Who Came Up with JR's Angle in the RAW Walkout, News on Vince McMahon
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- There has been a lot of backstage talk lately about Vince McMahon showing his age and people wondering about his health. Vince was recently suffering from the flu and wasn't hiding it, when usually if he's sick he'll hide it.
- For the October 3rd WWE RAW Supershow on Monday alone, there were between six and eight different scripts written because Vince kept changing his mind. They ended up going with the walkout angle and after it was approved, it was questioned by some of the producers because it made no sense to have everyone walk out and then do SmackDown the next day and made no sense for them to do live events after walking out.
Regarding the October 10th RAW, the only thing that aired that was in the original script was Vince's return and John Laurinaitis replacing Triple H. As noted before, the Jim Ross firing segment was not in the script at all. The previous week's walkout angle bit with JR was suggested by producer Arn Anderson the day of the show and Vince loved it. Anderson brought up the fact that Triple H gave Ross his job back, which is why Ross was the last to leave in the walkout.
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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Khali Released? Raw Rating, Punk Talks Raw Walkout, Hulk Signs New Deal, Rock At 3 Hour Raw
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- According to PWInsider.com The Great Khali may be done with the WWE and headed back to India to pursue acting. His contract is expiring soon and he has been written out of storylines by selling an injury from Mark Henry.
It’s not believed his relationship with WWE is over, as he may wind up in some WWE Studios films or wrestle again in the future, but as of now it’s not thought that he’ll be active on the roster going forward.
- This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw drew a 3.05 cable rating on the USA Network.
- CM Punk wrote the following on Twitter after the Raw walkout:
“I think a lot of people are missing the point. Fans and coworkers alike. Walking out is a p—y move. There’s a huge difference in what I did. I want change, and I can’t change s–t from my couch. I’m in the fox hole. I’m getting it done. I stayed to fight and I’m fighting for change. You can protest, violently or peacefully without actually showing up. Walking out isn’t a solution at least not one that I’ve ever seen work. Hold ‘em up. Make them change. Don’t just walk out, or lay down. Fight. This goes for fans as well. Bored? Don’t like John Cena? Want more Zack Ryder? Show up and be heard. Don’t be a p—y and just tweet about it.
“I want change, and I’ll stand and fight for it even if I’m alone. Popular or unpopular, I could care less. Take your voting and shove it. Actions speaks louder than words. Except mine. My words are pretty awesome. No think about all that, and hopefully you’ll get it. #fight”
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- Although the specifics are now known, Hulk Hogan has signed a new deal with TNA.
- Local advertisements for the 11/14 3 hour Raw from Boston, MA, are promoting the Rock as making an appearance.
