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 This week on Total Nonstop Annoyance Vince Russo in his amazing and slightly awkward knowledge decided that “Hey the new world order killed WCW..lets bring that state of mind to TNA.” Cue the Main Event Mafia. The Main Event Mafia is made up of superstars who are always part of the main event(or so they believe). “The Icon” Sting, “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash aka weak knees McGee, Kurt Angle, and BoOoOoKaaa T (whose finally stuck with one accent). Other members pending the next couple of Impact could include “Instant Classic” Christan Cage and “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner. The team to me is at the breaking point already. I think they can be great, not anything like New World Order, but more of a Four Horsemen (Of course there could be more then 4 members).  According to unconfirmed reports, the faction was made solely to give pushes to TNA originals, mainly Samoa Joe and AJ Styles. Personally I find the whole idea very dumb and very useless. Just the name 'Main Event Mafia' sounds like a weak attempt a play off of the new world order. Sting and Kevin were both apart of the massive explosion of failure that that faction was. What I see is this branching off even more till it becomes more of a problem then it needs to be.  Now when you look at the way they are bringing the young gun's the 'TNA Originals' I think this is looking a lot like the millionaires club and the young blood. The Millionaires club and the young blood during WCW was where guys who had made a name for themselves, Ric Flair, Sting, Hulk Hogan, were moved to a group were they were made to be portrayed as overpaid crybabies that were forced to forget all the history they had brought into wrestling and job to the younger guys. I think that even if the name is 'The Main Event Mafia' it could turn out the same. I wouldn't mind seeing Nash job, since I personally hate him, but Sting deserves something better then this. You didn't see WWE stick flair in a deadbeat faction before he retired. Sting isn't getting the amount of respect Ric got in his final time in WWE and that’s going to be the down fall of this own faction.  My main problem is the addition of the 'Legends' title that TNA introduced on Booker. Russo...alright ya got me what’s the point of it? Oh? No answer? Just like I thought. DROP IT!. Worthless can't begin to describe this title. Pointless could be a word to describe it. TNA shouldn't be focusing on bringing more titles in a roster that hasn't proved that they deserve anything like that. TNA needs to focus on building superstars. What, in thirty years, will people remember from TNA. You can look as far back as you can in WWE, and names like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ric Flair, and Hulk Hogan among others will be installed into WWE for life. TNA has to produce some sort of legend (and no the 'Hardcore' legend Mick Foley DOES NOT COUNT, nor does Jeff Jarrett) TNA's lifespan clock is ticking, and the company known as total nonstop action's lifespan is almost up. Well now lets move to my next topic, one of the more controversial topics back in the time of the attitude era, The Montreal Screw job. The story goes a little something like this, Brett hart was going to WCW. Vince knew it, Shawn knew it, Brett knew it everyone did. The problem with his departure was the fact he was the current WWF champion. Brett wasn't drawling money, and since he was moving down south to Georgia to be apart of WCW, he needed to drop the title as soon as possible. Vince called for him to lose it at the 1997 Survivor Series...which was held in Montreal, Brett's hometown. Now back in the days of the NWA, and the AWA you would see guys that would refuse to lose in their hometowns. Yes, this is understandable since you’re a “star” there, but sacrificing your reputation for the betterment of the company is what made Ric Flair a superstar. Brett refused to lose in his hometown. His idea was, “Hey..I'll win tonight then come to Raw the next night and give the title back and be on my way.” Yeah..not real bad when you think about it, but the way Bret was getting recruited by Ted Turner Vince's thoughts were more of “if I don't get this belt from him Sunday, he could take the biggest belt in WWF with him to WCW and my company be down the tube” See, Vince's character on screen isn't as evil behind the scenes. Another problem with this whole ordeal was the fact that, though I hate this part of any contract, Bret was given “Creative control of his character.” Hulk Hogan if you are wondering also had this in his contract. Well on came Sunday, and Brett still hadn't agreed to drop the title. The match was, to one fall, Shawn Michaels against Bret Hart. Shawn was escorted by Chyna, Triple H and Vince who was there to “Watch.” Vince and Bret before going out finally had came to an agreement that allowed Brett to retain, but Vince had other plans. As the match progressed, it got to a highpoint where the finish was going to need to be put in place, just not the finish Brett was thinking of. Shawn went and successfully placed Brett in Brett's finish hold, The sharpshooter. As Bret squirmed in pain, Vince quickly jumped from the metal folding chair that he had been sitting in and demanded the bell be rang. Shawn quickly dropped out of the ring as items began being thrown at the ring. Shawn was declared the winner, even their was no tap out by Bret. Vince would later go on to say that “I didn't screw Bret Hart..Bret Hart screwed Bret Hart.” This is where my opinion comes in. I agree with Vince 110% on this incident. If your leaving a company you should have enough respect to drop the title (if you hold on) to who they ask you to. You then in return leave without an uproar, you go to the new company with a good reputation behind you and have no hell left in your last promotion. Bret Hart screwed Bret Hart. All you needed to do Bret was drop the title and move to WCW. Now you get the chance to be as bitter as can be for as long as you see fit. YOU cause this Bret, Shawn nor Vince had anything to do with it. My last bit of babble is something I hold near and dear to my heart. Interviews/Promos have become a lost art in Professional Wrestling. You no longer see the interviews that could top any match on any card. The interviews that do tell a story. Here is my list of the top interviews of my time. List of Top Interviews 1.Ric Flair 2.Sting 3.Shawn Michaels 4.The Undertaker 5.Eddie Guerrero 6.CM Punk 7.Chris Jericho 8.Triple H 9.Randy Orton 10.Hulk Hogan  Yes, I know some of those are more or less superstars from this time period. The amount of excellent interviews from back in the day of different promotions and territory is something the wrestling world needs again. Other notable mentions I left off the list would be :Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. Interviews are made to tell stories. Ric Flair told stories with his interviews. After you listened to him you knew who he was what was in his heart. Sting left a tingle down your spine after he gave a heart filled scream fest at you. You can still go on youtube and look up his last interview for Nitro. The match was him against Ric Flair and I still!!! still!!! get a tingle down my spine when he begins that segment “Surprise surprise” could never fit the lasting impression Sting left on wrestling. Well I think that’s all I could bore you with this week. I am very proud to see that America has made history. Monday night on raw Mike Adamle ACTUALLY got cheered. Given that it was after he announced his 'resignation' but hey a pop is a pop. Alright will all jokes aside I am proud to see that America has made history elected their first African American president, and I pray that nothing happens to President Obama and hope he does what he promised to do. Until next time Monkey's :)
 P.S. Found a funny Hogan cartoon
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Comment # 1
wat happened to the rock on the list? he was one of the best in that category, as well as being a wrestler.
Posted by dagr81 on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 2
First off Bret Hart is from Calgary not Montreal and Bret was leaving the company but was not legally allowed to appear on WCW for at least a month after the fact. As you said Bret had minor creative control written in his contract so techincally Vince by screwing Bret broke a legally binding contract. Vince screwed Bret, Shawn screwed Bret. Bret knew, watch the show Wrestling with Shadows, that the WWE/F gave him his livelihood and he had no intentions of screwing Vince by taking the title to WCW.
Other than the stuff about the Screwjob good article, I fully agree MEM is one of the stupidest angles to throw sting in, he deserves more respect than a rehash of the millionares club vs New blood.
Posted by Action on Friday, November 07, 2008
Comment # 3
Haha... love the cartoon. You may end up getting ripped apart because of your MSJ views.. but personally i agree.
Of coures I am a heel...
and i think 1st!
Posted by TMM Jay mcBang on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 4
the screw job was the write thing to do with bret leaving, i would do the same and im a face.
Posted by crazydude on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 5
Now, i love the bit on the interviews, but I've got to say, this isn't the same as NWO, Booker T isn't Ric Flair, Kurt Angle isn't Hulk Hogan. The landscape has changed, Pro Wrestling has changed, and TNA isn't WCW.
The name says it all: Main Event Mafia. It's old, it's corny, it doesn't connect with todays audience, but back in the day this would've been a legitimate heel stable title.
The "new bloods", if that's what we're going to call em, of the TNA roster, made up mostly of preformers who don't get significant if any airtime, don't have time to maintain any significant storyline because the members of MEM have for months been the only guys anyone gives a damn about, are finally getting their chance to shine and cement their places as established faces.
It does'nt matter whether this storyline will work out or not, though it really looks like it will. This is what needs to be done, and if TNA can't survive it, then TNA wouldn'tve survived anyway.
Posted by Mr. Groove on Friday, November 07, 2008
Comment # 6
Well I disagree on the screw job bit, but bret should have been willing to lose the title. However I saw an episode of ROH where one of the people leaving the company won the title on their final night in the ring. And the audiance celebrated it, ecen though everyone knew he was leaving. I always beleive that if a wrestler is leaving a company he should go out with a bang.
Posted by Devil D on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 7
List of Top Interviews
1.Ric Flair
2.Sting
3.Shawn Michaels
4.The Undertaker
5.Eddie Guerrero
6.CM Punk
7.Chris Jericho
8.Triple H
9.Randy Orton
10.Hulk Hogan
Chris Jericho solid promo. Trip[le H this si my title solid promo needs a bit of flushign otu his intentions now but still solid at promo. Hogan promo were pretty good. I am doignt his for allt hsoe non cheater or twelights last dawn on the Srg. were not bad plus his were I saw him last the Gaint was no where to be scene. orginal heel turn. Randy orton is not that good at promos. I am going for you I not buy into you because I onyl care abotu me. weaka nd nto good from the start. Cm Punk has no promo skills what so ever. He just talks real soft and says that he is ready for whatever the match or matches are. Cm Punk lack of mic skills cost him his chance at a title long term run. if he could cut a promo he would still be champion.
2 names to replace your mistakes with Orton and CM Punk
1. If you smellllla what the Rock is Cocking. Voted best superstar ont eh mic at Raw tenth annverisary. He dissed the fans and went hollywood very well a good promo can play either good guy or bad guy. Plus did the fans react to the Rock they pretty much did.
AlSnow worked with head gimmick veyr well. if youw ant a good heel on the mic very short list. Probably the Franchise Shan Douglas has a heel could cut a mean promo.
you don't like the franchise as a top ten promo maybe your right he doesn't belong. Well in the earlier part fo Mic Foley's career his promo where considered the best int he bussiness. Cain Dewey and a few other very memorable promos. He spit ona championship while stillign working for that championships promotion. He made very funny innuendos at Chyna helping make her character more believe.
Posted by Jake "The Hater" Hammer on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 8
A great read on the monteal screwjob. But my question for you is, if you find Total Nonstop Annoyance so anoying, why write anything about it???? Just leave it alone as we all know it is absolute rubbish
Posted by The Warlock on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 9
interesting article, 100 % agree with the interviews, now wrestlers really dont have too much mic skills what mades his feuds kinda suck, but you have to understand that creative team usually gave them their speachs so if they dont feel it the product get hurt.
Posted by manuel taker on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 10
why did I write about TNA..hm... why do movie reviewers watch movies even though they know they are bad. Why do sports writers talk about topics even though they are boring. Why do teachers teach things even though they aren't going to be used?
I wrote about TNA because I love pro wrestling. I will never narrow myself down to WWE.
Posted by The Author on Thursday, November 06, 2008
Comment # 11
obama obama obama.Sorry but its just good to see him there.
Ok im new to the posts lol.Sting should really be put higher.Maybe put mick in some tights and put him and sting in a fued for the life time.
wwe is classic. the undertaker is great.I hate how they use him though.
TNA.Kill the mafia.It could be good but no.
aj vs. booker would be good.
christian vs. sting
soma joe vs. kurt
just throwing them in there
Posted by da_one on Friday, November 07, 2008
Comment # 12
Main Event Mafia.
just further evidence as to how much Russo sucks.
Mic skills. It's not so much the lack of mic skills, though there is that, it's the lack of charisma.
Rock has Charisma, Hogan screamed it. You could turn the sound down on them and still 'get' the piece.
Foley can talk, I mean really talk.
But Tits N Arse, well Russo is screwing them. I swear McMahon send Russo out to screw the opposition.
Posted by Annachie on Friday, November 07, 2008
Comment # 13
First off Bret Hart is from Calgary not Montreal and Bret was leaving the company but was not legally allowed to appear on WCW for at least a month after the fact. As you said Bret had minor creative control written in his contract so techincally Vince by screwing Bret broke a legally binding contract. Vince screwed Bret, Shawn screwed Bret. Bret knew, watch the show Wrestling with Shadows, that the WWE/F gave him his livelihood and he had no intentions of screwing Vince by taking the title to WCW.
Other than the stuff about the Screwjob good article, I fully agree MEM is one of the stupidest angles to throw sting in, he deserves more respect than a rehash of the millionares club vs New blood.
List of Top Interviews
1.Ric Flair
2.Sting
3.Shawn Michaels
4.The Undertaker
5.Eddie Guerrero
6.CM Punk
7.Chris Jericho
8.Triple H
9.Randy Orton
10.Hulk Hogan
Chris Jericho solid promo. Trip[le H this si my title solid promo needs a bit of flushign otu his intentions now but still solid at promo. Hogan promo were pretty good. I am doignt his for allt hsoe non cheater or twelights last dawn on the Srg. were not bad plus his were I saw him last the Gaint was no where to be scene. orginal heel turn. Randy orton is not that good at promos. I am going for you I not buy into you because I onyl care abotu me. weaka nd nto good from the start. Cm Punk has no promo skills what so ever. He just talks real soft and says that he is ready for whatever the match or matches are. Cm Punk lack of mic skills cost him his chance at a title long term run. if he could cut a promo he would still be champion.
2 names to replace your mistakes with Orton and CM Punk
1. If you smellllla what the Rock is Cocking. Voted best superstar ont eh mic at Raw tenth annverisary. He dissed the fans and went hollywood very well a good promo can play either good guy or bad guy. Plus did the fans react to the Rock they pretty much did.
AlSnow worked with head gimmick veyr well. if youw ant a good heel on the mic very short list. Probably the Franchise Shan Douglas has a heel could cut a mean promo.
you don't like the franchise as a top ten promo maybe your right he doesn't belong. Well in the earlier part fo Mic Foley's career his promo where considered the best int he bussiness. Cain Dewey and a few other very memorable promos. He spit ona championship while stillign working for that championships promotion. He made very funny innuendos at Chyna helping make her character more believe.
Now, i love the bit on the interviews, but I've got to say, this isn't the same as NWO, Booker T isn't Ric Flair, Kurt Angle isn't Hulk Hogan. The landscape has changed, Pro Wrestling has changed, and TNA isn't WCW.
The name says it all: Main Event Mafia. It's old, it's corny, it doesn't connect with todays audience, but back in the day this would've been a legitimate heel stable title.
The "new bloods", if that's what we're going to call em, of the TNA roster, made up mostly of preformers who don't get significant if any airtime, don't have time to maintain any significant storyline because the members of MEM have for months been the only guys anyone gives a damn about, are finally getting their chance to shine and cement their places as established faces.
It does'nt matter whether this storyline will work out or not, though it really looks like it will. This is what needs to be done, and if TNA can't survive it, then TNA wouldn'tve survived anyway.
Posted by The Mighty Loler! on Friday, November 07, 2008
Comment # 14
I Didnt enjoy ur article as some parts are wrong like comment #13 said
Posted by Andrew McMahon on Friday, November 07, 2008
Comment # 15
Brett didn´t refuse to loose the title because it was his "hometown" hes not from that town even, he refused to loose the title TO Shawn Michaels. He offered himself to loose the title the week before to some lower wrestler i dont know his name, he even said he would loose the title in Canada to ANY of the wrestlers in the roster, he even named a few. Michaels was the problem.I´ve got at least 50+ Shoot interviews in here, if you ever want to take a peek at some of these.
Priceless.
Posted by TIE Fighter on Saturday, November 08, 2008
Comment # 16
Your List:-
List of Top Interviews
1.Ric Flair
2.Sting
3.Shawn Michaels
4.The Undertaker
5.Eddie Guerrero
6.CM Punk
7.Chris Jericho
8.Triple H
9.Randy Orton
10.Hulk Hogan
MY List:-
1: Mick "Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love" Foley
2: The Rock
3: Chris Jericho
4: Ric Flair
5: Randy "Macho man" Savage
6: Triple H
7: Hulk Hogan
8: Shawn Micheals
9: Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal)
10: Jimmy Hart
Posted by Chef on Saturday, November 08, 2008
Comment # 17
Bret Hart refused to lose the title in his home country (regardless of which city). Yes, both Vince and Shawn screwed Bret, and Earl Hebner was in it for his and his family's well being. What was supposed to happen was Bret tap out to the sharpshooter and Earl not see it, coz he was knocked down, then Shawn lets go and Earl gets up later, BUT as Bret tapped out, Earl got up and Vince forced Earl to call for the bell.
I half agree to the MEM thing coz Sting is involved. I mean thats a serious WTF.
Posted by Scarface Montana on Saturday, November 08, 2008
Comment # 18
Watching the latest TNA, Steiners on ring piece was pretty good.
It looked like the MeM guys behind him were really enjoying and not just playing along.
Posted by annachie on Sunday, November 09, 2008
Comment # 19
I may be showing my age here but man could Ole and Arn Anderson give great interviews back in the NWA during the 80's. Same with Dusty Rhodes. You could hardly understand him half the time but man did he tell a story and get the crowd into it.
Posted by Steve on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Comment # 20
The Rock was one of the best in interviews. he transformed the interview section including others then himself.
Posted by Divine Cee on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
