End of May, 1984 The daily, ongoing struggles; the strategies for expansion and absorption; the backstabbing, lies, accusations and meetings would all have to wait. Friends, foes (and those living or working in the periphery) called or visited. The service itself was relatively short and attended by a small coterie of family, whether by blood or choice. Weather-wise, it was Continue Reading...
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Rewriting the Book — What If Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA, Part 8?
8 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Wed, 10 July 2013, 10:50August, 1983 – New York WWF Vince McMahon took one last look at the torn-in-two cashier’s check meant for Hulk Hogan that Verne Gagne had sent back to him. Vince had thrown the accompanying letter away as soon as he read it; no sense living in the past and Hogan was (as far as Vince was concerned) the past. Vince Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book — What If Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA, Part 7
12 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Mon, 01 July 2013, 14:53Winter, 1989 — WWF It was working. Slowly & steadily, chugging & churning; it was twisting & morphing into something bigger than it was. Vince had been right: Andre was a hit with the kids. Children of all ages were enamored with meeting Fezzik. And the press and general media had gone above & beyond (with no bribes) in promoting Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book: What If Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA? (Part 7 Update)
10 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Fri, 28 June 2013, 15:27GREETINGS FELLOW CRAPPERS: Though some readers may no longer consider Me a part of the tribe with my frequent absences and vague (unfulfilled) proclamations of future-installment publication dates in My continuing saga here, I promise I have not left you…even if some of you wish I had;) When I miss a self-imposed deadline, I want you all to know that Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Bret Hart left WWF on good terms in 1997? (Part III)
14 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Mon, 10 June 2013, 08:58Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum “What if Bret Hart left the WWF on “agreeable” terms in November of 1997 as he headed off to WCW?” Part III Moving full speed ahead into part three of our sequel, we come out of SuperBrawl and look towards March of 1998 with numerous storylines and feuds left unsettled in the world Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Bret Hart left WWF on good terms in 1997? (Part II)
6 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Sun, 02 June 2013, 09:42Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum “What if Bret Hart left the WWF on “agreeable” terms in November of 1997 as he headed off to WCW?” Part II Moving along into the second part of our story, we pick right up where we left off with the newest big name star to the WCW roster, Bret Hart, leaving many Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Bret Hart left WWF on good terms in 1997? (Part I)
10 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Fri, 24 May 2013, 19:55Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum “What if Bret Hart left the WWF on “agreeable” terms in November of 1997 as he headed off to WCW?” Part I Without question, one of the most talked about and debated incidents in the history of professional wrestling is the now infamous “Montreal Screwjob,” which took place during the WWF Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book: What If Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA (Part 6)?
20 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Mon, 22 April 2013, 21:00Jan. 30th, 1988 NWA-WCCW Office, Texas “What can I do for you?” Fritz asked. “You tell me,” a low voice garbled back. Fritz sat behind his desk, staring at the wrestler in front of him. “You’re not happy with the build-up to the feud so far, or just not happy with the feud period?” the patriarch of the Von Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … the original Legion Of Doom never disbanded?
14 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Thu, 11 April 2013, 19:40Devils Down In Georgia What If the Original Legion Of Doom Had Never Disbanded? by Henrik M The year is 1983, and the world of wrestling is in a state of flux. In the NWA national scene, the battle between veteran and new blood has never been more apparent with the brutal war between Harley Race and “The Nature Boy” Continue Reading...
Super Quickie Book Review: Hardcore Truth by Hardcore Holly
6 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Wed, 03 April 2013, 09:25 Got this new book in the mail, didn’t know what to think of it as I was never a big Hardcore Holly fan. Almost didn’t even read it. Turns out that it was REALLY good! Huge plus is that unlike most wrestling autobiographies, this is not written in such a way to not offend WWE or Vince. I’ve read Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels never lost his smile (Part XI – Final Chapter)
34 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Tue, 02 April 2013, 21:36Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part XI: The Final Chapter After over three months and almost nine months of storylines being covered this is the “Final Chapter” of our story. Coming out of the Survivor Series, Bret Hart is to Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels Never Lost His Smile? (Part X)
6 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Sat, 23 March 2013, 09:22Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part X Heading forward, we start the second to last chapter of the story with the Badd Blood, “In Your House” Pay Per View event less than a week away. In this part, we Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book: What If…Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA (Part V)
17 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Tue, 19 March 2013, 22:43Rewriting the Book: What If…Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA, Part V Saturday, December 1987 NWA-WCCW Show: While scalpers outside debated the worth of being outside MSG in New York weather in late December, the people inside were busy peeling off layers as the frenetic energy inside creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. TV cameras, spotlights, anticipation and 18,000+ fans tend Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels didn’t lose his smile? (Part IX)
1 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:59Rewriting the Book By CG Scum What if Shawn Michaels never ‘lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF title in February of 1997? Part IX We move along into the final chapters of our story fresh off Bret Hart once again escaping as WWF Champion against all odds. Obviously, given the finish to the huge triple threat Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book: What If…Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA? (Part IV) Corrected Version
26 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Mon, 04 March 2013, 19:32December 1987 Of the 5 major promotions that stood tall and profitable a few short years ago, 3 are gone; though 1 of those 3 has managed to stay alive by traveling from the US to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Japan…wherever there’s a (small) paying crowd. This organization is not only a throwback to the days when pro wrestling Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels didn’t lose his smile? (Part VIII)
3 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Sat, 02 March 2013, 11:27Rewriting the Book By CG Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part VIII Moving along into the homestretch of our story, we are coming off the sizzling event that was SummerSlam with Bret “The Hitman” Hart leaving the big event as the WWF Champion in controversial fashion. Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book: What If…Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA? (Part IV, Interrupted, but for Something Good This Time)
4 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Tue, 26 February 2013, 15:11As many readers know: illnesses, strokes, cancer & deaths have wreaked havoc in my family’s life over the last few weeks. However, through all the misery, something wonderful finally happened: On Monday, my fiancee’s daughter gave birth to a healthy baby boy. We are taking time to enjoy this precious gift and I will continue with a much longer-than-usual entry Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels never lost his smile? (Part VII)
1 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Sat, 23 February 2013, 10:18Rewriting the Book By CG Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part VII We move along in our story, with the annual SummerSlam blockbuster pay per view under two weeks away. Following the huge bombshell dropped by Vince McMahon at the behest of the injured WWF President, Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book – What if … Hulk Hogan never left the AWA? (Part III)
8 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Mon, 18 February 2013, 14:23The Draft “Define…everything,” Hogan said, leaning back in his chair, wanting McMahon to clarify his promised future if Hulk signed on the dotted line. McMahon stared at Hogan for several moments before deciding on how he should play his cards. “In a year, maybe two, I’m going to be the biggest promoter the world has ever seen,” McMahon stated confidently. Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels never lost his smile? (part VI)
1 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Fri, 15 February 2013, 21:55Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part VI The summer of 1997 continues to roll along at a scorching pace, as our story continues just one week out from the July “In Your House” Pay Per View spectacular set to emanate from Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book – What If … Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA? (Part III, Interrupted)
8 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Mon, 11 February 2013, 20:44DEAR READERS: A close relative is in the hospital and not expected to live much longer. I will resume these entries Next Monday, Feb. 18th. Thank you in advance for your understanding....
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels never lost his smile? (Part V)
7 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Thu, 07 February 2013, 20:33Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part V As we head full speed into the month of June, there is a huge blow off Raw in War before the star studded lineup that waits at the annual King of the Ring Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What If … Hulk Hogan Never Left The AWA (Part II)
1 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Mon, 04 February 2013, 11:02Author’s Note: As many readers have already noted, the scope of this “What If?” is – without hyperbole – massive. And while the entries are presented in a chronological fashion, they are not always written that way. (For instance, I’ve already penned the ending.) This past week, I suffered a “moderate” concussion which temporarily affected the time I had to Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels didn’t lose his smile? (Part IV)
1 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Thu, 31 January 2013, 18:28 Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part IV Moving along in the story, there are several big question marks to be answered heading forward into the month of May and the upcoming “Cold Day in Hell” pay per view. Some Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Hulk Hogan never left the AWA? (Part I)
12 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Mon, 28 January 2013, 19:17Welcome to the Newest Chapter & Incarnation of “Re-Writing the Book” here at the Crap. While I’m fairly certain I’ll never fill the shoes of Jed (I wear a Nike, size 8), I’m here nonetheless. Rumor has it by default. That’s right, Crappers: There are apparently plenty of fans but not enough writers to go around. De Fault; the 2 Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels never lost his smile? (Part III)
1 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Sun, 27 January 2013, 17:19Rewriting the Book By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? Part III Following WrestleMania, there is now a new WWF Champion, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, however, many of the other major players despite the outcomes of their respective matches have a lot of unfinished business Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if … Shawn Michaels Never Lost His Smile? (Part II)
18 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Fri, 18 January 2013, 15:29REWRITING THE BOOK By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? PART II The road to WrestleMania 13 continues with several hot feuds building as WWF heads towards its biggest event of the year and major changes in the company continue to build toward what Continue Reading...
Rewriting the Book: What if … Shawn Michaels Never Lost His Smile?
7 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Fri, 11 January 2013, 11:40REWRITING THE BOOK By C.G. Scum What if Shawn Michaels never “lost his smile” or forfeited the WWF Title in February of 1997? In early 1997, the WWF was at a low point ratings wise, and losing consistently to WCW Nitro on Monday nights. The backstage friction between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart, which has been very well documented in Continue Reading...
Welcome to the Worst of Pro Wrestling! Why hello there, RD Reynolds here. I guess this is the area of our site where we discuss what this silly place on the world wide interwebs is all about. Founded on April 1, 2000, WrestleCrap.com is a comedy site dedicated to all the worst in professional wrestling, so horrible characters, gimmicks, matches, Continue Reading...
Email RD Reynolds Here RD’s DVD, Video Game, and Book Shelf! I don’t know quite why, but for some zany nutty cukoo reason, people want to know what I think of certain books and DVDs. So here ya go! Keep in mind, as always, that these are just my opinions, and your mileage may vary. Like my good buddy Eric Continue Reading...