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.

The Axeman Speaks, January 29, 2007

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 I write it, you read it, and that’s what counts. So, love me or hate me, here we go….
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Greetings, wrestling addicts! I see you are here for another fix of Axeman's ramblings about wrestling, so I won't keep you waiting any longer.
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Sorry for not updating sooner. I have been busy with other projects, including my recent interview with Jerry Lawler. Check it out on Wrestling News Center (http://www.wrestlingnewscenter.com/). I really enjoyed doing that interview. I hope to do another interview with him soon. There's a lot more stuff I want to ask him about.
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I have been bragging on TNA in previous columns, but the last several TNA Impact shows have been a disappointment. The Shark Boy in the hospital segments on the show a couple of weeks ago sucked eggs. That was so stupid. WHY do they do stupid crap like that and waste our time? The ratings, however, are going up. Am I in the minority in not liking stupid crap? Am I in the minority in wanting to see WRESTLING? TNA has so much talent on their roster. They need to showcase the talent and leave the stupid stuff out. They need to get rid of Russo, too. That crap was probably all his idea.
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Speaking of TNA, I read on wrestlinginc.com that Gail Kim had to take some time off because she ruptured a breast implant. It seems like this is about the second or third time she has done that. Didn't she rupture at least one while she was in WWE? I really do not see why she thinks she needs them. She was gorgeous before she got them.
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It's time for YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID! This week we focus on a student nurse in Birmingham, Alabama, who found herself in an embarrassing situation. Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. However, this particular student nurse found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who insisted he didn't need her help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let the student nurse wheel him to the elevator. On the way down she asked him if his wife was meeting him. "I don't know," he said. "She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown." Yep, that was stupid. I guess she figured out the hard way that it's kinda important to know who the patient is....
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OK, back to wrestling, The Southern Saints, from TFW, are going back to Philadelphia in a few weeks to be in Chikara's 2008 King of Trios tournament. Congrats to these guys, and good luck.
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Speaking of TFW, they will have a ladder match and a cage match on their card this Friday night in Tupelo. There is another cage match the following week. Buff Bagwell returns to TFW on April 11, 2008. Big things are happening in TFW, so come on out on Friday nights in Tupelo. You can read the complete TFW report at Wrestling News Center. All the nay-sayers can say what they want on the board, but TFW continues to have good shows week after week. They are standing tall on Friday nights in North Mississippi where all the rest have folded up.
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Speaking of TFW, there is an individual who seems to have nothing good to say about TFW, or anyone else (except himself) for that matter, Dustin Starr. Dustin continues to take pot shots at TFW. I do not read Starr's blog as a rule, and I do not visit his web site, but I was told that he was again putting TFW down in his latest blog entry, so I took a look. Sure enough, he continues to bash TFW. WHY?! It appears that Dustin did not like the accommodations at TFW when he worked a couple of shows a few weeks ago. I am real sorry Dustin did not enjoy himself. If the accommodations at TFW are not up to his standards, if they are so God awful, why did he simply not come back after the first show? Why did he come back to work a second show a week later? I don't hear anyone else complaining. Dustin needs to stop whining and work for some organization that has accommodations which live up to his luxurious standards. Frankly, he needs to stay in Tennessee or wherever he lives and keep his over inflated ego out of Mississippi. Let him work in the Memphis area. Maybe he can get a room at the Peabody Hotel to use as his dressing room. I wonder if that would be up to his standards....
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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 concluded. After many superstars sped by without a glance, (Hornswaggle was very funny to see speeding off in the parking lot) Jeff Hardy pulled over, along with his girlfriend in the car, and took pictures and signed autographs with everyone who was freezing outside for over 45 minutes. He was truly a really nice guy and was the only wrestler who acknowledged the fans. He even started to pull off, and I asked him to wait and take another picture with me and he waited even when my camera was not working. On a meaner note, 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). I have never liked Randy Orton. Never will. He is an extremely talented wrestler. However, his crappy attitude will eventually be his downfall.
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Concerning my interview with Jerry Lawler, there has been some negative feedback about me saying that Wrestling News Center is better than the other guys. Well just what was I supposed to say? There is always someone trying to stir up crap and create conflict where no conflict exists. I don't hear BT complaining! In fact I received an email from him complimenting the interview, which I appreciated.
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That's enough for now. I will try to get back to updating regularly. Thanks for reading. If you have any feedback, just email me at axemanchopchop@yahoo.com.
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We are one column closer to the final one!
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The Axeman has spoken.

Reason Why the Drunk Chimp Rarely Updates

After extensive research, I have found the reason for the drunk chimp's long silence last year.

He has been preoccupied with a new love interest.

Now, as Paul Harvey says, you know the rest of the story!

The Axeman Speaks January 7, 2007

Arman Hussein

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. There is nothing wrong with having differing opinions.
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The important thing is, when I write it, you read it, and that’s what counts. So whether you agree or disagree, here we go....

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First of all, I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year. Everything was great here.

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I read in an email newsletter from Cauliflower Alley Club that Mike Barber, known in pro wrestling in the 1960's through the 80's as Arman Hussein, passed away in Dallas, TX last week. He wrestled for many territories and spent a great deal of time in World Class Wrestling as both a wrestler and a manager. He was very highly respected in the wrestling world. His picture appears at the beginning of this column.

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I remember watching many shows in Dallas and Fort Worth when Arman Hussein was on the card. What is most vivid in my memory was the time he and Gary Hart formed a managerial "partnership" which Gary Hart called "Hart & Hussein," but which Arman Hussein called

"H & H and their Associates, Limited." During that time they managed such stars as Bugsy McGraw, The Checkmate, and Brute Bernard, among a host of others. They did some very entertaining stuff. Mike Barber was an example of professionalism and was an extremely good entertainer. Thanks, Arman Hussein, for the memories. Rest in peace.

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OK, on to other things....

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The JWS show Saturday night in Booneville was, all in all, a good show. I counted over 90 people in attendance, with (I was told) 68 paid. If JWS continues on this road, they will have much success in the future. There was considerable speculation as to who the new booker(s) for the group was, and it turns out that Izzy Rotten and Buzz Harley are doing the booking. Congrats, guys, on a good show. There are a couple of things that need improving, such as weeding out a couple of not-so-good workers, and improving the announce team and PA system, but all of that, I am sure, will be taken care of in due time. Oh, please, buy a bell, guys. But seriously, you are on the right road, guys. Please stay on it! You can read the match results and complete report on the show at Wrestling News Center.

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I am told that GTW will soon resume having shows. They will be running every two weeks in Mathiston, MS. I wish Dudley and his guys good luck in their new location.

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All Pro kicks off 2008 with a show on Friday, February 1, 2008, at the Eureka Theater in Batesville, MS. Bell time is 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Jerry Lawler headlines the card. Kenny Valiant always puts on a great show, so I am sure those who attend will not be disappointed.

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A new organization in Jonesboro, AR, called Royal Wrestling Alliance will have their first show on January 19, 2008, at The King's Sportatorium on Hwy. 1 south. Bell time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. There is a video of their TV commercial posted at Wrestling News Center. Check it out. If you are in the Jonesboro area on Saturday night, 1/19/08, RWA is the place to be.

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One of the north Mississippi wrestling groups that shut down back during the summer will be coming back in February with a show in Hickory Flat. I am sworn to secrecy about the identity of this group, but will tell you when I am authorized to do so.

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XOW is also planning a couple of shows in the next few months. I will have more details as soon as plans have been finalized.

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I am glad to see all these groups starting back up. There for a while it was getting mighty boring around here on Saturday nights! I wish all of these groups much success.

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I saw several posts on the message board from Cranky Franky, which I really found funny. My favorite was, "Just read Ready, Aim, Fire and seen where Death Wish, David Burcham and Hollywood went to the movies. Can you imagine the poor saps who sit behind these three fat ass clowns. I just can’t imagine how much Milk Duds, M&Ms, Skittles, Starburst, Goobers, these three pigs poked down there throats during that one movie. They watch the food network like it was a porn channel...." Now, that's funny.

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I have been bragging about TNA for several weeks, but the TNA Impact show last week was not their best effort. That show has Vince Russo written all over it. Four gauntlet matches on one show? WHY? What was the point? When is TNA gonna wise up and get rid of Russo. He's fixing to screw things up. I can just feel it.

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Speaking of TNA, they are going to begin drug testing soon. This is a good thing, if they will be fair and consistent with their testing. TNA has no choice but to implement drug testing with the US Congress sticking their big noses into everything. They just need to do it right.

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I thought for sure that the drunk chimp had written another column when I saw that Bring on the Bad Guys had been updated. Much to my disappointment, it was not the chimp. While I like the chimp, this "effort" leaves much to be desired. Come on, DW, sober that chimp up long enough to write a column.

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I also noticed that Hollywood did his annual column update recently. I really wish he would start updating at least twice a year.

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Kudos to David Burcham on Bringing Rants & Raves back. I enjoyed his new column.

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Tony Watts, Neil Taylor, Chris Rocker, Dustin Starr, & Al Hall, there was no excuse for your conduct at the TFW show Friday night. You ruined a brand new $40.00 shirt, and my back and neck are still hurting from you idiots stomping a mud hole in me. There was no excuse for that. I am an announcer, not a wrestler. You guys have no class and no brains. You need to pay for the brand new shirt you ruined.

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That's it for this week, y'all. If you have comments or feedback email me at axemanchopchop@yahoo.com. I'll try to respond.

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We are one column closer to the final one.

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The Axeman has spoken.