black rasslin'

I just got into peeping Adam Carolla's podcast, and added it to my RSS feed. Going through the burn, I see Rowdy Roddy Piper recently sat down with him. I'm literally downloading it as I type, but judging from the pictures in the post, they probably go in on old school ish, and I have no doubt that Piper will speak his mind on any topic, be it wrestling or otherwise.

EDIT He spoke on some old school stuff; if you read his book, you should be familiar with the Wrestlemania stuff, and how he got into the business.

Via Wrestling Inc:

Jay Lethal's future with TNA is in doubt as the company still haven't decided what to do with him creatively. When Hogan and Bischoff came in they had no plan to continue his Black Machismo legends storyline, and seem to have overlooked him ever since.

Things worsened for the young star this week when the Nasty Boys of all people reportedly mocked him backstage in a tone that suggested he was tarnishing Randy Savage's legacy. Saggs openly pondered how long the company would keep him around.

On the Bubba The Love Sponge show Hogan showed little interest in the Machismo character, flippantly commenting that "maybe we should bring Savage in to manage him".

Now, seeing as a nigga like me hardly fucked with TNA as much as I do today, it's ridiculous to think they'd have NOTHING for this character, or Lethal in general. A few years ago, when I didn't pay one stitch of attention to TNA, it was Lethal's "Black Machismo" character that had me checking it out. You've gotta love how Hogan has more than enough time for the fucking Nasty Boys (how long before they hold the tag straps?) and other washed-up has-beens, but a bright young star who can run circles around Knobbs gets the shaft because you're not creative enough? That's depressing, and another reason why TNA will stay losing.

Here's the card for Sunday's PPV, as per Wrestling Inc:

That shit was wack anyway.. They should have let Paul Heyman run it.. Then maybe, it would have been dope.. The only reason I watched it was for Christian, Regal, and Shelton Benjamin. WWE NXT is the new "revolutionary" show replacing it in a couple of weeks.

This came from left field, great win albeit it was non-tile. Arguably, this is the biggest win in Elijah Burke's wrestling career thus far. This entire segment which included Ric Flair as Styles' manager and Samoa Joe coming in for the save was great rasslin'. Before this lost, AJ was 16-0.

Via Wrestleview:

“PRECIOUS” PAUL ELLERING TO WRITE FOREWORD FOR THE ROAD WARRIORS: DANGER, DEATH, AND THE RUSH OF WRESTLING!

St. Charles, Illinois—January 22, 2010—Medallion Press Inc. is extremely excited to announce that legendary pro wrestling manager “Precious” Paul Ellering will write the foreword for The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling (formerly Road Warrior: My Life as Animal and a Regular “Joe”), by Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis with Andrew William Wright (March 2011). Ellering managed The Road Warriors during their rise to fame from the AWA to the WWE and is one of the most respected figures in wrestling history.

About The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling:

They snacked on danger, dined on death, and lived life on the edge.

The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling is the captivating true story of The Legion of Doom: The Road Warriors, presented by Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis. Alongside Mike “Hawk” Hegstrand, Laurinaitis stormed onto the wrestling scene. With a monstrous style and image like no other, the Road Warriors went on to become two of the most influential and celebrated wrestlers the world has ever known.

In his first book ever, Laurinaitis shares his perspective of the dangers of being in the ring, the death of his lifelong friend and tag team partner, “Hawk,” and the rush of leaving a legacy in tag team wrestling that is unmatched to this day.

Joe takes readers behind the scenes of their most famous matches, including what it was like to be twenty feet in the air on the scaffold at Starrcade ’86 as it nearly fell apart underneath, to legitimately injure J.J. Dillon during the first War Games at The Great American Bash in 1987, and to witness Hawk so inebriated during SummerSlam ’92 that it was miraculous he could even walk. From Hawk’s many backstage fights to Vince McMahon’s making them use the “Legion of Doom” moniker because of the Ultimate Warrior, Joe tells it all.

The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling is the story wrestling fans have been waiting for!

The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling (March 2011) Nonfiction Biography Hardcover ISBN 9781605421421 Price: $25.95 U.S. 27.95 CDN

Booksellers order through IPG www.ipgbook.com or H.B. Fenn www.hbfenn.com.

About Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis:

Recognized as the greatest tag team in professional wrestling history, The Road Warriors are well-known as innovators. Animal & Hawk were the first wrestlers to popularize the use of face paint and were arguably the best at using their massive physiques and power moves to win over audiences. Whether entering the ring on motorcycle or at full sprint, they came at their opponents like a pair of pistons. Each night, The Road Warriors tore apart their opponents with thousands of rabid fans behind them. The unique look and persona of The Road Warriors made them one of the greatest merchandising machines in professional wrestling history. But behind the paint, Joe “Road Warrior Animal” Laurinaitis was a bigger star at home with his wife and kids. Because of the untimely passing of Joe’s partner, Mike “Road Warrior Hawk” Hegstrand, Joe alone is left to tell their extraordinary story.

About Andrew William Wright:

Andrew William Wright is a New Jersey-based writer, video producer, and longtime professional wrestling enthusiast. Andrew has written for several New Jersey newspapers, including the Asbury Park Press, and also produced the video series The Hardy Show (featuring Matt and Jeff Hardy) and RVD TV (with Rob Van Dam). Contact Andrew at andrewwilliamwright@gmx.com.

About Medallion Press, Inc.:

Medallion Press Inc., is a genre fiction and nonfiction publisher dedicated to creating the highest quality product, both inside and out.

For more information, visit www.medallionpress.com.

Hulk Hogan called RVD to speak on bringing him into TNA; RVD was recording his radio show, and figured he'd put Hogan on live. They talk TNA like crazy, and some other points. Download now.