the poor saps while they did it. How's that for "filthy" rich?
#21 The Miz
The Miz has come a long way since his nervous, sweaty days as host of the 2006 Diva Search in his first year with WWE. Always arrogant, the Money in the Bank winner didn't truly figure out how to express his attitude on the microphone until he stepped in front of the camera with former tag team partner John Morrison to create the WWE.com original series, "The Dirt Sheet." Here, the former United States Champion relished the opportunity to run down every Superstar on the WWE roster. Soon, The Miz was delivering these insults directly to the WWE Universe and hasn't shut up since.
#20 Jesse "The Boy" VenturaHe was internationally known as "The Body," but Jesse Ventura's greatest asset may have been his loud mouth. A former Navy SEAL with more raw power than a defensive line, the WWE Hall of Famer could have let his actions in the ring do the talking, but the flamboyant big man savored the opportunity to verbally embarrass opponents. The humor and wit Ventura displayed on the microphone helped him transition naturally to the announce booth after his in-ring career came to an end and would serve him well in his future pursuits as a Hollwood actor, talk show host and Governor of Minnesota. #19 Triple HWhen The King of Kings is focused on an opponent, few Superstars can match the grizzled, snarling intensity of his tirades, a harsh reality legends like The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin can attest to. But as a member of DX, Triple H was the world's toughest class clown. Using pranks and name-calling to humiliate rivals like The Nation of Domination and The Legacy, The Game's games could be almost as painful as the beatings he dished out in the ring. This ability to unnerve an opponent with intimidation and degradation led to Triple H being christened The Cerebral Assassin. #18 Paul HeymanWhen the controversial Paul Heyman was around, the recipe for disaster was simple - hand him a mic and wait for the explosion. As the demented mastermind behind Extreme Championship Wrestling, the man once known as Paul E. Dangerously was one of the first people to reveal the backstage dealings of sports-entertainment in his interviews. Attacking everyone from the audience to network executives in his profanity-laced tirades, Heyman's big mouth would get him into trouble more often than not, but there was no denying his ability to divide and conquer behind the microphone. #17 EdgeWhen Edge first arrived in WWE in 1998, he was a mysterious, stoic character who never spoke a word. How times changed. First finding his voice as a sarcastic, kazoo-tooting slacker alongside his longtime tag team partner, Christian, the former WWE Champion truly captured his persona when he became The Rated-R Superstar. Toeing the line of sanity, Edge never had a problem being completely honest on the mic as he called out rivals and turned on allies in his never-ending pursuit to reign atop WWE. The Ultimate Opportunist's madness often got the better of him, but Edge was always worth listening to. #16 Mr. McMahonIt's been said that actions speak louder than words. Try telling that to someone who's been on the receiving end of a verbal beat down from Mr. McMahon. Brash, confident and commanding, The Chairman would rather embarrass a rival than make another million bucks. And no one - not even Donald Trump - has gotten more of a thrill out of shouting the words "You're fired" than Mr. McMahon. From his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to his memorable war of words with Bret Hart, The Chairman has gotten himself into physical battles he can't win, but few can best Mr. McMahon when it comes to verbal slams. #15 "Superstar" Billy Graham"The man of the hour, the man with the power, the man that's too sweet to be sour," "Superstar" Billy Graham turned arrogant boasting into an art form with a series of classic interviews in the late 1970s. The antithesis of straight-laced competitors like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund, the former WWE Champion took inspiration from ring legends like Gorgeous George and rock 'n' roll stars like Elton John to create a persona that was "the reflection of perfection." Influential himself, Graham's braggadocios rapping would help shape future standouts like Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura and countless others. #14 Mick FoleyMick Foley may have suffered from a serious multiple personality disorder, but every one of the former WWE Champion's personas had something to say. As the wild-eyed Cactus Jack, Foley was a volatile presence whose every word sounded like the life-or-death promise of a man with nothing left to lose. As Mankind, he embodied a dangerous, but lovable lunatic - a man who had seen the edge and then jumped right off it. But as Mick Foley, The Hardcore Legend was at his most sincere - a sweet, fun loving lug who liked nothing more than entertaining the fans and getting a big, cheap pop. #13 Hulk HoganFew performers in sports-entertainment history have been able to match the electric charisma of Hulk Hogan. With his 24-inch pythons flexed, the former WWE Champion implored his legions of Hulkamaniacs to "train, say your prayers and eat your vitamins" and intimidated his rivals with the classic line, "Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?" In later years, Hogan's impassioned words became trite, so he swapped his trademark red and yellow for the black and white of the nWo and incited audiences by simply saying the opposite of everything he'd said years before. #12 Cm PunkAs the shaggy haired Svengali behind the misguided Straight Edge Society, CM Punk was a captivating orator. But the choice of a new generation didn’t break out as WWE’s must-hear Superstar until June 27, 2011 when he hurled a verbal pipe bomb that sent shockwaves through the sports-entertainment industry. Then the reviled puppet master behind The New Nexus, Punk was reborn as the WWE Universe’s favorite antihero as he sat crosslegged on the entrance ramp in a vintage “Stone Cold” Steve Austin T-shirt and addressed everything he despises about WWE. From his admiration for Paul Heyman to his problems with The Rock being in the main event at WrestleMania, The Straight Edge Superstar did what few competitors had done — he said what needed to be said. WWE fans have been hanging on his every word ever since.
#11 "Macho Man" Randy Sevage
Intensity was the key behind Randy Savage's best promos. With his muscles tensed and his veins ready to pop, The "Macho Man" always seemed to be right on the verge of snapping during his powerful interviews. This unflinching delivery gave Savage's every word a unique gravitas and made all of his matches seem like they may be his last - the former WWE Champion wasn't just going into a one-on-one contest, he was going to war. Macho Man's electricity would later be harnessed by Slim Jim and major motion pictures like "Spider-Man." Dig it?#10 JBLThe phrase "You can take the Texan out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the Texan" comes to mind when considering JBL. Although the big man embraced the expensive suits and luxury cars of the Wall Street elite in his later years, the former WWE Champion never lost the trash talking attitude he'd cultivated in the roughest honky tonks of his native Sweetwater, Texas. This mix of big city savvy and southern fried toughness made for a dangerous combination that JBL was all too willing to unleash on the WWE Universe in his bitingly hilarious and wildly controversial interviews.
#9 Bobby "The Brain" HeenanAs the mouthpiece behind intimidating villains like Andre the Giant and Big John Studd, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan talked the talk and relied on his fearsome faction of giants to walk the walk. This ability to run his mouth and rarely suffer the consequences allowed the Beverly Hills native to direct endless streams of vitriol at despised rivals like Hulk Hogan and the members of the WWE Universe he rudely referred to as "humanoids." Ironically, these same masterful insults that once earned scorn would eventually endear the WWE Hall of Famer to the WWE fans, making him one of sports-entertainment's best loved legends. #8 Dusty RhodesDusty Rhodes never had the look of a typical Superstar, but "The American Dream" was so wildly charismatic and engaging behind a microphone that WWE fans were passionately drawn to this working class hero. A plumber's son who spoke with a unique southern cadence and rhythm, the former United States Champion possessed the perfect balance of small-town folksiness and big city success which he famously described when he said, "I have wined and dined with kings and queens, and I have slept in alleys and dined on pork and beans." It was this dichotomy that made Rhodes one of the most inspiring talkers in sports-entertainment. #7 John CenaIn his earliest interviews, John Cena was all swagger. A young hip-hop head with the uncanny ability to sling a rhyme, the former WWE Champion became wildly popular due to his hilarious freestyles. But as the "Legendary" star matured, so did his confidence behind the microphone and his cocky wordplay soon gave way to intense, passionate speeches. Stern and direct, Cena has the ability to inspire an audience like a military general. But like any great talker, he can also crack a joke at the most unexpected moment. Effortlessly mixing style and substance, Cena has earned his spot amongst the greatest talkers of all time. #6 Jake "The Snake" RobertsLike the serpents he carried to the ring, Jake "The Snake" Roberts possessed a cold demeanor that could unnerve the largest Superstar. In an environment where men rely on pointed, physical threats to intimidate, Roberts played mind games with his rivals, preying on their darkest phobias to shake them before they even stepped in the ring. More so than most grapplers, the python-carrying competitor understood the power of a scream, only raising his voice when the moment truly called for it. It was this unique brand of psychological warfare that gave Roberts an upperhand on the majority of his enemies. #5 Chris JerichoEarly in his career, Chris Jericho garnered attention for his hilarious interviews that referenced everything from "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" to Cheap Trick. But the nefarious Superstar delivered his best promos when he traded his rock T-shirts and adolescent humor for expensive suits and a deadly serious delivery. Fine-tuning his vocabulary and addressing the "petulant tapeworms" in the WWE Universe in a calm, measured fashion, Jericho became obsessed with humiliating rivals and convincing everyone that he is "the best in the world at what he does." Delusions of grandeur? Perhaps, but there's no denying his abilities.#4 Ric FlairDecked out in $5,000 dollar suits with a Rolex that "cost more than your house," Ric Flair was the kind of guy fans loved to hate before he even said a word. But it wasn't until the former WWE Champion opened his mouth that the real fireworks began. Shouting and strutting with his trademark flamboyance, Flair loved to flaunt his material possessions, but The "Nature Boy" ran on pure emotion. Screaming until he turned red, Flair expressed the importance of an upcoming match better than any Superstar - and he never failed to cap it all off with a "Whooo!"
#3 The Rock
No Superstar in WWE history was better at insulting their rivals than The Rock. Smart, engaging and funny, The People's Champ could take a Superstar as intimidating as Kane and cut him down to size in the course of a bitingly hilarious monologue that would have the WWE Universe folded over in laughter. The former WWE Champion was such a charismatic presence, he became one of Hollywood's leading actors, starring in major films like "The Scorpion King." And in 2007, "smackdown," one of The Rock's most-used words, was added to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. How's that for cultural impact?
#2 "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Just when the WWE Universe thought they had the answers, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper changed the questions. As the inflammatory host of his own talk show, "Piper's Pit," the WWE Hall of Famer embraced the role of controversial, in-your-face host long before daytime television was crammed with the likes of Jerry Springer and Judge Judy. Away from The Pit, Piper could be even more intense and once smashed a full beer bottle on his forehead during an interview just to prove a point. Erratic, confrontational and often just plain nuts, Piper could be more dangerous on the microphone than he was in the ring - and that's saying something.
#1 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
In the eyes of many, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin went from being a talented competitor who never quite hit it big to one of the most popular Superstar in WWE history in the course of a single interview. It was June 23, 1996 when the former WWE Champion grabbed the microphone after dispatching Jake Roberts to win the King of the Ring and uttered the term, "Austin 3:16." The speech helped kick off a whole new era in WWE and cemented the WWE Hall of Famer's reputation as a man worth listening to. No Superstar has ever been as captivating on a microphone - and that's the bottom line.
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Chris Jericho responds to Brazil incident
At a WWE Live Event in at São Paulo, Brazil, on Thursday evening, Chris Jericho reportedly denigrated the Brazilian flag during a match against WWE Champion CM Punk. Suspended for 30 days, Jericho responded to the incident in his own words.
“I made a bad judgment call in the course of entertaining [WWE] fans in Brazil,” Jericho told WWE.com. “I apologized to the people in the crowd for showing disrespect.”
During Jericho’s match with the WWE Champion at São Paulo’s Ginásio do Ibirapuera, the flag found its way into the ring, where Jericho crumpled it up and then kicked it.
Local law enforcement stopped the bout and gave Jericho the opportunity to apologize to those in attendance or face incarceration. The former World Champion expressed his regret to the crowd and the WWE Live Event continued.
Due to his actions, WWE officials suspended Jericho for 30 days.
“It was a bad move,” Jericho said. “I did it with [our] fans’ entertainment in mind and I’ll accept the consequences for that.”
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“I made a bad judgment call in the course of entertaining [WWE] fans in Brazil,” Jericho told WWE.com. “I apologized to the people in the crowd for showing disrespect.”
During Jericho’s match with the WWE Champion at São Paulo’s Ginásio do Ibirapuera, the flag found its way into the ring, where Jericho crumpled it up and then kicked it.
Local law enforcement stopped the bout and gave Jericho the opportunity to apologize to those in attendance or face incarceration. The former World Champion expressed his regret to the crowd and the WWE Live Event continued.
Due to his actions, WWE officials suspended Jericho for 30 days.
“It was a bad move,” Jericho said. “I did it with [our] fans’ entertainment in mind and I’ll accept the consequences for that.”
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Update on Tensai’s WWE Status, Dolph Ziggler Storyline News
Original plans called for Tensai to be participating in the storyline The Big Show is currently involved with.
Tensai is expected to go through a makeover which has already started to take shape as they have dropped the robe and modified his name. Tensai worked the dark match last night squashing Alex Riley, then in the post-show main event they did a John Cena vs. Tensai and Lauranitis handicap match and Tensai was the one who took the pinfall.
Dolph Ziggler is expected to have program with Randy Orton now that Chris Jericho has been suspended.
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Tensai is expected to go through a makeover which has already started to take shape as they have dropped the robe and modified his name. Tensai worked the dark match last night squashing Alex Riley, then in the post-show main event they did a John Cena vs. Tensai and Lauranitis handicap match and Tensai was the one who took the pinfall.
Dolph Ziggler is expected to have program with Randy Orton now that Chris Jericho has been suspended.
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CM Punk Talks About Almost Leaving WWE, Eddie Guerrero Advice, and More
CM Punk was interviewed by IGN in promotion of WWE ’13. Here are a few highlights from the interview.On the differences between a smaller and a larger venue:The difference between wrestling in front of 80,000 fans in a world famous football stadium and wrestling in front of 2 people in a barn in Charlestown, Indiana? Sure, — more adrenaline in front of a higher group of people. The stakes are higher. But, there’s something romantic about wrestling in front of friends and family in the middle of nowhere in VFW halls.On a lesson he learned from former WWE champion, Eddie Guerrero: “Eddie Guerrero gave me the best advice: It’s not about moves. It’s not what you do, it’s when you do it. He got me listening to the people. He taught me the invaluable lesson of before the show starts and when they drop the lights, that’s the first time the crowd’s going to erupt. They always erupt. They drop the lights and, ‘Oh! Good. The shows starting.’“You get that little smatter of applause and cheers and excitement and electricity in the air. I do that every night and I listen. If it’s a loud, shrieking kind of noise, it’s predominantly women and little kids. If it’s a little bit of a roar, I know I’m working for guys my age — that 18-35 demographic.”On the now career-defining promo that CM Punk cut on Raw, June 27th, 2011: “When I cut the now-infamous promo in Las Vegas, I sat Indian-style wearing a ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin t-shirt. The only thing that was going through my mind was that I had about two to three weeks to be employed. Then, after that, my life was a clean slate. It was just blank, I didn’t know what I was going to do. I didn’t have plans. I was leaving, though — 100%.“What you saw, what you heard, was 100% me just being pissed off. That was a chip that had been growing on my shoulder for years. It was almost therapeutic to get it all out. Great experience, but that was 100% real.“Did I think my life would change after that? Yeah. I thought that maybe I might get fired. I didn’t think that it would happen the way it did, though. I thought that I might just be sitting on my couch, relaxing and regrouping, waiting for the next thing to come. Just having time off for the first time in my professional career. But, like Al Pacino in The Godfather III. ‘Thought I was out but they pulled me back in.’
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