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Are Daniel Bryan and his title run being set up by the WWE higher ups to fail?
Having to bear with gridlocked traffic and parking lots that are beyond capacity, trudging through monuments to consumerism are what a majority of people have to deal with during the holiday season. Then there's often traveling involved plus dinners, brunches, second breakfasts, elevenses and any...
On this date in WWF history: Commissioner Michaels screws Billy Gunn out of the Intercontinental title
On December 21, 1998, Billy Gunn challenged Ken Shamrock for the World Wrestling Federation's (WWF) Intercontinental Championship Title. After a fairly spirited match, "Badass" pinned "The World's Most Dangerous Man" for the belt. Except he didn't. That's because Shawn Michaels, who took on the...
Bret Hart: I'm so sick of all the characters WWE has right now
Count on Bret Hart to complain about the direction of the WWE right now. In a recent interview, that's exactly what "The Hitman" did. Who's drawing his venom at the moment? Well ... everyone. It's not just the direction of the shows but the lack of compelling characters. "I think the problem isn't...
Shawn Michaels collapses on RAW against Owen Hart on Nov. 20 in WWF
Shawn Michaels needed some time off from his WWF duties and instead of being scripted to elevate someone, he instead collapsed from a barfight beatdown mysterious concussion during a match against Owen Hart on Monday Night Raw on Nov. 20, 1995.
That was awesome! (clap clap clapclapclap): The Undertaker takes flight at WrestleMania 22
The Streak. Say those two words to any wrestling fan and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The Undertaker has an unbelievable run of 19 straight wins at WrestleMania and looks to finish up his career by tacking on one last victory next year to round it out to an even 20. Some of those...
WWE sued by former AWA star Pretty Boy Doug Somers for DVD royalties
Dave Meltzer broke the news via his news update today that former AWA star Pretty Boy Doug Somers is suing WWE for withheld royalties from appearing on their DVDs: --Douglas Somerson (Pretty Boy Doug Somers) filed a lawsuit against WWE saying he's owed royalty rights for WWE using his name and...
Dolph Ziggler talks CM Punk: Hopefully we'll get to work together on a big stage and I know we'll tear the house down
Current WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler recently sat down with MiamiHerald.com and talked about his match against CM Punk from Monday Night Raw two weeks ago. In evaluating his performance, Ziggler says he wasn't happy but he hopes to get to do it again. "A lot of people enjoyed the...
That was awesome! (clap clap clapclapclap): Shawn Michaels returns to the ring at SummerSlam 2002
Anyone who talks wrestling with me for at the bare minimum five minutes will realize that I'm a huge Shawn Michaels mark. HUGE. I love the guy. In fact, I think he's the greatest wrestler to ever step inside of the squared circle. I cheered myself hoarse in the AT&T Center in San Antonio during...
That was awesome! (clap clap clapclapclap): Bret Hart outwrestles 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin at Survivor Series 1996
After Bret Hart lost the WWE Championship to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XII, he took some time off to film some cowpoke TV show or something. A remake of Lonesome Dove, I believe is what kept Hart away from the squared circle. Leading up to his return, the WWE decided that it should be the...
Happy Thanksgiving, Cagesiders!
It's Turkey Day, as some call it, so I thought it appropriate to make sure we here at CagesideSeats.com tell you Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the three f's -- food, football and family, in that order. We have no plans to roll out a full on gimmick post talking about what we're all thankful for but...
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