September 12th

After debuting in TNA, Angle went on an interview campaign claiming that he would be fighting in mixed martial arts and more specifically, said he would fight UFC stars, Chuck Liddel or Randy Couture. Three years later, Angle has made no serious attempt to fight in MMA and after his most recent problem, it doesn’t seem like MMA will be an option for him at any point during the remainder of his professional career. Aside from his outlandish claims involving MMA, Angle was arrested for DUI nearly two years ago in October of 2007 but he was eventually cleared of criminal charges. Angle’s troubles would continue when family problems in 2008 led to Angle getting divorced from his wife, Karen. Soon after, Kurt began seeing fellow TNA wrestler, Trenesha Biggers, who is better known to wrestling fans as Raka Khan and as of now, she still lives in Angle’s home.

The roller coaster ride that has been Angle’s all too publicized personal life became even rockier a few weeks ago when he was arrested following some type of reported confrontation with Biggers. Angle spent nine hours in the Alleghany jail in Pittsburgh and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 15th where Angle will face charges of harassment, possessing HGH, and driving with a suspended license. Angle will also be in court October 6th in connection to a violation of a PFA order that was filed by Biggers. Now, Biggers’ story does seem a little shaky considering that she filed a PFA against Angle while she is living in his house, but those are details that a court can work out. A tearful Angle appeared on local T.V. here in Pittsburgh and claimed his innocence, which might be true and it’s possible that Biggers might be bitter and is attempting to effect Angle’s career, but that isn’t what I think is the main concern here. If Biggers’ story isn’t legitimate then it will be exposed by the legal process considering that her confrontation with Angle was supposedly documented by surveillance cameras at a restaurant. At this point, it’s not known for sure what exactly happened between Angle and Biggers so there’s no reason to rush to judgment on that particular matter. However, what is known as a fact is that when police took Angle into custody, they found syringes and HGH in his car, which I think is a situation that TNA should be very, very concerned about.

Aside from other wrestlers recent run ins with the law, Angle’s upcoming court appearance in just a few days goes against what TNA is trying to market to the fans, TNA claims to be the “alternative” to everything the WWE is or more specifically the stereotypical idea that all pro wrestlers are steroid using, raging barbarians. Well, Angle can now be used as a stereotypical example of a pro wrestler and that is certainly not a good thing for TNA, a company that is trying to grow and basically swimming against the current in that particular situation considering that the economy is effecting businesses in every industry. The bottom line here is, if TNA was really trying to do the best thing for the company, instead of doing whatever it takes too keep Angle happy with his position in the company, Angle would have been booked to drop the title right after the incident with Briggers. I’m not sure if TNA is worried if Angle leave the company, but in my view, if they had any sense at all, a wrestler with as many legal problems as Angle would NOT be the world champion. Regardless, it will be interesting to see what happens next week when Angle

goes to court and if the outcome of the hearing will effect Angle’s status with TNA.

Until next week
That’s My Story and I’m Sticking To It
Dr. Wrestling

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I've read recent reports online of former Fabulous Freebird and current WWE creative team member Micheal Hayes being suspended for some unprofessional conduct. More specifically he was suspended for making racist comments to certain WWE super stars. The first thing that needs to be said he is that MICHEAL HAYES IS AN IDIOT AND SHOULD BE FIRED! This is 2008 not 1908. Nobody should be judge by the color of their skin or their ethnicity. There's no excuse for Hayes actions and he should be fired. It's somewhat sad to think that despite all the progress that has been made for equality that some people still don't understand that it does NOT matter what color someone is and it does NOT matter the ethnicity of someone.

Other topic that I want to discuss is Owen Hart being inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Owen's skill as a wrestler and a performer prove that he should be in the Hall Of Fame. Aside from that the WWE has barely acknowledged Owen's existence on T.V. I know it was a terrible accident that caused Owen's death but that doesn't mean his accomplishments shouldn't be mentioned. I will give the WWE credit for including Owen on the Raw DVD because he was one of the reasons Raw was great in it's early years. Hopefully Owen Hart will eventually be in the WWE Hall Of Fame.

Once again I'd like to thank the Insane Wrestling website for giving me an opportunity to write for the site and I'd also like to thank anyone who reads this column. I really appreciate that people actually take the time to read it and I hope all the true wrestling fans continue to be entertained by the sport of pro wrestling. I know the media looks down on pro wrestling and pro wrestling fans but the true fans that respect pro wrestling know why it's such a great sport. The true fans know why people gather together to watch a PPV or why people drive three or four hours to an ROH show. It's because for that three hours during the show people can relax and take a break from their life and be entertained. They can take a break from their job or school or bills or family problems or any other personal problems they might have to enjoy some wrestling. The true wrestling fans that respect the wrestlers and the wrestlers that appreciate the fans. There's alot of corruption in pro wrestling but there are also things that make wrestling great and the fans have to know what makes wrestling a great sport.

Thank You
Dr. Wrestling

Johnny: thank you, this is a first time for me so I look forward to the discussion that I know will benfit all of us

Johnny: Yeah I saw the show and man, I got a lot of mix feelings about the show, I don't even know where to start.

Johnny: very upset... I think he was a good heel for RAW and in my opinion Raw is the better show than smack-down and him being drafted there I thought is a mistake as I think he would of gotten a bigger push being on Raw

Johnny: That's true but to look at it this way.. the raw roster was a stepping stone to a real challenage such as John Cena

I wouldn't say he is terriable however he needs work in the ring because of how big he is

Johnny: see, I look at ECW as a developing brand next to the mainstream of Raw and smack-down and Chris Benoit is too mainstream for ECW and after 18 years wins a world title and than takes a step down to a copy of ECW is just not right in my book

Johnny: the crediability part i agree with but he would better main event raw and smack-down facing wrestlers that will give him a good match to where since Lashly got drafted there really isn't a wrestler on the ECW roster that can main event the way those two can....

Johnny: yup now that Chris is in ECW, he pretty much would be the only top star on the roster

Johnny: If anything CM Punk deserves the push than any of the other wrestlers on ECW but do you think the fans would rather see Chris vs Lashley or Chris vs. Punk?

Johnny: That's true but the way I look at ECW that CM Punk should be the top dog on that brand and main event those matches

Johnny: Chris Benoit would be a good dream match and maybe a real challenage but i don't think CM Punk is ready for someone like Chris

Johnny: I sorta agreed with it but at the same time i didn't...... Raw was always my first choice of the better show and Flair is an entertainer and was cool seeing him on Raw but on smack-down I honestly don't know anyone on that brand that would work great him Flair, I guess we'll wait and see?

Dr. Wrestling: not working great with Flair? Flair can work great with anyone and he can carry anyone to a good match. I mean that's one of the reasons Flair is as great as he is because he can have good matches with anyone.

Johnny: he is a good wrestler but not the best and yeah he is great working with anyone he steps foot in the ring but what i meant was who would be the next guy to work with him for him to push

Johnny: What I meant by him being good and not the best is that he OVER ACTS in the ring that makes most of his matches look fake... which is why i said he is a good entertainer as that is what i like the most about him. His matches are good some are great but lets face it he trys too hard in his matches and it strikes me that his matches are more entertaining & good than the best.

Johnny: now that one i think would be a perfect push on RAW. GREAT MIC Skills, good mat wrestler... knows how to get the heat and I think he would make a Mark on RAW.

Johnny: WOW we agree on something lol

Johnny: okay sure

Johnny: Ha ha that's what i mean this dude knows how to get the fans to hate him and it is very important in wrestling to draw heat if your a heel and he sure as hell knows how to do that which i think he was the perfect choice for raw

Johnny: well, I most def. did not expect it as I am sure you didn't as well as the world, I mean this lil idea vince did really has the internet and the radio buzzing and convince that he really did blow up. So I guess for however long it took them to perform this stunt really paid off

Johnny: I agree and he probablly will get a lot of heat sometime down the road. it wasn't even the limo on fire thing that got me fired up

Johnny: moolah and mae on all fours barking got me really pissed

Johnny: I mean these two women were female verions of the geourgous geores and classy freddie blassies in the 1940s and 50s and for the WWE to have them degrade themselves on TV and infront of thousands of fans was really uncalled for

Johnny: they were consider better than the men at times in there matches and for them to do that which i know it has to be vince's idea was really disrespectful to icons of this biz

Johnny: even though I was shocked about the ending of raw which some say makes up for the series finalie of the sopranos was down right ignorant. I think them coming out like dogs was just as much as the same if not worse for us great wrestling fans to see

Johnny: and than it was vince appreaction night bringing back former wrestlers/workers/celebrites for what real reason as we seen a vince appreaction night in the past on Raw than the whole barking thing was a waste and an embarssment of what the WWE Stands for and than this publicity stunt vince pulls. Where is the WWE going after this, I mean is killing vince off his way of saying good buy that he is staying focous behind the scenes or is he retiring. A lot of rumors are going around that Stephanie Mcmahon is going to run the show as the next Vince Mcmahon. I just hope the WWE knows what they are doing and that my gut insticts were right about the show it wasn't right but what is vince motive behind this... even the roster wasn't even aware of this. Okay i said enough and thanks for putting up with my brutal but yet honest views coming from the insane one himself.

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