To mark the run in I am going to reveal my top 10 Mania matches, and why I enjoyed them, see if you agree.
9 - My Number 9 WrestleMania match is The Undertaker vs Diesel from WrestleMania 12, I think it is one of the best big man battles in WWE history, I went in to the match not wanting to like it because of the backstage nonsense going on at the time with Nash et al, but for what turned out to be his last WrestleMania match (For a long time at least) Nash went out on a high, and Taker as always shone at Mania, protecting the streak against a major threat before people started to talk about the streak.
Much better than the Iron man that followed IMO...
Was Kane surprised that The Undertaker came back?:
"Not really. He's still got some gas left in the tank. If you're going to be on the show, this is the show to be on, right? And of course, he's a guy who really loves the business and loves to be out there. So, that didn't surprise me at all, no."
He also talked about the Part Time wrestlers, and was asked if the jealousy of the active talent is understandable...
"I don't think so, because what we try to do is parlay that into better business all around. When the Rock comes back, that takes to a completely different level. The interest he generates is mainstream. It's beneficial, more so than anyone else can do, frankly. Any petty jealousies that there might be need to be set aside, because we all benefit. It's like when people say I don't like so and so because they're in the top spot, and I'm like well I do like them because I get to work with them and make more money. That's how I look at it, and I think everybody does. We all benefit from those guys, and the excitement and tension they generate."
Dolph hits out:
Dolph Ziggler has offered a very different view to part time stars at Mania...
"It really p*sses me off," Ziggler noted. "But, it also is good business. Every year a part timer comes back, but there's a reason that they're back. Whether it's the fans want to see them, if they're a draw, if they're a movie star, there's a reason that they're back. They're not back just to do it. There's business to be had. And it p*sses me off and it motivates me a hundred percent. It makes me want to be that guy that they're begging to come back. I appreciate it, it's just good business. When people come to Wrestlemania to see the Rock and the Undertaker and they leave that Wrestlemania thinking, "Wow, that Dolph Ziggler stole the show. I can't wait to tune in to 'Raw' to see what he does next." That's how I've lived my entire career."
The wrestling world responds to the loss of Reid Flair:
Starting with a 10 Bell Salute. (Video)...
WWE...
"WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Reid Flair, son of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Our deepest condolences go out to the Flair family and friends."
Blue Meanie...
''Oh my! Please keep Ric Flair's family in your thoughts on the loss of his son! Rest In Peace Reid Flair. Gone WAY too soon!''
Mikey Whipwreck...
''RIP Reid Flair. May you now find peace. Thoughts and prayers go out to Ric and his family.''
Lena Yada...
''Omg Sad News! My Heart Goes Out To Rick Flair And His Family. Reid Was Such A Sweet Kid. RIP Reid Flair. ''
Jason Sensation...
''Condolences to @RicFlairNatrBoy & Reid Flair's family & loved ones. May the light of God bless you, heal you & be with you all at this time.''
Nikita...
''very very sorry to hear about reid flair and my deepest condolences to ric and his family. so sad.''
Jay Lethal...
''RIP Reid Flair''
Jimmy Korderas...
''Deepest condolences to the Flair family. RIP Reid!''
Dixie Carter...
"Devastated to hear about the passing of Ric Flair's son, Reid. Please join all of us at TNA in praying for Ric & his family at this sad time"
Rowdy Roddy Piper...
"My heart is with Ric and Reid Flair today! Reid was my son too!"
Sean (X-Pac) Waltman...
"So very sorry to Nature Boy Ric Flair & his family. No matter what differences we ever had, my heart hurts for him so bad right now."
Kurt Angle...
"To Ric flair and His family, I'm So Sorry for the Loss of Reid, Ric's Son. You Were family to Me. GOD Bless You Ric! I Love U"
Eric Bischoff...
"Heavy heart. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy to Ric Flair and family at the passing of Reid Flair. Such a sad day."
The Miz...
"Been on a flight all day just heard about the passing of Reid. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ric Flair and his family."
Jim Ross...
"Words cannot express our emotions re: death today of Reid Flair the 24 year old son of Ric Flair. Condolences to the Flair family. So sad."
Mick Foley...
"My heart goes out to the family and friends of Reid Flair. I can't imagine the grief they are going through at this time. So young. So sad."
Gregory Shane Helms...
"Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Reid Flair. So young. I can't imagine what Ric is going through.
The Iron Sheik
"I just hear the Reid Flair Ric son die. That break my heart. God bless him and his family forever"
Brian Hebner...
''So sorry to hear of Reid Flair's passing.No parent should have to deal with such a loss!My prayers will be with Ric and his family! So sad!''
Doug Williams...
''Sorry to hear about the passing of Reid Flair. RIP.''
Christopher Daniels...
''RIP Reid Flair''
Tara...
"My condolences to the Flair Family. Reid was funny, talented and such a sweetheart. He will be truly missed."
Bobby Roode...
"Saddened to hear about the death of Reid Flair. Thoughts and prayers go out to Ric Flair and his family."
Mark Jindrak...
''Sad to hear of Reid Flairs passing. My prayers and thoughts go out to my friends David Flair and Ric Flair and the whole Flair family''
Taz...
"Extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Reid Flair. My deepest Condolences to the Ric & his family."
Matt Hardy...
"Heard about the passing of Reid Flair-it's terrible & sad. My heart goes out to his family & especially his father, Ric Flair. Damn."
Road Dogg...
"My deepest condolences to the Flair family! I pray for your strength at this difficult time in your lives. I pray y'all find some serenity."
Honky Tonk Man...
"I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Reid Flair. My thoughts are with Ric and his family during this difficult time."
Howard Finkel...
"My deepest condolences go out to the Flair family on their loss."
Gene Okerlund...
"I want to extend my sympathy to Ric Flair and his family on the death of his son today. Reid Flair was only 25. Ric we're so sorry."
Michael McGillicutty...
"Prayers for the Flair family today. Reid was a good man. Saddened to hear this news..."
Bray Wyatt...
''God, be with the Flair family on this day of mourning.
I'll always remember the good times buddy.
R.I.P Reid''
Roderick Strong...
''RIP Reid flair''
Chris Masters...
''RIP Reid Flair''
Chuck Palumbo...
''Im shocked to hear of Reid Flair's passing. I remember him as a child hangin out backstage at wcw shows, he was a really good kid''
Gerald Brisco...
''Make sure to tell your kids you love them everyday RIP Reid Flair love you kid prayers to Rick and David ,Ashley and family''
Terri Runnels...
''Sending love and prayers to the family of Reid Flair. God bless Ric...I can't imagine! RIP Reid. ''
Mike Mondo...
''RIP Reid Flair. I met you twice & you were always a respectful kind individual. You will be missed my friend...''
Scotty Riggs...
''Godspeed Ric Flair and his son Reid and the family today.''
Val Venis...
''Sad & shocked to hear Reid Flair has passed away at 24. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rick and his family.#RIP Reid''
Todd Grisham...
''Shocked to hear about the death of Ric Flair's 24 yr old son Reid. Hung out with him many times. Great kid. Horrible news.''
Justin Roberts...
''My condolences go out to the Flair family. I'm very sorry to hear about Reid, my thoughts are with all of you.''
Brooke Adams...
"Everyone please take a moment to send out your prayers to the Flair family. RIP #REID!! God bless his family and loved ones. #PRAYERS RT"
Maria Kanellis...
"So sad to hear about Reid Flair. My heart goes out to his family. It's so terrible when anyone that young passes."
Gail Kim...
''My condolences go out to Ric and his family RIP Reid Flair''
Big O...
''Rip Reid flair . Always a tragedy when someone so young passes, especially ones that are gifted. #RipReid''
Jonathan Coachman...
'' For all of you wonderful people out there-yes it's a sad day for my friend Ric Flair.His son Reid has passed away at 24.#rip.''
Cherry...
''My deepest condolences go out to the Flair family! Reid was such a nice guy! What a shock!!! #RIPReidFlair''
Ezekiel Jackson...
''It really hurts knowing someone so young has died #RIP Reid Flair... #Godspeed to the family''
Chavo Guerrero (Jr)...
''Shocked & sadden to hear of the passing of Reid Flair. My thoughts & prayers go out to to Ric & the Flair family''
Shannon Moore...
''Sad to hear of the passing of Reid Flair. My thoughts & prayers go out to to Ric & the Flair family''
Orlando Jordan...
''Here in australia.. it literally hurt my heart 2 wakeup 2 the news of Reid passing. Condolences to the Flair''
Jimmy Wang Yang...
''Horrible news today about Reid Flair i hope the media and others understand that burying your kid has to be the hardest thing to do EVER and''
Rosa Mendes...
''Just found out about Reid Flair. My prayers go out to Ric, Ashley, the rest of his family and loved ones.''
Shad Gaspard...
''Full of life and a great person to be around, he was taken to young to f*cking soon Rest in Peace Reid Flair#YouDeservedBetter''
Ted DiBiase Sr...
"Please pray for Ric Flair and his entire family at the loss of his son Reid. Very very sad."
Vickie Guerrero...
''Sending my love and prayers to the family of Rick Flair....my heart is heavy...Reid you will be missed''
The Genius...
''My condolences to Reid Flair and his loved ones!''
Perry Saturn...
''All prayers out to the Flair family. RIP Reid.''
Zeb Colter...
''My condolences go out to Ric Flair and his family over the loss of Reid. Our prayers are with you today.''
Marvelous Marc Mero...
''My condolences go out to my friend Ric Flair whose 25 year old son Reid Flair (Fliehr) died yesterday. Saddened.''
Abyss...
''Thoughts and prayers are with Ric Flair and his family. God bless you and Reid.''
So Cal Val...
''So sad 2 hear about Reid. What a sweet young man. Praying 4 the family especially Mr. Flair who I love. God bless u all thru this hard time.''
Evan Bourne:
Evan Bourne has urged fans not to get carried away, following his ring return this week, saying he still has a long way to go...
"Friends! Thanks for all the love. I've healed a lot, but there is still a long road ahead. Relentlessly pursuing progress..."
ECW DVD synopsis:
"Following the success of ECW Unreleased Vol 1, WWE delves even deeper into the ECW archives, delivering even more hardcore action that fans continue to demand. The voice of ECW, Joey Styles, returns to call the action as only he can for over 7 hours of previously unreleased ECW classics. From ECW stalwarts to WWE Legends' stints on the hardcore circuit, this compilation is a must have for the hardcore aficionado.
Several lost battles are presented, such as...
The first ECW match between Extreme Originals Tommy Dreamer and Tazz
WWE Hall of Famers Cactus Jack (Mick Foley) & Terry Funk squaring off
Aerial warfare between Chris Jericho and Sabu
Matches for the ECW Championship, Japanese death matches and of course, Mexican lucha libre."
Tito Santana interview:
On Survivor Series 4 (1990)...
"For me that was the ultimate, Hulk Hogan was number one and Ultimate Warrior was pretty close to him, Warrior was selling more merchandise than Hogan at the time and his stock was quickly rising and for me to be part of a trio along with those two, I felt I was the number three guy in the company! It was a great honour for me and it was a great feeling to be in that spot."
On Vince McMahon...
"First of all he is a businessman, he is a very hard worker, he deals with the stars and I believe he respects all wrestlers as long as you're the one that is making him money. He makes you feel like you are the most important person in the world but the minute your run was over he just moves on, he will say hi to you but he really didn't have the time and it's not because he is ignoring you, it's just because he has to take care of business.
"I was really blessed that I was one of the guys that was making money for the WWE and it was quite an honour, I have nothing bad to say about him. I did very well and I'm really grateful that he did what he did for me and my family."
On being in the first ever WrestleMania match...
"It was such an honour to just be part of the beginning of something huge. I was a little disappointed because I was opening the card but before I went through the curtains Vince McMahon told me that the reason why I was there was because he needed someone to get the people off their butts, and I was going to set the tempo for the rest of the night, and that is when I realised how important the first match was.
"When I retired I had been with the WWF the longest of anybody in the locker-room without being fired, some of the guys had come and gone but I had a long run with the WWF. Being part of the first nine WrestleMania's was a huge honour, a lot of the wrestlers would have given their left arm to have been in my position, I just managed to hang on because of my hard work."
On Hall Of Fame...
"It was a great experience that was the first year when they started having big inductions into the Hall of Fame and I was so honoured. I never realised it was going to be such a big event until I got to New York, the WWE had sent a couple of limousine's to pick my family up from Texas and when we arrived at the hotel I saw all the people that were there and I couldn't believe it. We went to the Hall of Fame induction and the crowd that was there was amazing and that is when it started to sink in what the event meant, it was such a big thing and it is such a big honour to be part of the WWE Hall of Fame."
Chris Masters interview:
On his WWE Release...
"I take full responsibility for my first release. The second one was a little bit more of a shocker to me. I had fallen into the typical wrestling problem which as prescription pills. I fought that battle and haven't gone back. [At the time] I became a liability to the company and I understood them letting me go.
"Even when WWE sent me to rehab, I didn't believe I had a problem...so I eventually messed up again and had a relapse. It derailed my career. I never really got the shot that I got the original time."
On backstage feud with Carlito...
"[Carlito and I] were a pretty good tag team. I could feed off him really well...It was a love hate relationship and it was funny. We almost got into a fight on an airplane one time and literally five minutes later we were watching a movie on a DVD player together."
On His Mother...
"Every second that went by felt like ten minutes...The big part of the story that everyone [exaggerates], is I didn't rip the tree from it's roots, but I did bear hug the tree down to the ground and broke it...She pops out and I've never loved my mom more than that moment."
Jerry Lawler:
A Jerry Lawler museum was opened today in Memphis.
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