Updated WWE/MSG Card Inside, Piper, Luger, The Wrestler, J.R, More
>> Here's the updated card for the RAW/ECW show at MSG on 12/28.
* John Cena vs. Chris Jericho in a Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Title
* Batista, Rey Mysterio, & Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, & Manu
* Shawn Michaels vs. Kane
* CM Punk vs. William Regal for the WWE Intercontinental Title
* Matt Hardy vs. Jack Swagger for the ECW Title
>> The roundtable discussion on the wrestling business that DDP, Roddy Piper, Lex Luger, and Brutus Beefcake took part in is expected to be posted on The Wrestler's website soon and will likely be on the DVD as well.
>> Jim Ross has a new blog entry up. Highlights are below.
On Trish Stratus: I would say my chances of seeing one of my all time favorite hires, Trish Stratus, in TO is better than 50/50 but that doesn't necessarily mean she will appear on TV. If she does, it likely will be on Raw and it would seem that if she is available that a cameo by the multiple time, former champion would be a good thing. However, understand that I have no idea what is in store for the TV shows on Monday and that me visiting with Trish is largely my wishful thinking. Is that so wrong??
On The Wrestler: "The Wrestler" is getting a ton of pub and it is likely that this film has totally resurrected Mickey Rourke's career which peaked over 20 years ago. Individuals I have talked to who have actually seen the film describe the movie in different ways. Some liked it, some didn't, some thought it was compelling, some thought it was sad, and most thought it was a story of human failure and success and not a specifically a "wrestling movie." I am anxious to see it without question. I am also of the belief, as I have stated before, that it will not adversely affect the current product whatsoever. Many kids won't be able to see it most likely as the "nudity" contained within the film would preclude youngsters from attending. Nonetheless I think the movie will certainly initiate some unique conversations about the genre of wrestling but the film having a lasting adverse affect on how many of us make a living isn't likely.