Last that I heard, Steve Blackman and WWE parted ways on good terms, so he could come back at anytime if they wanted him.
My guess is he's going around the world doing Martial Arts.
Also, I'd say The Rock is definately the highest paid "wrestler" because of his movie career. Besides him, either HHH or Goldberg.
Originally posted by LanceWindu
Too many great wrestlers and wrestling personalities died in the past 5 years.Classie Freddie Blassie, Crash Holly, Mr. Perfect, Owen Hart, Stu Hart, British Bulldog, and there's more.
I think that Hawk of the Legion of Doom died of a Heart attack five months ago. I'm not sure if it was him or Animal but I'm sure one of the two died.
I CAN'T BELIEVE CRASH HOLLY DIED!!!! I never new until well, now! I was thinking about him the other day when i saw Hardcore Holly and i wondered what had happened to him.
Does anyone know what happened to that Ultimo Dragon guy? I saw him on smackdown twice within the past months. Where is he now?
We want OLD SCOOL TAKER!!!
Originally posted by SilverFighter
I think that Hawk of the Legion of Doom died of a Heart attack five months ago. I'm not sure if it was him or Animal but I'm sure one of the two died.
Ah, yes.
It was Hawk.
I loved the Road Warriors/Legion of Doom...they were actually in talks to make an appearance at an upcoming PPV too.
And Barmy, Ultimo Dragon is still in the WWE, but for some reason he is only working house shows and Velocity.
In recent weeks RVD hasn't had much of an on air role at all.
Occasionally you will see him face other mid-carders, and it's about 50/50 on wins and losses.
WWE should really let him be a break out star and take the Extreme approach, I really wish Jerry Lynn were still in WWE, when he and RVD had their matches, it was like Poetry in Motion.
Those two have known each other for so long and have had so many matches together, that when they get into the constant reversals, the crowd actually cheers really loud for the athletisism that they display in blocking/dodging/and reversing moves.
Now the Rock...
He's still a "Hollywood Actor" and basically turned his back on wrestling while on a talk show appearance, he said that he didn't want to wrestle again. But then his latest movie The Rundown wasn't as much of a hit as was expected. That proved to Hollywood that he's still new at this, and isn't as much as a box office draw. He must have realized this also, because he was on RAW about a month and a half back. And he is expected to be at Wrestlemania along with Mick Foley to face Randy Orton and Batista.
Also...if you really haven't been watching WWE in a loooooooooooong time, you haven't seen The Rock's new tattoo. It's on his left bicep, and extends to his left shoulder blade. It's Samoan design and each section of it is something he has accomplished in his life time.
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WWE Smackdown! Results for 2/5/2004
Spoiler:
Paul Heyman announces from the ring that he will announce a match for No Way Out ro decide the number one contender to the WWE champion at Wrestlemania XX.Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty defeated The Bashams to win the WWE Tag Team championships clean.
Ernest Miller pinned Tajiri. Akio and sakoda attacked Miller, who was rescued by Orlando Jordan. Jordan and Miller danced.
WWE United States champion The Big Show pinned Billy Gunn.
Backstage, Paul Heyman is talking to Chavo Guerrero Sr. and Chavo Guerrero Jr. Heyman announces that Chavo will face Rey Misterio at the No Way Out PPV. Chavo says when he wins, he'll rip Rey's mask off. Chavo Sr. will face Rey tonight on Smackdown.
Eddie Guerrero comes out for an interview about his Royal Rumble victory last week, but is confronted by WWE champion Brock Lesnar. They insult each other and brawl. Brock backs off. Eddie has the title belt after Brock leaves and puts it on (I assume they were on commercial here.)
Billy Kidman pinned Jamie Noble when Noble was distracted by blind Nidia throwing his money into the crowd.
Backstage, Noble demands a match against Nidia at No Way Out and Paul Heyman agrees.
They play a music video of Rey Misterio's song from WWE Originals.
There is an announcement that Sable and Torrie Wilson will be in Playboy Magazine in March.
Rey Misterio pinned Chavo Guerrero Sr.
Kurt Angle pinned Hardcore Holly. Paul Heyman starts to announce the number one contender match but stops when The Big Show comes out and says he should be the number one contender. John Cena comes out and does the same. Heyman announces a Three-Way at No Way Out: Angle vs. Cena vs. Show with the winner getting a title match at Wrestlemania XX. Angle and Big Show get in each other's faces and Kurt hits the Angle Slam to end the show.