Hey, folks. Been a few months since I dropped in … guess that makes me Wrestlecrap’s Brock Lesnar, right? Minus the chest and back tats, and propensity for tearing people’s arms off and beating them with the bloody stumps. So, not much like him at all. Guess that was a crappy analogy. I blame owls. Anyway, I wanted to give Continue Reading...
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Rewriting The Book: What if Lance Von Erich returned to WCCW?
6 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Thu, 04 September 2014, 20:41by Simon Rawls What if… Lance Von Erich returned to World Class? Our story begins at the main event of a World Class Championship Wrestling television taping. Things are on an upswing for the fan favorites since the 5th Annual Parade of Champions. After defeating Michael Hayes, Terry “Bamm Bamm” Gordy abruptly had a change of heart when Buddy “Jack” Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book presents – An RTB Editorial (vol 0, issue 0)
29 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Thu, 15 May 2014, 23:13Howdy, all. So y’all liked the book idea, eh? Seriously, I didn’t expect that kind of reaction. That much enthusiasm for a post is usually reserved when Kate Upton’s boobs are involved, so to say the least, I’m flattered. Well, today, I’m writing for a couple reasons. One, to let you know where things stand for this RTB book idea Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book presents – An RTB editorial (beta test)
31 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Mon, 28 April 2014, 20:37Hi! Probably not what you were expecting when you saw “RTB” on a column header. Sorry about that. Anyway, welcome to the experiment! I’m trying out something new here … a way to stay in touch with you, the loyal fanbase, during the hiatuses (hiati?) between editions of the column. Maybe do some Q&A, or riffing on RTB ideas that Continue Reading...
WINNER ANNOUNCED! CONTEST: What will be YOUR First Search on the WWE Network?
155 Submitted by RD Reynolds on Sun, 23 February 2014, 22:28 Congrats to our winner – Ahmer! More contests to come, kids – stay tuned!!! Simple contest! WWE Network is launching in the next 24 hours…what is the first thing you’ll search for? Post your answer below, and I’ll pick my favorite and give them FREE WrestleCrap Archive access! It’s really that simple, so have at it, won’t you? Continue Reading...
Welcome to the “aftershow” edition of Rewriting The Book. Never done one of these before, so I hope the start isn’t awkward. Before I get into comments and questions, I want to start off by saying thank you. Anybody who writes only for money will put out garbage product. Writing needs to be of the soul and the heart to Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book: What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part IV)
18 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Mon, 03 February 2014, 22:11Rewriting The Book – What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part IV) by Jed Shaffer Previously in RTB, Eric Bischoff’s mismanagement of WCW led to extreme fan disapproval, sagging ratings, plummeting PPV buyrates, and most alarming, a talent revolution. That latter saw several key talents walk out less than 24 hours before a PPV. He would be fired two Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book – What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part III)
19 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Mon, 27 January 2014, 21:49Rewriting The Book – What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part III) by Jed Shaffer Previously in RTB, Goldberg’s undefeated streak remained intact thanks to corporate protection, but thanks to bad booking, his star power dwindled. WCW honcho Eric Bischoff turned Goldberg heel, and did so by aligning him with a returning Sid Vicious. Crowds chanted for Sting Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book – What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part II)
21 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Mon, 20 January 2014, 15:07Rewriting The Book: What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part II) by Jed Shaffer Previously in RTB, Goldberg’s title run and undefeated streak became protected by mandate of Turner Sports executives. Kevin Nash booked Goldberg very weakly, so as to diminish his marquee value. After a couple months of this, Turner Sports demanded Eric Bischoff return from “sabbatical” Continue Reading...
Rewriting The Book – What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part I)
23 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Mon, 13 January 2014, 18:06Rewriting The Book: What if Goldberg never lost at Starrcade ’98? (Part I) by Jed Shaffer (Author’s note: Stephen King once said that any story that couldn’t act as its own defense attorney didn’t deserve to be written. Normally, that’s a policy that I agree with; if a story’s quality or direction needs defending, the author should’ve hit backspace a Continue Reading...
Re-writing The Book – State of the union address
16 Submitted by Jed Shaffer on Sun, 15 December 2013, 14:29Howdy. Long time no … anything, I guess. And for that, I need to apologize. I should’ve popped my head up sooner and given you all the low-down. Hope you all aren’t too mad at me. So, it’s been a while since RTB has had any new product, and I’m sure a lot of you are thinking it’s recent dormancy Continue Reading...
Re-writing the Book — What If Hulk Hogan Never Left the AWA, Part 9
20 Submitted by Shane aka RamboHomerMcFly on Wed, 17 July 2013, 14:47End 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...
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...