The Axeman Speaks 8-31-08

The photo above is of my grandson, Wes, at his first birthday party back in June. I am sooooooo proud of him!

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone. If you agree with me, OK, and if you don’t agree, oh well....

Greetings, my friends. It's been several weeks since my last column. I have a lot to talk about, but not a lot of time, so some of it will probably have to wait until next time.

We'll start with... EPW. The following post was made on Hollywood's message board recently:

"Are y'all retarded? The Booneville shows's seats were filled. I saw them bringing more chairs in. Obviously they know what they are doing."

At last! Someone with some intelligence posts something on the board that is true! EPW had a standing room only crowd last Saturday night (8/23). Everyone should be happy about that! That is the result of all the hard work and effort by Edith and her crew at EPW.

There are a few people, however, who simply can't stand it! Why are you so jealous? Maybe you should get up off your asses and DO SOMETHING instead of sitting there at your computer whining about someone else's success. Perhaps if you did something successful you would not have such low self esteem, and perhaps you would not feel the need to throw darts at people who have their act together.

Of course, there were a couple of problems at the show, but they were quickly taken care of. What were these individuals, especially Kage, doing there in the first place? If they were there to watch the show and sit in the crowd and behave themselves, that's perfectly OK. Apparently, however, that's not why they were there. Like I said, those problems were quickly dealt with. Both of those guys need to stay home from now on, in my opinion. They call themselves workers, but they are piss poor workers, and that's being generous. I have been told that one of them (AC Styles) has something on the window of his truck stating that he is a TNA star. If he does, what an absolute JOKE that is! The closest he will ever come to being in TNA is watching Impact on Thursday nights and drooling when the TNA Knockouts are on.

Then there's the EPW worker, BJ Fuller, who brought these two guys to the show in the first place.... What were you THINKING?! You keep yourself in enough trouble without bringing trouble with you. In the future, IF you have a brain, use it.

EPW will continue. EPW will be successful. Those who don't like it don't have to get on board. They can stay behind when the bus leaves without them. In fact, they've already been left behind.

Now, to change directions, I have said before, and I say again, that TNA was just plain STUPID to let Gail Kim get away. Their loss is WWE's gain for sure. The only issue involved, from everything I have read, was money. Gail Kim was the original TNA Knockout. She was the first Knockout Champion. She was an integral part of the Knockouts division. So why didn't TNA want to pay her what she was worth? As D-Rock would say, bad call, TNA, very bad call. The knockouts are the hottest thing TNA has going, but if TNA management is not careful, and if they are not willing to pay people what they are worth, the knockouts are going to leave for greener pastures, one by one, when their contracts are up, and then TNA will pay the consequences.

I have said it before, and I say it again, that WWE is just plain stupid to let Mick Foley get away, but that is just what they have done. After having been thrust into the role of an announcer, which he never wanted, and having been disrespected, Foley's WWE contract is expiring, and he is apparently on his way to TNA, which is definitely TNA's gain & WWE's loss. Vince will regret letting Foley get away, just like TNA will regret letting Gail Kim get away.

Memphis Ladies Wrestling is having their first house show on Saturday night,
10-4-08, at the TFW Arena in Tupelo. Bell time is 7:30 p.m. This should be a very good show! On the card are: Tasha Simone, Little Jeanne, Josie, Su Yung, Diane Von Hoffman, Misty James, Brandi Wine, Sin D, Hellena Heavenly, Alere Little Feather, Candi Devine, Rock-n-Roll Rock C, and more! If you like ladies wrestling, this is one show you do not want to miss! The TFW Arena is located at 1014 North Eason Blvd. (Auburn Road) in Tupelo. Check out the poster at www.wrestlingnewscenter.com. Also, I will be posting photos and bios about the ladies who are on the card, so keep checking Wrestling News Center for information and updates. Brandi Wine's bio and photos have just been posted.

I have heard rumors that Concrete Cowboy is going to start running shows in Corinth in the near future. Tell me it ain't true - PLEASE tell me it is not true! Frankly I don't see how he could run shows at all. Didn't they pull his license a while back? Corinth has seen its share of bad wrestling, and has been just about killed as far as wrestling goes. What Corinth does not need is another rinky dink promotion screwing things up even more.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of a true wrestling legend, Walter "Killer" Kowalski. I grew up watching Killer Kowalski do what he did best - kick butt in the ring. Outside the ring, however, he was just the opposite - a kind, gentle, decent man. The wrestling world has lost a true pioneer. Another member of the old guard has fallen. Thanks, Killer Kowalski, for the memories.

I have a lot more to say, but I have run out of time, so that's all for now. I will be back in two or three weeks, calling it like I see it and telling it like it is.
Whether you like me or hate me, thanks for reading this column. If you have feedback, my email address is axemanchopchop@yahoo.com.

The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks 8-11-08

(Above is a picture of my grandson, Isaak, who is my pride & joy!)

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone. If you agree with me, OK, and if you don’t agree, oh well....

Greetings, wrestling addicts!

As usual, it has been too long since my last update, so I have a lot of ground to cover, starting with....

The following statement was issued recently by WWE: "World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar Braden Walker as of Aug. 7, 2008, and the release of ECW Superstars Nunzio and James Curtis, SmackDown Superstars Shannon Moore, Domino, and Big Daddy V, and WWE referee Nick Patrick as of Aug. 8, 2008." Now Braden Walker, Nunzio, James Curtis, Shannon Moore, Domino, & Big Daddy V were of no consequence and were, basically, were dead weight at this point in their careers (or non-careers as the case might be in some cases). However, the release of Nick Patrick surprises me. Patrick is a veteran official who came to WWE via the purchase of WCW several years ago. I always thought he did a decent job as a referee. He had been off due to some surgery, and then was involved in a car accident shortly before he was to make his return. I am puzzled as to why WWE would release him, unless they wanted to kick Nick Patrick while he was down, which would not surprise me. It's WWE's loss. I look for Patrick to show up in TNA.

Wrestlinginc.com posted the following today, 8-12-08: "Hardcore Holly is said to be on the "endangered" list in WWE. He is not being used, is 45-years old and the feeling is that if someone like the Undertaker doesn't support him with management that he will be gone. One thing going against Holly is his history of working stiff with the newcomers. This is the old-school mentality that the new guys have to prove they can survive in a tough profession. Holly was slated to work with Dibiase and Rhodes in an angle where he was looking for revenge. They pre-shot a promo with Holly, but it never made air because it was a poor promo. The program was cancelled due to that and the fact that they felt Holly would work stiff with them and that Rhodes and Dibiase would end up looking bad at the end of the program." Well, I think Holly is one heck of a wrestler and WWE would be stupid to let him get away. He can work rings around 2/3 of the people currently under contract to WWE. WWE should release some more of the dead weight on its roster and use Hardcore Holly. He may be 45 years old, but he's still got it.

Well, the two bit radio shows continue, and once again I am told that I have become the topic of conversation. Izzy Rotten and the rest of those individuals can say what they want to. The fact is, I am not going away. Now, I have not listened to the particular show where Izzy ran his mouth about so many things, and I probably never will. I do not have time to waste with such useless BS. I have been told, however, that Izzy said something about wanting to hit me, or having wished he had hit me the night we met, 5 or 6 years ago. Well, I remember that night, when I helped him break into a car (we were helping a fan who was locked out of a vehicle), and I remember the look of shock on his face when I told him who I was. We then had a very civil conversation, as I remember it, and I don't remember any mention of Izzy wanting to hit me. Frankly, he seemed more concerned about running into his ex-wife than anything else, since she had been at the DWA show that night in Corinth. Well, Izzy, you shouldn't carry all that pent up hate inside for so long. Let it go and move on. I have said it before, and I say it again, I don't want heat with anyone. The older I get, the more I realize that life is too short for that. However, if you want to hate me that much, go ahead. It makes no difference to me.

TFW has been on the receiving end of some badmouthing lately. Talk all you want to. The facts are that others have tried & failed, but Wayne & Denise tried and succeeded. IWF started with a bang, had some great shows, and then folded. DWA gave it a good effort for several years, and had some great shows, but they are gone now. DCW, same story, they are history. CCW tried to get off the ground several times, and every time they crashed & burned. There were many more organizations that have folded... the list goes on and on. TFW, on the other hand, started on a wing and a prayer almost six years ago, and has been going strong ever since. Not many people thought it would last six months, including me. However, they made a believer out of me after about a year, when it became obvious that they were here to stay. They have lasted six years this October, and are going strong. So bad mouth them all you want to. They are not going away.

The fact is that all of those bashing TFW are jealous. For that matter, all those bashing Wrestling News Center, hollywoodjimmy.com, and yours truly are just that, JEALOUS. So keep bad mouthing, and thank you for putting us over, because that's exactly what you are doing!

OK, on to other, more relevant things....

I am saddened to hear of Killer Kowalski's deteriorating health. He is truly a wrestling legend, and I wish him the very best in his battle to regain his health. At the time this column is being written, he is reported to have pneumonia and is in a coma.

Memphis Ladies Wrestling is coming to Tupelo on Saturday, 10-4-08, with an all ladies show. Check out the posts on www.wrestlingnewscenter.com for additional details. Now, there have been some negative comments on bringing the show to the TFW Arena, but the fact is that it will work very well there. This is going to be a great show. More information later.

TNA Champion Petey Williams will be in the north Mississippi area for two appearances this month. The first appearance is at TFW on Friday night, 8-22-08, where he will be defending the TNA X-Division Championship. The second appearance is at the XOW show at Huey White Chevrolet in Senatobia, MS, on Saturday, 8-23-08, where he will take on Austin Lane. Both shows should be great shows, so plan on being at one or both if you possibly can.

I have read on several message boards that Anton Leveigh has decided to "retire" from wrestling. Anton is a very talented worker, in spite of what the nattering nabobs of negativism say on the boards. I will admit that he needs to learn a few things about the psychology of wrestling, but he has a tremendous amount of potential. I am told he is going back to school, which is a smart move on his part. Anton is a good high flyer and a good worker. He has been on the receiving end of some very harsh criticism over the last couple of years, some of it deserved, some of it undeserved. I hate to see him leave wrestling, but he'll be back. Once it's in your blood, it's always in your blood.

Back to the aforementioned edition of Gene Jackson's radio show. I was told that one of the individuals that was on the show that day, I think it was Izzy, I don't remember for sure, said something about my last column being dated July 17. Your point is what? My apologies if I have not updated often enough to suit you. I had no idea it was so important to you. But like it or not, I will not be updating as often as I have in the past. I have other priorities at the present time, including grandsons, and that's the way it is.

I was also told that Gene Jackson said something about me being quieter or more subdued or something to that effect, since he "hurt my feelings" several months ago. Well, Gene, your ego is once again in gear before your brain gets started. You never hurt my feelings. You did, however, royally piss me off. If you think that anything you could say to or about me could shut me up or run me off, however, you are sadly mistaken.

Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him. The waitress asks them for their orders. Hollywood says, "A hamburger, fries and a coke," and turns to the ostrich, "What's yours?" "I'll have the same," says the ostrich. A short time later the waitress returns with the order. "That will be $9.40 please," and Hollywood reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for payment. The next day, Hollywood and the ostrich come again, and Hollywood says, "A hamburger, fries and a coke." The ostrich says, "I'll have the same."
Again Hollywood reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change. This becomes routine until several weeks later when the two enter again. "The usual?" asks the waitress. "No, this is Friday night, so I will have a steak, baked potato, and a salad," says Jimmy. "Same," says the ostrich. Shortly the waitress brings the order and says, "That will be $32.62." Once again Hollywood pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table. The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer. "Excuse me, sir. How do you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every time?" "Well," says Hollywood, "several years ago I was cleaning the attic and found an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes. My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket and the right amount of money would always be there." "That's brilliant!" says the waitress. "Most people would ask for a million dollars or something, but you'll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live!" "That's right. Whether it's a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact money is always there," said Hollywood. The waitress asks, "OK... what's with the ostrich?" Hollywood Jimmy sighs, pauses, and answers, "My second wish was for a tall chick with a big butt and long legs who agrees with everything I say."

That's all for this week, my friends! Whether you like me or hate me, thanks for reading this column. I will be back, maybe in a week or two, maybe in a month or two, with another column. If you have feedback, my email address is axemanchopchop@yahoo.com, or just leave your feedback as a comment to this post.

The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks 7-17-08

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone. If you agree with me, OK, and if you don’t agree, oh well....
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled wrestling program for this bulletin....
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Here's the deal: I am not going take sides or get very involved in this war of words that BT and a couple of others have started with Hollywood. Jimmy has done a fine job of defending himself and his web sites.
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I find it odd, however, that this kind of mud slinging even happened. I don't see any of the other wrestling web sites out there attacking other sites. 1wrestling.com is not throwing darts at Pro Wrestling Insider. Georgia Wrestling History is not throwing darts at Wrestlinginc.com. I don't see WrestleView.com having a one hour radio talk show bashing another site. Just food for thought....
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What I will address is the following post by BT:
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"I do not plan to exclude mention of Jimmy Blaylock or his web site. I don’t plan to try to ban people from my board that would say something good about Jimmy. I will not ask my columnists and reporters to not include items they might find of interest from that site. I also, because I know there are many that read this site that don’t read his site, will continue to post the local results that his site provides that I do not have access to such as TFW, All Pro, EWP and ICWF."
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Perhaps I am wrong, but this insinuates to me that BT is saying the columnists and writers at Wrestling News Center have been told not to post items that we find on rasslinriotonline.com. Hmmm... I didn't realize I wasn't suppose to use stuff from Rasslin Riot! So I will keep right on doing so. In fact, I posted LAW results earlier tonight, which I got from BT's site. Jimmy has not told us we can or cannot post anything. Well, he did tell me not to post certain pictures which he felt were a little too revealing of certain parts of the female anatomy, but other than that, we writers are free to post what we want. I just wanted to clear that up.
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I am not sure why BT would even say that. Perhaps I am misinterpreting his remarks. Surely BT would not jump to that kind of a conclusion just because I did not copy anything off his site this past weekend. There was simply nothing there that I didn't already have from other sources. That's the long & short of it, pure & simple.
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All wrestling news sites copy off each other. There's nothing wrong with that, provided proper credit is given. So it is with Rasslin Riot Online and Wrestling News Center. Period. Enough said.
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We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
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The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks, June 25, 2008

My Grandson, Isaak

Greetings, friends! It has been quite a while since my last column. After being silent for several months and not liking it one bit, and because the guy who was supposedly writing the column that replaced this column seems to have dropped off the face of the Earth, and because several of my friends have been trying to convince me to start writing Axeman Speaks again, I have decided to bring the column back for another run. So, ready or not, here we go!

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First the old disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone. If you agree with me, OK, and if you don’t agree, oh well....

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I cannot believe all the stuff I have read on Hollywood's message board. That board is nothing but a haven for those who like to start trouble and bash others anonymously. After all these years a couple of anonymous chicken shit cowards are still bashing TFW. Hey, morons, get a life! TFW is here to stay. TFW has out lasted DCW, XOW, DWA, EWW, JWS. and a bunch of others. TFW is alive and well. They're not going anywhere. They are here to stay. If you don't like what TFW does, nobody is forcing you to go to their shows. Nobody is forcing you to work for them. Stay home! That's fine with us!

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The naysayers are even bashing Kenny Valiant and All Pro Wrestling. Are you people freakin' crazy? Kenny has been involved in pro wrestling since before a lot of you out there were born. He is a top notch promoter. His shows draw well. His shows are always entertaining. He gives the people their money's worth. Are you so jealous of Kenny and the success he has that you have to hide behind a keyboard and bash him? You people are pathetic.

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That brings us to those same people, who have started bashing JWS in Booneville. You can shut up, too. The fact is, JWS is history. It is no secret that Edith Poole is the new owner and promoter in Booneville, and that her organization will be called Extreme Pro Wrestling, or EPW for short. One or two anonymous idiots are already bashing her and her group, when they haven't even had their first show yet! Like it or not, Edith is going to do well, so say what you will, good things are ahead in Booneville.

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I see where Lord Hugo and Lady Vixen are having a war of words on the board. You two voices from the past need to keep it to yourselves. It's old news.

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OK, enough about the crap on the message board. On to other things....

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Let's talk about the recent WWE draft. There is some good, some bad, and some stupidity in what was done.

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Rey Mysterio moved to RAW. This was a good move. He had run his course on Smackdown, and it appeared that they really had nothing for him there. He is a very popular wrestler with the fans and will do well on RAW and help their ratings.

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Jeff Hardy moves from RAW to Smackdown. Jeff Hardy will do well wherever he goes, and RAW's loss is Smackdown's gain. He will help ratings.

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CM Punk from ECW to RAW... Well, I am NOT a CM Punk fan. I don't think he did anything for ECW and I don't think he will do anything for RAW. OH, they have put a belt on him already, but I don't look for him to keep it for long. Then he will be dead weight.

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Matt Hardy to ECW is a good move. Matt may bring some excitement into a lackluster ECW.

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Jim Ross from RAW to Smackdown.... Most people are saying that this was a bad and stupid move on WWE's part. While I happen to agree that the stupid way it was handled was an insult and a slap in the face to JR, I also think it was a good move for all parties concerned. Here's why: At some point in the not so distant future, WWE is going to stop taping Smackdown and do the show live. JR is a veteran with much experience doing live broadcasts. JR will be an asset and a big help when SD goes live. He has always, and will continue, to do more than his part to help carry the company to bigger and better things - for the next year and a half - until his contract with WWE runs out. I don't look for JR to stay with WWE longer than that.

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Michael Cole from SD to RAW will prove not to be the best move for WWE to have made. Cole does a decent job, but I do not feel that he and Jerry Lawler will be a very good team. Maybe I'm wrong. We'll see....

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Batista from SD to RAW is a good move. RAW needed a fresh face or two and it will prove to be a win-win situation for all.

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Umaga from RAW to SD... Well... I like it simply because I rarely get to see SD, and I do watch RAW every week, and now I will not have to see Umaga every week. Umaga is talented, don't misunderstand, but it is always the same with him, week after week after week. WWE is going to change his character up some, so it will be interesting to see how the new Umaga evolves and how well the new character is accepted.

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Kane from ECW to RAW will help RAW's ratings in the next few weeks, but on the long haul, he will not be that big a boost.

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Mr. Kennedy from RAW to SD will apparently not do anyone any good. I don't really think WWE has any more for him on SD than they did on RAW. I just don't see a big push coming,

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Triple H from RAW to SD was the big surprise of the draft. Triple H will do what he was sent to SD to do, and that is boost ratings and bring some excitement to SD, but do not look for him to stay there for very long. I look for him to be back on RAW in about a year.

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One move in the supplemental draft that I do not understand is Trevor Murdoch to SD. Why move him to SD if you have nothing for him? Why not just release him? Makes no sense to me.

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I'll tell you what else is dumb, and that's the Vince McMahon injury angle. How many times will Vince do himself in? If he wanted to stop giving away a million dollars a week, he should have just STOPPED. The angle is stupid. Maybe Vince just wanted some vacation time... It's just stupid.

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There is a wrestling organization in North Mississippi that is going to change the face of wrestling in this area in a good way very soon. Memphis Ladies Wrestling is the group I am talking about, and you should expect big things from them!

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The Hogan saga is getting more bizarre every day. Nick is in jail, Brooke is not speaking to her mom because her mom is dating someone Brooke went to high school with, Linda wants Hulkster arrested for stalking, Hulk wants to make a reality TV show out of Nick's "adventures," - what a dysfunctional family they are! They are all candidates for the Springer show! What a disgrace!

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Candice Michelle has a new look! Now, she was always a gorgeous woman, but her new shorter hair makes her look even better. There is a picture of the "new" Candice posted at wrestlingnewscenter.com. Check it out!

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Michael Hayes has returned to work at WWE after his suspension for making racist remarks to Mark Henry, among others. Has Hayes learned his lesson? Well, I don't think the ordeal has changed the way Hayes feels. I do hope it has taught him to keep his feelings to himself. We'll see.

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And now... Here's the latest news about Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock:

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Hollywood and his wife wanted to join a church. The pastor told them, "We have special requirements for new parishioners. You must abstain from sex for one whole month." They agreed and, after two-and-a-half weeks, returned to the Church. When the Pastor ushers them into his office, his wife is crying, and Hollywood is obviously very depressed. "You are back so soon. Is there a problem?" the pastor inquired. "We are terribly ashamed to admit that we did not manage to abstain from sex for the required month," Hollywood replied sadly. The pastor asked him what happened. "Well, the first week was difficult. However, we managed to abstain through sheer willpower. The second week was terrible, but with the use of prayer, we managed to abstain. The third week, however, was unbearable. We tried cold showers, prayer, reading from the Bible, anything to keep our minds off carnal thoughts. One afternoon, my wife reached for a can of paint and dropped it. Then she bent over to pick it up. I was overcome with lust and had my way with her right then and there," admitted Hollywood, shamefacedly. "You understand this means you will not be welcome in our church," stated the pastor. "We know." said Hollywood, hanging his head. "We're not welcome back at Home Depot, either."

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That's all for now, Axmaniacs! More to come in a few days.

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The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks 2-26-08

Whether you like me or hate me, whether you agree with me or disagree with me, thanks for reading this column.
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The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone.
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As all of you know, I am sure, Jackson, TN was hit by an F4 tornado several weeks ago. This was written by a young lady (name withheld), who was right in the middle of it, in her dorm room at Union University. I thought you might enjoy reading what she has to say about her ordeal.
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Here's her story:
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Well, most of you have probably heard by now, my school, Union University was hit by an F4 tornado this past Tuesday night (Feb. 5, 2008). Thanks for all the calls and messages. I will try to talk to you all as time and my emotional state allows.
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I don't know what reports you have read, but I was one of the 15 students who got trapped in the wreckage. I was in my dorm room with one of my roommates (Kellie), the 3 girls from upstairs, and my mentor from church. About 2 minutes before the tornado hit, my other roommate (who is an RA) ran in and told us to get in the bathtub. We barely made it. Our ears popped, my mentor (Julie) looked at me and said, "We have to get in, NOW!" Then the lights went off. I was the last one in. My legs didn't quite make it before the building collapsed on us.
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I have not yet found words to describe the actual tornado, the noises, and the pressure. Maybe one day I will. We felt our bodies being compressed and compressed, and then it stopped. I couldn't move. We made sure everyone in the tub was alive. It felt like we were miles from outside -- it was pitch black.
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My initial thought was, "This is where I'm going to die -- there is no way the rescuers will get to us in time." Then, I assessed my physical state. My body was twisted and contorted into a position that I plan on never attempting again... I think God placed me in there just so, because I don't know how else I could have fit. I had a pocket of air against Julie's legs. I couldn't feel my legs because they were pinned between the edge of the tub and all the debris on top of us. I thought through what my death was going to be like. I realized I was probably going to pass out first, and then I would be with Jesus. I've always wondered what my "last thoughts" would be. As one who has struggled in the past with doubts about salvation, I have always wondered what my last moments would be like. All I can say is, God was there. I knew He had me. And I knew He was either going to save me unto Himself or He was going to save me for a little more time here.
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I began to pray aloud, I prayed for peace, for the ability to trust Him. I started accounting for everyone who was in the tub. At that point I realized that someone under me was near the point of death (from her breathing). Then, I called out Julie's name and realized it was her. My heart sunk at that point. I didn't think my heart could bear losing another friend. I started praying for her out loud, telling her to keep breathing, God was with her. I was so afraid she was going to die underneath me. I think I even asked God to take me if He took her. Every time I moved, she either couldn't breathe or she had excruciating pain. I tried to stay as still and calm as I could. I know God was managing my thoughts for me at that point. I could NOT panic... and by His grace, I didn't.
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I found out later we were trapped for 45 minutes. One of the other girls in the tub had her cell phone and was actually able to call 911. I honestly only felt like I was in there for 10-15 minutes. I don't know if I ever lost consciousness or if God just allowed it to seem shorter. I was told later the rescuers had to use a backhoe to remove the initial debris. None of us remember that -- again, that was by God's grace. We would have been terrified had we heard that. When the rescuers started digging us out, it was terrifying. Julie's neck was exposed in such a way that one wrong move and it would have snapped... she was still having lots of trouble breathing. At one point, the rescuers could see my face and I was screaming out to them... telling them I was not panicking but there was a girl under me and I could not move or she would die, and that they needed to lift the debris and not slide it. Once they broke through to us, they got everyone out in about 10-15 minutes. I was the last because my legs were stuck and I couldn't feel them or move them. Julie and I ended up needing to go to the hospital. But neither of us had to stay overnight.
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It was a night of chaos. And yet, God was in the midst of us.
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We were buried in a tangled mess of wreckage and yet He knew how each board, each piece of brick and rubble was placed. For example, right next to my legs was a 2 x 4... it ended up keeping just enough pressure off my legs so that I did not lose them. I haven't gotten all my feeling back, but I'm walking around.
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I know I have mentioned God a whole lot throughout this note. I know many of you who are reading this do not know Him and may think I'm a bit odd. But it comes down to this, there is NO other explanation as to why I am alive today other than, God had His hand over us. He kept just enough pressure off. He didn't let me panic. Was I scared?? Yes -- terrified at first. But at one point, my friend Kellie said "Heather, it's gonna be okay," and a sense of peace came around us. I know God was with us that entire time. And He did give me a sense of peace -- it kept me from panicking, it allowed me to speak up for Julie when the rescue started.
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My life has been a little screwy recently. I've struggled with trusting God. I've struggled accepting the fact that He loves me unconditionally. But God was with me. He showed me how to trust Him in the rubble -- in the chaos. I know I have some long days ahead. There are sounds stored in my memory that I'm not aware of until I hear them again. I freak out at some very random times, and I'm not sure what all the triggers are. But this is what I'm holding onto - God is not finished with me yet. He still has a purpose for me here on earth a little while longer. And the One who sustained me through the nightmare of Tuesday night will continue to sustain me, to love me unconditionally, to comfort me, and to hold me when I'm scared. And knowing that is what allowed me to get out of bed this morning. He is a good God.
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If you don't know Him, you need to. He loves you. He wants to know you intimately, and He wants you to know Him intimately. Like I said earlier, I want to talk to each of you. I am quite fragile emotionally -- so it may be a while. I'm at home -- have some fabulous painkillers -- will probably not have to take them except for at night time today. So, my body is healing. Just feels like a building collapsed on it....

The Axeman Speaks 2-13-08

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone. If you agree with me, OK, and if you don’t, that’s OK. The fact is, when Axeman writes it, you read it, and that’s what counts. So, love me or hate me, here we go….
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Greetings, wrestling fans!
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I sure stirred up a hornets nest with my recent comments about the opening match at the recent XOW show in Savannah. I have not gotten this much hate mail in years! All I did was tell the truth! All I did was call it like I saw it!
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Sarge O'Riley posted the following on the message board Monday: "lol i was just reading the board, look everyone needs a brk in the bizz i was wrong for doing this but hell the kids got in there and busted their azz and as far as danny morris i have a phone he can call me not just walk in and say im here!!! that will go for anyone who walks in to an x.o.w show!! so axeman when do you want to get into the ring? you blast these guys you BETTER WATCH YOUR BACK!! FAT BOY!!!!!"
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Well, Sarge, I am broken hearted that you are so upset with my comments. But I meant every word. You should never have let those guys in the ring. If you can't take a little criticism from an old fart who tells it like it is, stay home!
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Then Billy Russ, XOW owner, gets on the message board and says, "At first I was irritated about Axmans review because I felt it would be something that should have been put in a column (Axman Speaks) to express personal comments. I’m no stranger to criticism but in my eyes the Wrestling News Center is NOT for personal comments. The first match was a “Dark match” which we have had new workers breakout and have their first match with XOW and it will happen again. DJ Stunner, Syn, & Suicide will be getting more training and advice and they will be back. We have used Danny Morris in the past and I’m sure at some point we will again. The Candy Man and a couple of other workers were also at the show and they wasn’t used either. A decision was made and we had to stick to it. Not all decisions are going to be right and not everyone is going to be happy. Axman can write what he wants but until he is the one paying the bills I’m going to stick with the decisions that are made if it’s a good call or bad call." Well, Billy, I like you, and I have no real beef with you, so I am not gonna be too hard on you. You and Sarge both completely missed the point I was trying to make about Danny Morris. As far as your remark about expressing personal comments on the news board, your point is well taken. I actually agree with you!
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Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock just had to get in on the action. He had this to say: "First of all... I Hate Axeman... BUT the truth of the matter is... if you can't take a little criticism when you first start out in wrestling then you need to get out of it.... WHAT?? Axeman should lie and post he liked the match when he didn't.... Saying they need WRESTLING GEAR is the TRUTH... Axeman knocks me from time to time but I don't get mad about it... get over it and get better in the ring and buy wrestling gear and I'm sure the reviews will be better..."
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Well, Jimmy, what you said is true, BUT... who asked you to put your two cents worth in? You start off by saying you hate me. Then you are defending me? You just can't stand not being involved, so you involve yourself. That's just plain pathetic. It's obvious you don't have enough to do.
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OK, on to other things....
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There has been some speculation about the TNA knockouts getting their own one hour show. However, it does not look like this will happen, at least not any time soon. I am glad they are not getting their own show. The TNA knockouts are the hottest thing going in TNA right now. Ratings for their segments on TNA broadcasts are higher than any other segments. That's because TNA is giving their viewers just enough to keep the knockouts special. To give them their own show would lead to the TNA knockouts quickly becoming over-exposed. The new would wear off. The knockouts would no longer be anything special. TNA is wise to continue to use the knockouts on a limited basis, just enough to keep the viewers coming back for more.
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I was not surprised to read that OVW and WWE are parting ways. This had been coming for weeks. WWE has slowly been shifting their developmental talent to FCW for months. Do not be surprised if TNA enters into a developmental relationship with OVW in the near future, once the WWE guys are gone. This would be a win - win situation for both organizations. I hope they can pull it off.
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That’s all for this week. If you have any feedback or whatever send it to axemanchopchop@yahoo.com.
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We are closer than ever to the final column.
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The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks 2/8/08

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone. If you agree with me, OK, and if you don’t, that’s OK. The fact is, when Axeman writes it, you read it, and that’s what counts. So, love me or hate me, here we go….

Greetings, wrestling fans! I have only one purpose for writing this column. My fellow columnist, the drunk chimp, Mr. Crackerjacks, had a few comments about several things I said in my recent column. I will address each one.

Crackerjacks said: Axeman posted in his diary: “The following post appeared a couple of days ago on Wrestling News Center: ‘At RAW in Philly, a good amount of people were waiting outside the venue to try and get the wrestlers to stop their cars in hope for autograph signings and pictures after the show… Randy Orton was a passenger in a vehicle, and gave a little boy who was holding a John Cena sign the finger!’ That's the difference between a professional (Jeff Hardy) and a professional ass hole (Orton).” My response: Noooo… that’s the difference between a BABYFACE wrestler working the fans and a HEEL wrestler working the fans. Dumbass.

OK, here is what I have to say in response: Orton is a heel wrestler. No doubt about it. I am impressed that you picked up on that as quickly as you did. However, one does not have to flip off little kids in order to get over as a heel wrestler. If you have to resort to doing that to get over as a heel wrestler, then you ain't much of a heel wrestler. Orton's gesture was uncalled for.

Mr. Crackerjacks said: Axeman posted on the Wrestling Newscenter diary in an interview with Jerry Lawler: “Whenever I interview someone, I like to do a little word association. I have a list of names here...” My Response: Lawler cut him off and told Axeman that he hated word association… and Axeman went ahead and did it anyway! What the HELL? Axeman, are you so fucking INCOMPETANT that you didn’t have ANY back-up questions? Lawler is a genuine legend and you, a NOBODY, ask him the same old questions he’s answered a million times before. Here’s a rule of thumb, amateur: If a man with the status of Lawler tells you he hates something and you do it anyway, you make yourself… and everyone ASSOCIATED with you… look like a MARK! Thank GOD you told him the site was wrestlingnewscenter.com and NOT hollywoodjimmy.com! Dumbass.

Here is what I have to say in response: Yes, Lawler told me he hated to do word association. He agreed to do it, however, when I told him I would keep the list short. That is called the art of tact and diplomacy. I shortened the list to just a few names. He agreed to do word association. Sure, I had back-up questions. I had three pages of questions I would have loved to ask him. So, if that makes me a nobody, so be it. If that makes me a mark, so be it. If that makes everyone associated with me look like a mark, so be it. It appears to me you are a little jealous that you were not the one interviewing Lawler. So be it. By the way, the correct spelling is incompetent. Dumbass.

Crackerjacks said: Axeman posted in the Wrestling Center diary: “Raven and TNA have also parted ways. Credit: Wrestlinginc.com” My Response: Wrong again. PW Insider clarified that the former NWA and ECW Champion is STILL under contract to Total Nonstop Action. Maybe instead of posting RUMORS you read from trolling every two-bit wrestling website, you should actually CHECK to see if it’s true. People like you, Axeman, who post rumors willy-nilly are a large part of what is killing the business I love and RESPECT… which you OBVIOUSLY don’t. Dumbass.

Here is what I have to say in response: Like it or not, Raven appears to be done in TNA. He is finished. It's over. He's moving on. He's going to greener pastures. He's TNA history. Raven has said recently in his blog that he is in the process of starting a wrestling school. He may still be listed on the TNA site, and he may still be under contract to TNA, but they have nothing for him at this time. He is finished with the company, at least for the forseeable future. I do not post rumors, you drunken simian idiot. Unless you can produce evidence that Raven is going to continue working for TNA, I suggest you shut up. As for you saying that I do not love and respect the wrestling business, you could not be more wrong.

Mr. Crackerjacks said: See, that’s how you take someone apart. Use that person’s actual words and SHOW them being stupid.

Here is my response: Exactly right, sir! I have taken your words, which you used when you attacked me, and used them to show how STUPID you really are! Imagine, you trying to discredit ME! LOL! ROFLMAO!

Mr. Crackerjacks ends his column with a photo and these words: Newly released photo of Axeman and Gail Kim… CAUGHT IN THE ACT!

Here is my response: Well, LOL, it obviously ain't me, and it SURE ain't Gail Kim. Not that I would not welcome the chance to have a roll in the hay with Gail Kim. I have said it before, and I say it again, I think she is the most attractive female wrestler in the business today.

There you have it, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Jackercracks and his pathetic attempt to discredit me. He thought he could "take me apart." Looks like his little plan backfired!

We are one column closer to the final one!

The Axeman has spoken.